LUBU Kitchen
Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, banh mi, Vietnamese coffee and cocktails. Will seat about 90 people inside and 20 outside. Construction ongoing with homestyle design featuring earthy tones and greenery.
Wawa
Convenience store chain planning 6,374-square-foot location with drive-thru, parking, utilities and fueling canopy. Part of Wawa’s expansion into Middle Tennessee with plans for 6 Nashville-area locations in 2026.
Croquet Cafe
New concept from The Grilled Cheeserie team opening in the historic Croquet Clubhouse structure at Centennial Park. Will serve food and refreshments to park visitors with outdoor courtyard and indoor seating.
I Love Pho and Grill
Second location of I Love Pho and Grill specializing in pho soup, making steady progress through permitting process with 2,341 square feet of space
Dunkin
Dunkin is getting a new 1,981 square foot building at this location. Recent permits issued including commercial electrical permit on January 5, 2026 and sign permit on December 16, 2025. Operated by experienced franchisee Kamlesh Patel.
Insomnia Cookies
Philly-based cookie bakery chain opening new Memphis location. Has been granted commercial mechanical and electrical permits, with sign permit under review. Founded in 2003, offers cookies, cookie sandwiches, ice cream, and cookie cakes.
Raymah Cafe
New coffee shop moving into vacant Applebee’s building. Has filed permits and received commercial electrical permit on January 20, 2026. Sign permit under review.
PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels plans to open its first Nashville location in early 2026, serving hot whole bagels with their signature ‘Grip, Rip and Dip’ concept. Additional locations planned for Tennessee and Alabama.
NY Pie
NY Pie pizzeria planning fourth Nashville-area location in Capitol View development. Owner Jessica Hazard targeting spring 2026 opening with permits filed and construction underway.
Hattori Nori
Nashville’s first dedicated hand roll bar from Chef Art Insyxiengmay of Ricey & Co. Intimate sushi counter focusing on made-to-order hand rolls. Business registered in Davidson County as of early January 2026.