Cool Springs Galleria is lining up its next act. Fresh signage for Bravado, a new small-plates and pizza bar, has appeared over the former Honeysuckle space at , with visible interior work signaling that the long-running steak-and-seafood spot is about to have a very different successor. The Franklin Beer Board has already approved a beer permit contingent on a certificate of occupancy, and company representatives have told local outlets they are targeting a late July opening.
New Sign, New Tenant, Same Oversight
Recent photos show Bravado’s sign newly mounted above the old Honeysuckle storefront, a clear signal that the changeover is moving from rumor to reality. The project also landed on the Franklin Beer Board’s agenda, and, as reported by Williamson Source, the board granted Bravado a beer permit that will kick in once the restaurant secures its certificate of occupancy.
Bravado’s Concept, In Its Own Words
Bravado’s landing page lists the address as 1770 Galleria Blvd and describes the restaurant as a place “where good-for-you ingredients meet great flavor,” positioning it as a small-plates and pizza bar rather than a reprise of the steak-and-seafood format that previously operated there. The website is still a “coming soon” page with a phone number and just a few details, which suggests menus and reservations are still being locked in; see Bravado.
The Team Behind It And The Timeline
The restaurant is a project of Pop Hospitality Group, which lists Bravado as a “new concept coming soon” alongside Nash House, The Row and The Treehouse on its locations page. Pop Hospitality is in line with local reporting, and WhatNow Nashville reports that Erik Lindelof, the group’s director of operations, told the outlet the team hopes to welcome guests in late July. City building-permit records show that a renovation permit for the former Honeysuckle space was issued this spring, a typical step before final inspections and a certificate of occupancy; see City of Franklin.
From Honeysuckle To Bravado
The Honeysuckle closed in May 2025 after about a decade at Cool Springs Galleria, leaving behind a sizable footprint that Pop Hospitality has now moved to remake. Williamson Source covered both the closure and the company’s early hint that a new concept was already in the works for the site.
If Bravado meets the Beer Board’s condition and passes its final inspections, look for soft openings and staffing announcements to roll out before a full-scale grand opening. A posted menu and a firm opening date will likely be the next big clues as the team finishes the build-out and secures its certificate of occupancy.
