Taco Prime
Taco Prime, a Mexican concept owned by spouses Ingrid and Sergio Vilchis, is planning a second location at 5201 Poplar Ave in Memphis (formerly a Starbucks and Abner’s Famous Chicken). Signage is already up. No opening timeline has been announced. The concept’s first location opened in Bartlett in September 2025.
Tennessean Travel Stop (Dolly Parton)
Dolly Parton’s flagship Tennessean Travel Stop set to open June 24, 2026 in Cornersville, TN (~60 miles south of Nashville off I-65 at Exit 22). The travel stop will feature multiple dining options including DLY BBQ, Cup of Ambition Coffee, and a full-service sit-down restaurant, plus fuel stations, EV charging, a dog park, general store, […]
Christie Cookie Co.
Christie Cookie Co. is opening a new standalone bakery at Nashville Yards on June 6, 2026, during CMA Fest weekend. Grand opening celebration runs 11am-1pm with ribbon cutting, live music, free cookies, and special appearances. This marks the brand’s return to a physical retail presence in Nashville after closing all storefronts in recent years.
Kevin Boehm Nashville Restaurants
Kevin Boehm, known for Momotaro, is returning to Nashville with 3 new restaurants. His first Nashville restaurant (6 Degrees) previously closed. Article indicates 3 new restaurant concepts are planned for Nashville but specific names, addresses, and opening dates are not provided in the available content.
Ahi Asian Bistro
Asian fusion restaurant featuring sushi, hibachi, and American-style Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Located at Lakeland Town Square. Set to open ‘this week’ as of May 28, 2026.
DLY BBQ
DLY BBQ is a full-service sit-down cafe and restaurant located inside Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a Dolly Parton-themed travel center at exit 22 off I-65 in Cornersville, TN. The flagship location opens June 24, 2026 with a grand opening celebration featuring live music. The travel stop also includes Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee, custom merch, […]
Las Reinas
Las Reinas is a new Mexican restaurant opening in Johnson City, TN, taking over the former Diablo Mexican Grill building on E. Main Street. The restaurant is in the final inspection phase before officially opening. Will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owner is Miguel Gonzalez; business partner/translator is Brian Rios.
East Point Hotel
A hotel is planned as part of the East Point development, a 30-acre mixed-use project developed by Fallon Corporation on the East Bank of Nashville near the new Nissan Stadium and Korean Veterans Boulevard. The development also includes affordable housing, businesses, and open plazas, with a target completion by 2029. The hotel is described as […]
The Jaguar Room
Cocktail-focused bar concept replacing former Riverside Tattoo Shop space in Knoxville’s Old City. Beverage program built around spirits from Central America and Japan, with 15-20 cocktails planned. Menu will also include Cuban-inspired snacks. Owner Tyler J. Measley is a hospitality industry veteran who started as a bartender. Expected to open later in 2026, no specific […]
7 Brew
Drive-thru beverage concept 7 Brew is under construction at 2102 North Jackson Street in Tullahoma, TN. Chief of staff Sarah Pomella of Who Brew LLC indicated a late-summer 2026 target opening. The concept offers customizable coffees, teas, lemonades, smoothies, shakes, and energy drinks.