SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room SongTeller Hotel at 211 Commerce St in downtown Nashville has delayed its previously announced June 2026 opening to fall 2026. Hotel features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s for live music and events. Recently hired Director of Programming Dolly Chandler and Executive Chef Vannesa Bordoy. General Manager is Shannon Foster.
SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room SongTeller Hotel at 211 Commerce St in downtown Nashville has delayed its previously announced June 2026 opening to fall 2026. Hotel features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, live music and songwriter sessions. Recently hired Director of Programming Dolly Chandler and Executive Chef Vannesa Bordoy. General Manager is Shannon Foster.
SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room, 12-story hotel in downtown Nashville, developed in partnership with Georgia-based Herschend entertainment company. Features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum on the third floor, and a full culinary program. Originally planned for June 2026, opening has been delayed to fall 2026. General manager Shannon Foster is […]
SongTeller Hotel
Dolly Parton’s 245-room SongTeller Hotel at 211 Commerce St in downtown Nashville has delayed its previously announced June 2026 opening to fall 2026. Hotel features onsite venues Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, live music and songwriter sessions. Recently hired Director of Programming Dolly Chandler and Executive Chef Vannesa Bordoy. General Manager is Shannon Foster.
Cledis Burgers & Beer
Cledis Burgers & Beer is preparing to open its fourth Tennessee location at 1211 Greenland Drive in Murfreesboro, taking over the former home of The Boro Bar & Grill. The fast-casual concept serves smash burgers, sandwiches, wings, and rotating taps of local and regional beers. The new location is expected to feature indoor and outdoor […]
Yeppa & Co.
Atlanta-based Italian restaurant concept Yeppa & Co. is planning its first out-of-state expansion with a Nashville location inside the Caption by Hyatt hotel at 118 12th Ave S in the Gulch neighborhood. The concept is operated by Y Hospitality, also behind Forza Storico and Storico Fresco. Menu features handmade pastas, focaccia-style flatbreads, seafood, cocktails, and […]
Curry N Jerk Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
Curry N Jerk Authentic Caribbean Cuisine, a Jamaican-Panamanian fusion restaurant currently located at 150 Munroe Avenue in Memphis, is opening a new location inside the FedEx World Hub (2780 Democrat Rd), a 940-acre facility employing 13,000 workers. No opening timeline has been announced; updates to be shared via the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Newby’s
Newby’s, a bar and restaurant at 539 S Highland Street, is reopening under new ownership by Memphis native Sam Stalnaker. The concept will be a restaurant by day that transitions into a sports bar at night, with live music, trivia, and a focus on University of Memphis sports. Hospitality veteran Alex Murley is also involved. […]
Demure Cocktail Lounge
Demure Cocktail Lounge is a mid-century modern cocktail bar from Pikeld Concepts, located inside a historic home in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. The venue will feature a craft cocktail program with house-made syrups, bitters, and infusions, plus wine and beer. Trudy Thomas appointed as Senior Director of Food & Beverage Operations. Construction is underway led by […]
Hungry AF Eats & Catering
Established Memphis caterer filing to open a new brick-and-mortar restaurant at 3364 Poplar Ave. Certificate of occupancy issued May 28, 2026. Space is 2,300 sq ft with an occupant load of 45. Will offer dine-in and takeout. Cuisine described as classic favorites with an edgy twist. Opening timeline not yet available.