La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant is working on its fourth location in Germantown, TN at 7730 Wolf River Boulevard. A certificate of occupancy application has been filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. The 3,000 sq ft space will require decorating, painting, and furniture installation. The location will serve food and […]
Taco-n-ganas
Taco-n-ganas, a Memphis-area Mexican chain known for customizable tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, is opening its first drive-thru location at 8079 Trinity Road in Cordova, TN — the former Back Yard Burgers space. This will be the brand’s second Cordova location and eleventh overall. The new location will feature faster service and extended hours. Grand opening […]
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons proposed location in South Nashville at 4097 Nolensville Pike, occupying a former Arby’s building. Permit recently filed with Metro Nashville. No opening timeline announced yet. Franchise owner is Naren Patel.
E+Rose
E+Rose, a wellness-focused cafe known for superfood smoothies, bowls, juices, wraps, and protein bites, is planning a new location at 2115 Crestmoor Road in Green Hills, Nashville. The cafe will be located behind a CVS Pharmacy near The Mall at Green Hills. This would be the brand’s 10th Nashville-area location. No exact opening date has […]
Zaxby’s
New-build Zaxby’s location planned for a 0.74-acre parcel in La Vergne’s Downtown District. Plans appeared on the La Vergne Planning Commission agenda on May 26, 2026, where consideration was deferred to a future meeting. Franchise operator is Guernsey Holdings, a Florence, SC-based multi-unit operator with 43 Zaxby’s locations across TN, SC, MS, and GA. No […]
Disco Chicken and Donuts
Owner Dustin Cochran plans to open a second Disco Chicken location at Covenant Health Park this fall. The new location will be five times the size of the original Kern’s Food Hall location, will be entirely gluten-free, and will offer burgers combining Disco Chicken with another of Cochran’s businesses, T.J. Ralph’s. The location will be […]
Hattie B’s
Hattie B’s is opening its 18th location (HB18) in East Nashville at 1206 Gallatin Ave, a former laundromat (Coin Express Laundry). The location will be the largest Hattie B’s property, featuring over 3,200 sq ft main dining room seating ~70, a 1,400 sq ft patio, and a 2,500 sq ft Quonset hut/hangar with 62 seats. […]
Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen’s first-ever Nashville location opening in the Gulch neighborhood on June 30, 2026. 2,755 sq ft restaurant open daily 10am-9pm serving salads, warm bowls, protein plates, wraps and sides. Grand opening event planned with live music and promotions. First Tennessee location for the chain.
Flavors
Soul food, fried chicken, seafood, and barbecue comfort food concept. 1,800 sq ft space. All dishes made from scratch daily. Certificate of occupancy under review with Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. Expected to open later summer 2026.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise partners Alixander Soto and Erwin Corpuz are targeting a mid-July 2026 opening for the brand’s Nashville debut at 5763 Nolensville Pike. The Hawaii-born chain will offer Chicken Katsu, BBQ Mix Plates, Kalua Pork, Spam Musubi, and other island-inspired scratch-made dishes. Partners plan to open at least five locations in the Nashville […]