Permit filings show Au Cheval has targeted a 4,435‑sq‑ft unit with a 575‑sq‑ft patio inside Ashwood 12 South. A local partner is reportedly involved.

Hai Hospitality is reportedly bringing its Uchi sushi concept to Nashville’s Pie Town, a move that would add a high‑end dining option to the rapidly changing neighborhood. Details on an address or opening date are still pending.

Pelato is bringing its Brooklyn‑style, scratch‑made pastas and shareable plates to 1914 Galleria Blvd in Franklin, with a 9,000‑sq‑ft dining room and a year‑round patio.

Leiper's Fork Distillery opened House of Spirits at 334 Main Street in downtown Franklin, pairing its whiskeys with seasonal food, craft cocktails and live music. The Main Street outpost also offers private-event rooms and tasting flights.

Scoreboard says its Cedar Creek (Mt. Juliet) and Four Corners (Antioch) lakefront eateries will not reopen this season, with the owner citing rising costs. The closures affect seasonal marina dining on Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes.

Soul is closing two Nashville locations, owners say, citing steep property-tax increases. The Antioch airport spot will remain open.

Hive Hospitality, the D.C. group behind Michelin-starred Jônt and Bresca, is planning a Music Row restaurant — a high-profile chef-driven arrival for 19th Avenue.

Cook Out will convert the former Back Yard Burgers at 1723 Union Ave into a drive‑thru; the chain has floated Memphis for expanded operations.

A family-run steakhouse is coming to Lebanon’s public square, promising steak, seafood and a courtyard with seating for nearly 300 and a late-summer/fall 2026 target.

Fuego Noble Steakhouse is coming to Antioch’s Bell Road with steaks, seafood, live music and a private events room. The team has already started hiring.

The Berry Farms In‑N‑Out opens Wednesday, joining Antioch, Lebanon and Murfreesboro in Middle Tennessee. The Franklin store will have a drive‑thru, indoor seating and a covered patio.

Dallas‑born La La Land Kind Cafe is planning a second Nashville outpost in Green Hills after opening its first 12South location last year. The move extends the chain’s rapid expansion and its social‑impact mission in Music City.

Alex Belew and Shane Nasby will open Chinwag, a full-service restaurant at The Fountains in Murfreesboro, mixing smoke-driven dishes with rotating chef events.