New Things to See and Do in Nashville This Year

Belcourt Theatre, located in Hillsboro Village, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Once home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1934-1936, it is one of the most historic arthouse cinemas in the United States. More About Belcourt Theatre

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary as the world’s longest-running radio program. The Grand Ole Opry, which has become a global phenomenon, has played host to legendary performers such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Hank Willam, and today’s top artists such as Luke Combs, Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, and Darius Rucker. In celebration of this iconic anniversary, the Grand Ole Opry will have more shows on their calendar than ever before in 2025, giving visitors more opportunities to see a performance live and in person all year long. Be on the lookout for special announcements and celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry in the months to come. More about The Grand Ole Opry

Nashville’s Adventure Science Center will celebrate its 80th anniversary. Originally named The Children's Museum of Nashville, the venue opened Oct. 31, 1945. Today, the Adventure Science Center welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually and has award-winning programs, workshops, camps, and more. The center also features the Sudekum Planetarium, a state-of-the-art digital projection with surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture, and laser shows. More about the Adventure Science Center.

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens will celebrate its 65th anniversary. Built in the 1930s, this estate is a 55-acre historic site with a mansion, spectacular garden, and world-class art on site. The residence is 30,000 square feet and includes a botanical garden and art museum. The garden is filled with a variety of blooms and foliage for visitors to take in the natural beauty throughout the year at this historic landscape. More about Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Nashville’s Greek Goddess Athena, the tallest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere at 42 feet in the Parthenon at Centennial Park, will celebrate her 35th anniversary in 2025. The Parthenon—a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece—will have a special exhibition in its East Gallery opening in June. In addition to educational programming, the exhibition will include colossal-scale images, placards, quotes, and many items from sculptor Alan LeQuire’s studio, highlighting the 8-year process to build the statue. More exciting plans surrounding the anniversary of Athena’s statue will be released soon. More about Athena.

• Cannery Hall
  The newly renovated Cannery Hall is one of the largest independent music venues in Nashville, featuring three stages, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, new food and beverage menus, and more. canneryhall.com
• Category 10
  Luke Combs partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open a new entertainment complex inspired by his platinum hit "Hurricane." Category 10 has 69,000 square feet complete with The Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall, The Still, and 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar. The largest rooftop in downtown Nashville will open in 2025. category10.com
• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
  Explore new exhibits like Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, American Currents: State of the Music, and more. countrymusichalloffame.org
• Chief's on Broadway
  Eric Church’s venue, “Chief’s,” is a state-of-the-art six-story property that features a two-story seated music venue within the bar that is able to host ticketed live events. The venue also has a made-for-live broadcasting studio that will include Church’s Outsiders Radio SiriusXM channel and host broadcasts by various media partners. On the culinary spectrum, Church has partnered with James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and BBQ chef Rodney Scott for the bar’s food program. chiefsonbroadway.com
• Friends in Low Places
  The three-story honky-tonk bar owned by Garth Brooks is 40,000 square feet and has nonstop live music on each floor for patrons. friendsbarnashville.com
• JBJ's Nashville
  Jon Bon Jovi's new bar is a premier destination for music, dining, and entertainment with its five-story venue, complete with two rooftop spaces offering an unforgettable experience at the vibrant intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue. jbjsnash.com
• Nashville's Historic Arcade
  A historical treasure that opened in 1902 as the city’s first shopping center is ready to debut in 2025 as a vibrant, urban-scale destination in the heart of Music City. With over 30 carefully curated food & beverage and retail concepts, The Arcade will soon bring together iconic local and regional bars and restaurants. Read more from the press release.
• Nashville Live!
  Nashville Live! is Nashville's NEWEST premier entertainment district for dining, live music, unparalleled nightlife, and events. Nashville Live! features nationally acclaimed venues like DraftKings Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, and AVA Rooftop Bar, with more to come soon. nashvillelivedowntown.com
• Nashville Yards
  The city’s new gateway to downtown features a 19-acre mixed-use area that will open in 2025. The campus will be anchored by The Pinnacle, a brand new 4,500-capacity music venue operated by AEG. Nashville Yards will offer more than 350,000 feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space—including an upscale 12-screen cinema and a 1.31-acre green space with a dog park, pickleball courts, courtyard seating, and urban farming. nashvilleyards.com
• Nashville Zoo
  The new Leopard Forest exhibit is a safari-inspired habitat where guests can get up close to Amur leopards, monkeys, klipspringers, and the returning Masai giraffes via walkways and an overhead bridge. nashvillezoo.org
• Riverside Revival
  Take in a concert at Riverside Revival, a new world-class music and event venue in East Nashville. riversiderevivalnashville.com
• Whiskey Trail Tours
  Create your own Nashville whiskey tour and ride in style as you see the city of Nashville. Choose the vehicle that fits your group, decide your top distilleries, and Tennessee Whiskey Trail Tours will take care of the rest. whiskeytrailtours.com

• Ashwood 12South
  Nashville’s vibrant 12South neighborhood will see the completion of its newest development in 2025, a 116,000-square-foot mixed-use space that will feature retail and dining options. Read more from the press release.
• Chinatown
  Music City will open its first-ever Chinatown in Antioch, just south of downtown, in 2025. The project will include an Asian supermarket, authentic restaurants, and shops. Read more from the press release.
• Hermès
  One of the world’s most exclusive brands, Hermès, will open a shop in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood in the fall of 2025. The luxury brand will open in the historic May Hosiery Mills complex, which houses SoHo House Nashville. Read more from the press release.
• Museum of Christian & Gospel Music and Hall of Fame
  The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music (The C&G) will open on October 3 in the heart of Downtown Nashville. It will be an immersive, interactive experience offering a chance to step into powerful stories of faith and transformation and even create remixes of iconic songs on-site. Read more from the press release.
• Paseo South Gulch
  Sitting in the heart of The Gulch, the project will enter a new phase in 2025 and combine historic properties with stunning new developments. Read more from the press release.
• PopStroke
  Tiger Woods' golf and dining concept is coming to the new Century Farms development in Antioch. popstroke.com
• Rutledge Hill Culinary District
  A three-tower project less than a mile from Lower Broadway will feature multiple hotels, a 97,500-square-foot retail village anchored by a central marketplace with a farmer's market, retail, and entertainment options, along with residential space. Read more from the press release.

Opry 100
For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has introduced country music to fans worldwide, hosting iconic moments with artists, celebrities, and politicians. Its broadcast has evolved from radio to television to digital. Throughout 2025, the Opry will feature bigger shows, bold moments, star-studded performances, and surprise guests, blending timeless favorites with fresh sounds. Join us in celebrating country music and the Opry’s legacy with their most exciting shows yet!

Hispanic Heritage Month
Nashville's music scene embraces genres like Tejano and mariachi, and art exhibits featuring Latin American artists enrich the cultural landscape. These festivities and influences in Nashville truly celebrate the Hispanic heritage.

Nashville Oktoberfest
Nashville's Annual Oktoberfest takes over ten city blocks in the historic Germantown neighborhood. Listen to music, eat delicious food, drink German beer, check out the local arts and crafts, and let the little ones play in the Kids Zone.

Tennessee Craft Fair
Artists of Tennessee Craft display their handmade treasures at the newly renovated Great Lawn by the Parthenon in Centennial Park, providing an opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.

For more, check out Nashville's Event Calendar.

Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books is a timeless celebration of literature that unites readers and writers from Tennessee and beyond. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and lifelong learning with over 100 authors. Join us at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of books.

Halloween
Join us in Music City this Halloween season. It's a magical time filled with laughs and screams of joy. There will be plenty of family fun events to get you in the spirit of things.

September 2025

• Connie's Upscale Dive
  Connie's is located in the back space of a Midtown-area building that was previously home to Cafe Coco.
• Verna
  An all-day café and cocktail bar in Nashville’s Historic Rock Block. The bar offers a variety of Cajun comfort food, Japanese-inspired dishes, and café fare, with a strong emphasis on cocktails.

August 2025

• Champy's World Famous Fried Chicken
  The casual fried chicken restaurant and bar is now open in Downtown Nashville specializing in Cajun-style cuisine with Southern sides and comfort food.
• Dolly Wines Bar
  Step into the sparkle of Dolly Parton's world at Dolly Wines Bar, the newest gem inside Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway. Sip on one of Dolly’s signature wines and experience her warmth, charm, and southern spirit in every pour.
• Goodfellas Pizzeria
  Goodfellas Pizzeria's new location, situated in the heart of the North Gulch, features both the pizzeria and the "Wiseguy Lounge", a bourbon bar.
• Ingrassia & Sons Italian Deli
  Find fresh sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and specialty groceries in this new family-run Italian deli in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.
• Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar
  A new concept from Philip Krajeck, Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar, is now open at the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Dickerson Pike.
• Mama Bread
  A new bakery in East Nashville offering fresh, homemade bread baked daily and an assortment of other grocery items.
• Marquee
  Marquee sets the stage for a new kind of night out in Nashville. Featuring postmodern music, elevated food, and craft cocktails, Marquee curates a cinematic atmosphere with an intimate setting.
• Modern Love
  This bold new concept has transformed the entire first floor of Fairlane Hotel. Modern Love is a fully reimagined food, drink, and social experience from the creators of Pearl Diver and Tiger Bar.
• Perenn Bakery
  A new all-day cafe, bakery, and rotisserie in Berry Hill offering guests a behind-the-scenes look into the baking process with an open-layout production floor.
• Stoke Haus Brewing & Barbecue
  East Nashville's new brewpub on Main Street with a laid‑back neighborhood vibe where guests can enjoy cold, in‑house brewed beers alongside classic barbecue fare.
• Strega Bar
  A new bar concept by the owners of Rosemary & Beauty Queen in East Nashville now open as a community-centric, local hangout with a large courtyard, quirky animal imagery and $1 pizza slices. 

July 2025

• Babychan 
  A Japanese-influenced bakery and café by James Beard Finalist Chefs Brian Lea and Leina Horii, of Kisser is now open in Germantown.
• Happy Does
  The newest all-day hangout spot in Midtown—complete with games and karaoke—takes its inspiration from Kenny Chesney’s feel-good anthem ‘Happy Does.’”
• KyruRamen
  Kyuramen opened its doors right behind the outfield of First Horizon Park, where the Nashville Sounds play.
• La La Land Kind Cafe
  The cafe's first Nashville location offering signature drinks and toasts opened in Ashwood 12South supporting a mission of aiding youth transitioning from foster care.
• Morning Glory Coffee
  North Nashville's new coffee cafe highlights art by local artists and a welcoming atmosphere for fostering creativity and connection.
• Posty's
  Global superstar Post Malone opened Posty’s on Lower Broadway with six bars and three stages offering a variety of experiences across its three floors.
• The Loading Dock
  The cozy cafe is now open in North Nashville's Buchanan Arts District with all day coffee and food menu plus expanded indoor and outdoor seating.
• ZuZu 
  Newly opened in Downtown Nashville, ZuZu brings bold Asian-inspired fusion cuisine together with vibrant nightlife in a sleek, high-energy setting.

June 2025

• Bad Luck Burger Club
  Born from pandemic pivots and years of touring in rock bands, Andy and Cody turned a backyard burger obsession into Bad Luck Burger Club—a smash burger hotspot in The Nations known for crispy-edged double patties, gooey American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and house-made sauce.
• Close Company Bar
  Close Company, the latest concept from Gin & Luck (of Death & Co. fame), brings a subterranean bar with an energetic, come-as-you-are vibe to Nashville’s Neuhoff District in Germantown.
• Living Waters Brewing
  Known for its rotating lineup of carefully crafted beers — from hazy IPAs to fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts — Living Waters pairs its brewing creativity with a welcoming taproom vibe. The Nations location features ample indoor and patio seating, offering a laid-back setting to enjoy thoughtfully made brews.
• Pastis
  Pastis Nashville, now open in Wedgewood-Houston’s historic May Hosiery Mills, brings its iconic Parisian brasserie style—with a curved zinc bar, red banquettes, and mosaic floors—alongside French classics like boeuf bourguignon, duck confit, steak frites, and a lively bar with cocktails, spritzes, and an extensive wine list.
• Silo
  Silo, now open in The Gulch, is an all-day eatery led by Executive Chef David Henriquez, serving fresh, locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner.

May 2025

• All'Antico Vinaio
  One of the most well-known sandwich shops in the world opened two new locations Downtown and at SomeraRoad's Prima tower in the Gulch.
• The Den
  The Den is a new neighborhood corner bodega + coffee spot + shop in East Nashville.
• Dukos
  Dukos Pizza brings wood-fired pies topped with Southern flair to East Nashville, serving inventive pizzas and pastas on perfected dough in a neon-lit space that’s part trattoria, part disco, with a full bar and late-night vibe.
• Lola's European Cafe
  Lola’s European Cafe, which opened in May, offers coffee, beer, pastries, light bites, and authentic Italian gelato—the star of this fresh, unique concept in Nashville.
• Perenn Bakery
  Perenn, the all-day café, bakery, and rotisserie, has officially expanded its presence in Tennessee with the opening of Perenn Bakery in South Nashville.
• The Salty
  The Salty in 12South is a new all-day cafe with an expanded menu of breakfast staples, savory lunch dishes, and grab-and-go options in addition to the fan-favorite donuts and coffee.
• Tipsy Scoop 
  Nashville's first boozy ice cream bar, Barlour, is now open in SoBro with a menu of boozy sundaes, ice cream cocktails and Nashville-exclusive flavors.
• SuperNormal 
  The new dog-friendly casual spot offers burgers and ice cream for lunch and dinner in Sylvan Park.
• V Modern Italian 
  Michelin-starred chef Stefano Ciotti has brought a new multisensory dining experience to The Gulch.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
  New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has opened a second Nashville location in The Gulch.

April 2025

• Federales 
  Federales Tacos & Tequila is a casual open-air restaurant and bar in The Gulch that offers tasty drinks, tacos, and urban industrial vibes.
• Little Rey "Al Carbon"
  Ford Fry’s Little Rey “Al Carbon” opened in Midtown. The fast-casual northern Mexican-inspired restaurant is known for its wood-roasted “chicken al carbon.”
• Odie's
  Old Dominion, the seven-time CMA award-winning band, has opened Odie's, a new bar and entertainment venue in Midtown.
• Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
  At this new spot on Second Avenue in Downtown Nashville, A-list pianists will perform hits from every era on two grand pianos with unmatched energy and showmanship.
• Sho Pizza Bar
  Sean Brock opened a Japanese Pizza Bar in East Nashville’s Riverside Village, focused on Tokyo-inspired pies.
• Still G.I.N. Lounge by Dre and Snoop
  Located in the restored catacombs of the four-level historic building that houses Nashville Live!, Still G.I.N. Lounge By Dre and Snoop brings an elevated nightlife experience to Music City that blends the smooth sophistication of a top-tier cocktail lounge with the energy and cultural influence of the legendary duo.
• The Salty Burrito
  The new concept from the team behind Oscar’s Taco, which opened in Hillsboro Village, serves Southern California-inspired Mexican cuisine, made fresh and in-house.
• Tantísimo
  The new farm-to-table restaurant celebrates the foods of Latin America for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Sylvan Park.
• Urban Cowboy Bar 
  Urban Cowboy Bar is a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience with creative cocktails nestled in the heart of Nashville’s 1902 Historic Arcade Building, just a few blocks from Broadway. 

March 2025

• Curry Boys BBQ
  An Asian BBQ restaurant in East Nashville specializing in the unique combination of Southeast Asian Curry and Classic Texas BBQ by two-time James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists Sean Wen, Andrew Ho, and Andrew Samia.
• Fishmonger
  A Michelin-recommended casual seafood restaurant offering fresh seafood and southern dishes in Germantown’s Neuhoff District.
• KOSHO by Tabu
  koshō specializes in Japanese small plates (Izakaya), skewers (Yakitori), Japanese Shabu Shabu (Hot Pot) cuisine, and a curated craft cocktail menu. Sourcing small-batch ingredients, koshō focuses on delivering authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern, fun, and hospitality-centric atmosphere.
• Skinny Dennis Nashville
  An East Nashville commercial building located about a mile-and-a-half north of Five Points now houses a New York City country-and-Western-centric bar concept called Skinny Dennis.
• Social Cantina
  Social Cantina has opened its fifth location in Nashville right outside First Horizon Park. This marks Social Cantina’s first location outside Indiana, bringing its vibrant dining experience to Music City.
• Sushi by Bou
  An omakase experience located inside the Dream Nashville. The restaurant features an art deco atmosphere where guests can expect high-quality sushi, signature cocktails, and imported sake.
• Turkey and The Wolf Ice House
  Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse opened in East Nashville, serving hot sandwiches, cold beer, frozen beers, and more.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
  New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has opened a location in Edgehill Village.

February 2025

• Alebrije
  Alebrije, known for its pop-ups and residencies throughout Nashville, has opened a brick-and-mortar location in East Nashville.
• Cafe ROOTED
  Café ROOTED is part of the ROOTED retail store. A café experience paired with clothing, footwear & apparel. Nestled in Nashville's thriving Gulch with thoughtfully curated drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Dozen Bakery
  Dozen Bakery relocated its headquarters to Woodbine, offering 15,000 square feet of space to accommodate more customers and increase baking capacity.
• Mott Cha
  Nashville’s newest boba shop is ready to shake things up in Berry Hill.
• Music City Sandwich Shop
  A lunch spot by local musician Jason Eskridge specializing in East Tennessee style steamed sandwiches.
• Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream 
  Make the custom dessert creation of your dreams at new location of The Roll Academy inside Nashville Farmers’ Market. 

January 2025

• Fly Pelican Fly
  The spot once occupied by Bay 6 in The Wash in East Nashville quietly reopened as Fly Pelican Fly, an “all-day refresher” offering cocktails, beer, wine, food, coffee, and juice. Like its predecessor, it is the only place serving alcoholic beverages in The Wash, according to owner Chad Newton.
• Goodnight Nashville
  Goodnight Nashville, Jelly Roll’s bar on Broadway, offers live music, bites, and skyline views from the highest rooftop in Music City.
• Gramp's Garage
  Sean “Big Daddy” Porter is proud to announce the birth of the latest addition to his Daddy’s Dogs empire with Gramp’s Garage Bar at 2913A Gallatin Pike on the corner of Trinity Lane.
• Home Run Burger
  Home Run Burger is Nashville's ultimate destination for burger lovers. It offers handcrafted, juicy burgers made from premium ingredients.
• Lona
  Lona, the vibrant modern Mexican brand from globally acclaimed chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas, has officially opened in Downtown Nashville at the corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue North.
• New Berlin
  Cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Berlin and the tradition of the Kebab.
• Nacho Daddy
  Nacho Daddy is a locally owned modern Mexican restaurant setting the industry standard for fighting children’s hunger in the community. Enjoy Gourmet Nachos, Margaritas, and the Original Scorpion Shot.
• Perfectly Fine
  Located in the heart of The Nations, Perfectly Fine is an ‘all day, every day’ casual cocktail bar and kitchen.
• SAUCED Nashville 
  A Brooklyn-based wine bar concept has opened its Nashville location in a cozy, low-lit spot in Germantown. Guests can sip wines from around the world and listen to vinyl records.
• Twenty First
  Now open in a two-story building that previously housed Kabob and HQues, the restaurant offers upscale American cuisine in a rustic setting. It boasts a downstairs area for intimate dining and an upstairs space with a lively bar, patio seating, DJs, and a "reverse happy hour" while serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Show Pony
  Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable adventure at Icon Entertainment & Hospitality's all-new venture Show Pony! This new concept is where high energy meets high spirits, with boisterous beats and vibrant colors lighting up the night.
• The Yellow Table Café & Creperie
  This cozy, French-style café opened in East Nashville’s Eastwood Village for breakfast and lunch. They specialize in authentic French sweet crêpes and savory buckwheat galettes, as well as seasonal salads, soups, and baked goods.

December 2024

• Dos Santos
  Dos Santos Nashville is located in the heart of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. It offers Mexican fare with a taco-focused menu and fresh craft cocktails, bringing the flavors of the Rivera Maya to Tennessee.
• Kase x Noko
  The team behind one of Nashville’s Noko is introducing Kase x Noko. Kase appears to be opening right next to Noko.
• Pont Neuf Flower Bar
  A unique floral-inspired experience located in L & L Marketplace. By day, it's a creative flower studio; by evening, it transforms into an enchanting bar.
• The Cellar Bar
  Longtime downtown real estate investors Gary Bowie and Mike Penner have reopened a local watering hole. Established in 1996, Beer Sellar has returned with a new name and location at 211 Third Ave. N.

November 2024

• The Amsterdamian
  A Craft Cocktail Bar in East Nashville, blending modern and classic design with custom panel moldings, a hand-painted sky ceiling by Rachael Ramona, gold chandeliers, a 1920s marble bar, intimate booths, and gold-accented furniture. The luxurious interior honors Europe's grand hotel bars.
• Category 10
  Luke Combs has brought the storm with a new, next-level honky-tonk to Downtown Nashville. Now open, Category 10 brings an off-the-charts entertainment experience, getting the best in live music, food, spirits, and sports.
• Joyland
  Sean Brock has opened a second Joyland location in Sylvan Park, a counter-serve spot fixing up burgers, fried chicken & other comfort food.
• Mesero
  One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is open in Nashville's 12South neighborhood.
• Ugly Bagel
  Now open at the Arcade in Downtown Nashville, Ugly Bagel offers freshly baked bagels every day.

October 2024

• Alba's Empanadas
  Alba's Empanadas joins the Golden Sound and SB Hospitality group in Nashville. It offers delicious empanadas and mouthwatering Latin-American bites inspired by Argentina and the Caribbean.
• Cafe Babu
  A breathtaking café located in the Chestnut Hill area serves coffee each day, with plans to include wine and cocktails on the menu.
• Halls Catch
  Hall Management Group, the team behind Halls Chophouse, the award-winning Nashville steakhouse, has announced that Halls Catch, the sister seafood restaurant, is now open.
• Lowbar
  East Nashville just opened an underground bar with darts, billiards, karaoke, DJs, and more.
• Maiz De La Vida
  Julio Hernandez started a food truck that is now a brick-and-mortar in South Gulch. Enjoy their insanely delicious, handmade tortillas and mouthwatering dishes.
• Postino
  Dozens of wines by the glass and charcuterie boards are on the menu at Postino, the new all-day wine bar and restaurant in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood.
• The Asbury
  The Asbury is a new comfortable Midtown neighborhood bar offering a range of classic and signature cocktails, craft and domestic beers, and a small kitchen for its customers.
• Urban Dog Bar
  Located at 5700 Ohio Ave., Urban Dog Bar is an indoor and outdoor dog park, café, and bar. It features 15,500 square feet of outdoor space with turf, picnic tables, and outdoor screens, as well as a heated and air-conditioned indoor space.

• 11Eleven
  A Vietnamese-influenced restaurant and bar is coming to East Nashville in 2025. Read more in The Tennessean.
• Aba
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Aba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with menu highlights like a birria quesadilla, surf-and-turf burrito, and yuca fries during the day. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Arnold's Southern Cooking
  The meat-and-three restaurant, known for its Southern comfort food, is opening a second location in North Nashville, slated to welcome customers in early spring 2025. Read more from WKRN.
• Beignet's & Brew
  Beignets & Brew will take space next to the Fourth Avenue entrance to downtown’s venerable The Arcade, with a February 2025 opening slated. Read more from Nashville Post.
• Belly Acres
  A fast-casual restaurant known for its farm-to-table menu and vibrant décor is set to open in The Gulch in 2025. Read more from City Now Next.
• Big Chicken Nashville
  Shaquille O’Neal brings Big Chicken to Nashville's Century Farm development. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Bodega, which will host a vibrant nightlife scene. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Calaccino
  Frank Pullara, executive chef and owner of Culaccino, a local gem for authentic Italian cuisine, and Southwest Value Partners, the developer of Nashville Yards, today announced an agreement to open a second location of Culaccino at Nashville Yards. Culaccino is expected to open its doors at Nashville Yards in the Summer of 2025 and will be Pullara’s third restaurant in the area. Read more from the press release.
• Chaipolitan
  A new teahouse and café offering baked goods, teas, coffee, and kombucha on tap will open in The Moore Building in Midtown in Fall 2025. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• Charmers & Cauponors
  A local chef and James Beard Award nominee is opening Charmers & Cauponors, a new restaurant and bar, in 4,000 square feet of space at 1316 Adams St. in Germantown's Neuhoff development, from the same team behind East Nashville's Peninsula. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Crazy Gnome Brewery
  East Nashville brewer Grayson Miller preps future beyond Main Street space with Inglewood-area property. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
• Demure Cocktail Lounge
  A 1960s-inspired chic cocktail lounge is opening in Germantown in 2025. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• Dog Haus Biergarten
  A California-founded beer garden and gourmet hot dog joint is opening two Nashville-area locations this year. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Earl's Kitchen + Bar
  Vancouver-based Earl's Restaurant Group is bringing upscale casual dining to Nashville Yards. Earl's Nashville will open in late 2025 in 8,600 square feet on music venue The Pinnacle’s first floor. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Fogo de Chao
  A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Golden Prawn #3
  A new Chinese American takeout joint by Chad Newton and Gracie Nguyen is coming to East Nashville’s Riverside Village in Summer 2025. Read more in Nashville Scene.
• Good People Brewing Company
  East Nashville's historic McGavock House building is slated to offer a craft beer bar from Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Gordo Taqueria
  Set to make its out-of-state debut in Nashville in 2025, Gordo Taqueria will offer a menu of burritos, quesadillas, and tacos in Wedgewood-Houston. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Indaco
  A Charleston-based hospitality group is planning its third Nashville restaurant. Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Indaco in Germantown on the ground floor of Modera Riverview. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ingrassia & Sons
  Former music industry executive and Nashville resident John Ingrassia is opening Ingrassia & Sons, an Italian deli and market in Wedgewood, Houston. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles.
• Kuya
  Kuya is planned for the long-vacant former home of Tin Angel on West End Avenue. Read more in The Nashville Post.
• Lion’s Share
  A neighborhood restaurant opening in Sylvan Park in 2025 with a menu featuring “comfort meets adventure” dishes. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Lost & Found
  A new development with an open-air bar wine shop, and restaurants opening in East Nashville in September 2025. Read more in The Tennessean.
• Lucas Sellers Wine
  A boutique winery and tasting room with live music opening in Wedgewood-Houston in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Maggie's Place
  Maggie’s Place is set to open by year’s end at 905 51st Ave. N. in The Nations, a site that has recently housed Field House Tavern and Paseo Cantina. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Mēdüzā Mediterrania
  An award-winning Mediterranean restaurant opening in Pie Town in 2026. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• Mel's Drive-In
  The Nashville location is set to open in the summer of 2025 in the space previously occupied by B.B. King's Blues Club. The 10,000-square-foot space will blend a vintage drive-in aesthetic with some Tennessee style. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Mona
  Mona Italian Restaurant will open in Rutledge Hill. The eatery is expected to have a bar and dining area. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Moxies
  The globally inspired premium-casual restaurant brand will open a new signature location in Peabody Union in SoBro. Read the Press Release.
• NADC Burger
  NADC Burger plans to open its first standalone restaurant in Nashville's Arcade. Read more from The Tennesseean.
• Nick the Greek
  Authentic, Greek street food is coming to Nashville Yards and Inglewood when Nick the Greek opens in 2025. Read more in City Now Next.
• Oak by Tabu
  A California restaurateur, Jeff Chon, is bringing a new Japanese restaurant to downtown Nashville. Oak by Tabu will open in SoBro at 534 Sixth Ave. S., on the ground floor of the Sentral apartment complex. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ocean Prime
  Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is planning its first Nashville restaurant. Ocean Prime will open in 10,000 square feet at the Nashville Yards project in 2025, marking the brand's 21st location. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Opal's Oysters
  Texas company plans for Opal’s to join Terry Black’s BBQ in the future Rosa Parks Boulevard building, bringing a new seafood restaurant to Germantown. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Philippe Chow
  Philippe Chow, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant founded in New York City, announced its forthcoming Nashville location will join the lineup of restaurants and entertainment spaces at the historic Cummins Station near downtown. The restaurant will be neighbors with Pullman Standard Cocktail Lounge, The Gibson Garage, The Finch Grill & Raw Bar, and Cannery Hall at 209 10th Ave. philippechow.com
• Prime + Proper
  The internationally acclaimed modern steakhouse will open in Nashville Yards in late 2025. Read the full press release.
• Sally's Stay Awhile
  Strategic Hospitality is bringing a new concept, Sally’s Stay Awhile, to 611 Wedgewood Ave. in Wedgewood-Houston, taking over the former Smokin’ Thighs space. Read more from MSN.
• Sift Bakery
  Opening in mid-2025, Sift is a new bakery from the team behind Dose Nashville, bringing fresh-baked treats, catering, and community spirit to historic North Nashville. Read more from siftnashville.com.
• Sirocco
  Sirocco, a new bar planned for a formerly shuttered East Nashville restaurant site, is set to open in Five Points. Read more from the Nashville Business Journal
• Steampunk Social
  A mesmerizing steampunk-inspired cocktail bar opening in Wedgewood-Houston in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Saffire
  Longtime Nashville restaurateur Tom Morales will reopen Saffire at The Factory at Franklin. Guests can expect a wood-fired grill and classics, like steak biscuits, gumbo oyster bar, smoked prime rib, and new items. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi by Scratch
  Nashville’s first Michelin-starred restaurant will open on the second floor of The Arcade in late 2025. The 10-seat omakase dining experience will serve a 16-course menu. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi Row
  Colorado-based Sushi Row is coming to Wedgewood Houston and will offer a variety of high-end sushi, caviar, and craft cocktails in an elevated, date-night-worthy environment. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi San
  Sushi-san will join Two Hands as the first restaurant tenants announced to open at Ashwood 12South. Read more from sushisanrestaurant.com
• Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe
  Nashville will welcome Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café this summer, bringing its popular sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks, and more to the city. The first Sweet Paris in Tennessee will be located at Nashville Yards, on the first level of The Pinnacle, Nashville's new live music venue. Read more from PR Newswire.
• Swerv Racing Lounge
  This summer, a racing simulator-focused bar will open near downtown offering 10 racing simulators, food, and drinks. Read more in The Nashville Post.
• Terry Black's BBQ
  Terry Black’s Barbecue, a popular Texas chain and part of the Black Family Hospitality portfolio, is bringing its first location outside the Lone Star State to 1220 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. in Nashville. Read more from The Nashville Business Journal.
• The Greenwood
  A new cocktail bar and rooftop by Icon Entertainment & Hospitality will open in East Nashville in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• The Locker Room
  Nashville’s newest sports bar with game day bites is coming to Buchanan Street in North Nashville in 2025. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• The Salt Line
  Long Shot Hospitality (LSH), the Washington, D.C.-based restaurant group, will bring its critically acclaimed dining concept, The Salt Line, to Nashville’s East Bank in late 2025. Read more from the press release.
• The Sicilian Butcher
  A meatball and charcuterie-centric Sicilian restaurant is coming to Nashville, bringing cannoli Ferris wheels and five-foot charcuterie and dessert boards with it. The Sicilian Butcher, by Chef Joey Maggiore and under the Savory Fund portfolio, will open in Wedgewood Houston. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards
  The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards is slated to open in mid-2025. It will offer global wine selections, immersive tastings, and expertly paired dining in a refined yet relaxed environment. Read more from the Nashville Post.

Caption by Hyatt Nashville - The Gulch
118 12th Avenue South
Total Number of Rooms: 210
Open Date: December 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Bellevue
7636 Highway 70 South
Total Number of Rooms: 100
Open Date: December 2024

Residence Inn MetroCenter
251 Venture Circle
Total Number of Rooms: 115
Open Date: January 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland
124 Music City Circle
Total Number of Rooms: 120
Open Date: March 2025

Holiday Inn Express Nashville West End
2221 Elliston Place
Total Number of Rooms: 184
Open Date: April 2025

The Gilmore Hotel by AvantStay
1121 Gilmore Avenue
Total Number of Rooms: 99
Open Date: May 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
610 Overton Street
Total Number of Rooms: 152
Open Date: June 2025

Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
920 Division Street
Total Number of Rooms: 181
Open Date: June 2025

Mint House Nashville - Marathon Village
804 14th Avenue North
Total Number of Rooms: 78
Open Date: August 2025

The Printing House (Tapestry Collection by Hilton)
501 3rd Avenue South
Total Number of Rooms: 187
Opening Date: September 2025

The Chloe Nashville
1908 Acklen Avenue
Total Number of Rooms: 19
Opening Date: December 2025

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown
110 20th Avenue North
Total Number of Rooms: 161
Opening Date: January 2026

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
311 3rd Avenue
Total Number of Rooms: 225
Opening Date: January 2026

Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel
211 Commerce Street
Total Number of Rooms: 250
Opening Date: May 2026

Pendry Nashville Hotel & Residences 
700 8th Avenue South
Total Number of Rooms: 180
Opening Date: April 2027

The Nashville Airport (BNA) has announced new nonstop flights:

New nonstop flights include:

• Aer Lingus
  Dublin, Ireland (began April 12, 2025)
• Air Canada
  Vancouver, Montreal (began May 1, 2025)
• Allegiant Air
  Shreveport, Louisiana (began May 22, 2025)
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa (began May 23, 2025)
• Avelo Airlines
  Lakeland, Florida (began March 6, 2025)
  Orlando, Florida (began March 7, 2025)
  Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina (began April 3, 2025)
  Wilmington, North Carolina (began April 3, 2025)
  Rochester, New York (began April 4, 2025)
  Wilmington, Delaware (restarted May 1, 2025)
• Frontier Airlines
  Orlando, Florida (began March 7, 2025)
  Cleveland, Ohio (began May 23, 2025)
• Icelandair
  Reykjavik, Iceland (began May 16, 2025)
• Southwest
  Indianapolis, Indiana (began March 6, 2025)
  Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (began March 8, 2025)
  Punta Cana, Mexico (began March 8, 2025)
  Albuquerque, New Mexico (began April 8, 2025)
  Albany, New York (began April 8, 2025)
  Jackson, Mississippi (began April 8, 2025)
  Memphis, Tennessee (began April 8, 2025)
  Providence, Rhode Island (began April 8, 2025)
  Tulsa, Oklahoma (began April 8, 2025)
  San Francisco, California (began June 5, 2025)
  Santa Ana, California (began June 5, 2025)
  Seattle, Washington (began June 5, 2025)
  Portland, Oregon (began June 5, 2025)
  Louisville, Kentucky (beginning August 5, 2025)
• Spirit Airlines
  Boston, Massachusetts (began March 5, 2025)
  Houston, Texas (began March 5, 2025)
  Fort Myers, Florida (began March 6, 2025)
  Pensacola, Florida (began March 6, 2025)
  Miami, Florida (began March 8, 2025)
  Cleveland, Ohio (began May 8, 2025)
  San Antonio, Texas (began May 8, 2025)
  Baltimore, Maryland (began May 8, 2025)
  Tampa, Florida (restarted May 8, 2025)
  Charlotte, North Carolina (restarted May 9, 2025)
  Chicago, Illinois (began May 9, 2025)
  Kansas City, Missouri (began May 9, 2025)
  Milwaukee, Wisconsin (began May 9, 2025)
  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (began May 9, 2025)
  Hartford, Connecticut (began August 15, 2025)

The Nashville Airport (BNA)
Major renovations included three six-story terminal garages, an on-site hotel, a spacious terminal lobby, expanded ticketing and baggage areas, additional security screening lanes, a new concourse, retail and dining, additional airline gates, state-of-the-art International arrivals facility, a future multi-modal transit connector. bnavisionnashville.com

New Nonstop Flights will Include:

• Allegiant Airlines
  Gulf Shores, Alabama (beginning November 21, 2025)
• Delta Airlines
  Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (beginning December 6, 2025)
  Cancun, Mexico (beginning December 20, 2025)
  Orlando, Florida (beginning December 20, 2025)
• Southwest Airlines
  Knoxville, Tennessee (beginning March 5, 2026)
  Little Rock, Arkansas (beginning March 5, 2026)
  Montrose, Colorado (beginning March 5, 2026)
  Montego Bay, Jamaica (beginning March 7, 2026)
  San José, Costa Rica (beginning March 7, 2026)
• Spirit Airlines
  Savannah, Georgia (beginning October 9, 2025)

The Nashville Airport (BNA)
Currently undergoing major renovations that include plans for three six-story terminal garages, an on-site hotel, a spacious terminal lobby, expanded ticketing and baggage areas, additional security screening lanes, a new concourse, retail, and dining, additional airline gates, a state-of-the-art International arrivals facility, and a future multi-modal transit connector. bnavisionnashville.com