Chef Jose Serrato is launching Roots Prime Italian Chophouse in Cool Springs, expanding his Serrato’s Steakhouse brand into a new Italian‑leaning chophouse.

Xiao Bao's Josh Walker and Present Tense's Ryan Costanza are opening Bar Cala Cala at 930 McFerrin Ave, promising natural wines, island plates and frozen negronis this summer.

The Catbird Seat has been named a 2026 James Beard Award finalist after relocating to the Gulch last year. The nod underscores Nashville’s growing reputation as a dining city.

Nashville will host the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony, bringing chefs, media and a national spotlight to Music City next year.

Chains and Michelin attention are reshaping Nashville's restaurant scene while rising food and rent costs push neighborhood favorites to close.

Lion's Share, a hunting-lodge–inspired tavern from chefs Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry‑Wilson, is set to open in Sylvan Park after a nearly $4M makeover. The couple plans an April debut in the former McCabe Pub space.

A temporary DosBros sign appeared at the former Arby's on Conference Drive in Goodlettsville; the city posted photos but no opening date was given.

Music City Food & Wine Festival returns to Centennial Park April 24–26 with a new Southern Fried Hootenanny, the Grand Tasting and a free Food Faire market. Tickets and packages are on sale now.

Permit filings list Ayva for a ground-floor build-out at The Finery’s T3 building in Wedgewood‑Houston. Owners promise Turkish and Anatolian cuisine but haven’t given an opening date.

Chuy's will close its Midtown Broadway restaurant this Friday, affecting about 50 employees and ending service at 1901 Broadway.

Barrique Brewing will close its East Bank taproom on Saturday, March 28 after years of oak‑fermented sours and German‑style lagers.

Whataburger opened Tuesday at 3075 Mallory Lane in Cool Springs, with a ribbon‑cutting, giveaways and new local jobs.

Winter Park favorite Prato is expanding out of state with a Bethesda Row opening this fall and a Nashville location set for early 2027. The company has not given exact dates.