Longtime Tonica staffer Shari Haley is opening Bob's Bakery inside Tonica Downtown, offering sweet and savory pies and weekend quiches with a mid‑June target.

Memphis gelato maker Zio Matto is opening a scooping window inside Nashville’s historic Arcade, expanding beyond markets and its downtown Memphis shop.

No Comment — the '80s‑themed wine bar on Central Avenue — will relaunch as a restaurant in early June with a new menu, wine list and interior updates. Owners say the change is meant to match their original vision.

Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman will open Josephine Estelle and Rosie's Tavern at The Standard Germantown over Memorial Day weekend.

Lobster King Cajun Seafood is joining Cordova’s A1 Wings & Things to share a storefront at 420 S Germantown Pkwy. Permits are currently under review and no opening date has been set.

Ghost River Brewing will close its Beale Street taproom and concentrate operations at an expanded South Main location.

Playa Bowls will open in Collierville's Water Tower District on May 9; the first 100 guests will get free bowls and T‑shirts.

Ritual Bistro will open May 27 at 505 S Main, replacing Bluff City Coffee with breakfast, coffee and a small market.

Potbelly Sandwich Works will open four East Tennessee locations — including downtown Knoxville — under local franchisees the Patel brothers. Addresses and opening dates were not included in the company's release.

Waffle House is building a third Jonesboro spot on East Johnson Avenue near NEA Baptist; signage is up and the 24‑hour diner is meant to serve hospital staff and visitors.

Mac's BBQ opened in Atoka with a ribbon-cutting celebration and is named in memory of Jerry Mac, who died April 27, 2025. The town shared photos from the event on its Facebook page.

An April 24 inspection gave Curry Bowl Indian Cuisine a score of 77 after inspectors found temperature, storage and sanitation failures. The restaurant must fix the issues before a recheck.

Belly Acres will close its Collierville restaurant on April 30 after failing to meet sustainable sales targets. The Southaven Silo Square location will remain open.