NASHVILLE, TENN. – Heirloom Hospitality, a leading restaurant and hospitality group in the Midwest, is bringing one of its acclaimed concepts, Prime + Proper, to Nashville. A modern interpretation of the classic American Steakhouse, Prime + Proper redefines fine dining with its sophisticated approach to service and its obsession with quality and hospitality. The restaurant is slated to open in late 2025 on the corner of Broadway and 10th Avenue North in Grand Hyatt Nashville at the entry to Nashville Yards.
Since opening in 2017 in Detroit, Prime + Proper has quickly been recognized as one of the country’s most iconic landmarks for hospitality and incredible steaks and chops. Its reputation speaks to the unwavering dedication to sophisticated service, meticulously sourced and dry-aged meats and seafood, wood-fired cooking and unrivaled attention to detail. Additionally, its curation of libations, spirits and the finest selections of wines from around the world is a pillar of the brand experience. Among other accolades and awards, Prime + Proper currently ranks No. 69 globally and No. 12 in the U.S. according to the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurant List.
“We believe both the Motor City and Music City have such great histories and communities with a love for delicious food and soulful hospitality. We are so honored to have the opportunity to become part of the fabric of the greater Nashville community. This location at Nashville Yards is the ideal setting for our new restaurant,” said Jeremy Sasson, founder of Heirloom Hospitality.
The creative team behind the ambitious restaurant design is led by Tury Designs for interior design, Remick for architecture and JS2 Designs for the kitchen design. Similar to its first location, the Nashville location will feature the city’s largest restaurant dry aging facility, built to deliver the finest in-house butchery and dry-aged subprimals from around the globe. All of the marble meats will be perfectly paired with selections from the 10,000-bottle wine cellar curated by Prime + Proper’s in-house team of sommeliers.
“Prime + Proper offers an unmatched culinary experience – excellent food, top-notch service, and a great atmosphere,” said Tim Horton, Managing Director and Partner - Hospitality Investments, Southwest Value Partners. “We are pleased to welcome them to Grand Hyatt Nashville.”
Located at 1000 Broadway, Suite 1000, Prime + Proper Nashville will occupy approximately 7,200 square feet with an estimated 185 seats in the main dining room plus a private dining room and a spectacular 14-seat bar. The restaurant will be built by some of Nashville’s finest artisans and will feature several wine cellars and butcher “jewelry cases” for its guests to enjoy. Prime + Proper will also feature its one-of-kind Knife Society membership for guests to have access to incredible dinners, events and other exclusive programs hosted by the restaurant.
Prime + Proper will be open for dinner seven days a week with brunch service to be added after opening. The restaurant will employ a team of 65 when fully staffed, including service and beverage artists, back waiters, concierge, sommeliers, chefs and full kitchen staff.
Heirloom Hospitality was represented by Gary Shanks and Miller Fitts of JLL.
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About Prime + Proper
Founded in 2017 in Detroit by Heirloom Hospitality founder Jeremy Sasson, Prime + Proper creatively reimagines modern steakhouse fare with contemporary culinary mastery. Sourcing the finest USDA Prime cuts, the best of Wagyu and rare selections from the world, Prime + Proper takes pride in its dedicated in-house butchery and custom dry-aging program. Every steak is grilled over locally sourced wood and coal, enhancing the bold, exclusive flavors that define the Prime + Proper experience. The menu also features a colossal raw bar, caviar service, salads, signature woodfired seafood, fresh takes on classic sides and meticulously executed desserts. Tableside service elevates the dining experience. Rounding out the menu is a robust beverage program featuring inventive cocktails, an extensive library of the finest spirits and a worldly wine program led by a team of sommeliers, featuring a cellar of over 10,000 bottles. Inspired by the mannerisms of someone who is prim and proper, Prime + Proper elected to expand on this idea, incorporating their passion for integrity and quality. “Prime” not only represents their selection of prime meats, it is also the very definition and representation of the concept. “Proper” describes every facet of their genuine dedication and obsession to the art of hospitality, what it means to truly value the guest and every detail in the execution of service to provide an unprecedented experience. Prime + Proper will be opening a second location in late 2025 at 1000 Broadway, Suite 1000, Nashville, Tenn. 37203.
About Heirloom Hospitality
Established in 2010, by Founder Jeremy Sasson, Heirloom Hospitality was born from a single location and today operates a diverse set of creative hospitality experiences across several restaurant concepts. The company’s ethos resonates from its fanatical pursuit of cultivating relationships and extraordinary hospitality within each community it resides. Heirloom currently owns and operates the brands Townhouse, Mad Nice, and Prime + Proper and does so with the power of nearly 500 amazing hospitality professionals within the company.
About Southwest Value Partners and Nashville Yards
Based in Nashville and San Diego, Southwest Value Partners is a privately held real estate investment company that invests in institutional-quality real estate located in growth markets throughout the United States. Southwest Value Partners has a disciplined and high-energy approach to asset acquisition, operating execution, value creation, and asset disposition. To learn more about Southwest Value Partners, visit swvp.com. Nashville Yards is a 19-acre mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Nashville. The walkable, urban community features high-end hospitality offerings, including Grand Hyatt Nashville and the historic Union Station Nashville Yards; The Pinnacle, a state of the art, indoor live music and event venue developed in partnership with AEG and operated by AEG Presents; over 2 million square feet of Class-A+ highly amenitized office space, which includes two towers anchored by Amazon, a creative office building anchored by Creative Artists Agency, and Pinnacle Tower, a multi-tenant tower anchored by Pinnacle Financial Partners and Bass, Berry & Sims; The Emory and The Everett, 670 luxury condominium residences for sale and multi-family residences for lease across these two towers; The Goddard School, a 260 child accredited education center; and a wide variety of exceptional restaurants along with retail, fitness, cinema, healthcare and entertainment offerings. The development will have 7+ acres of open plazas, courtyards, and green spaces, including the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing. To learn more about Nashville Yards, visit nashvilleyards.com or follow @NashvilleYards on X and Instagram.
About Grand Hyatt Nashville
Blending the history, charm and authenticity of Music City, Grand Hyatt Nashville, which features 591 guest rooms, redefines luxury with thoughtful service delivered in a remarkable setting. Our stunning hotel offers a rooftop bar and lounge with breathtaking views, floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant hardwood floors in every guest room, and a Lifestyle fifth-floor level, complete with an outdoor heated pool and exquisite R+R Wellness Spa. Recognized as the #1 Top Meeting Hotel in North America by Cvent, Grand Hyatt Nashville provides an ideal venue for gatherings of distinction. With 84,000 square feet of meticulously designed indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, including over 30 breakout rooms suffused with natural light, Grand Hyatt Nashville offers state-of-the-art technology seamlessly integrated into their venues.
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