Who Brew LLC is opening new 7 Brew drive‑thrus in La Vergne and White House this month, with Columbia and Murfreesboro sites showing up in planning filings. The franchisee says local customers helped shape the expansion.

Century‑old MilkShake Factory opens its first Tennessee shop in Murfreesboro on Feb. 28, with BOGO shakes, free T‑shirts for the first 100 customers and a gift basket for the first guest.

Aloha Fish Company opened at oneC1TY Monday, bringing Hawaiian‑style poke, Pacific‑fresh fish and island desserts to West Nashville. The permanent market grew from pandemic pop‑ups.

Father-and-son team Arnaud and Mathis Conbawuer are opening Olala Cafe at 818 Palmer Place in The Gulch, promising made-from-scratch croissants and a Parisian dining room.

Waldo’s is expanding in Middle Tennessee: a Murfreesboro 'coming soon' appears on the chain’s site while a permit points to a Hillsboro‑area site. The chain confirmed the plan to local media.

Ford’s Garage has signed a multi‑unit deal with Nashville development group TN Legends to bring multiple car‑themed restaurants to Middle Tennessee. Site selection and opening dates are still pending.

Insomnia Cookies has applied to build a Midtown Nashville bakery at Kenect (800 19th Ave S), bringing the chain's late‑night cookies closer to Vanderbilt. No opening date yet.

Tutti Da Gio closed a Nashville location after Winter Storm Fern delivered the owner‑called "final push" that made continuing operations untenable.

Centennial Park’s Croquet Clubhouse will be repurposed as the Croquet Cafe as part of a north-side revitalization; the Grilled Cheeserie team has been linked to the concept. Construction began in 2025 and the site is projected to open in 2026.

Local pizzeria NY Pie has filed for a Capitol View spot at 421 11th Ave. N.; owner Jessica Hazard says she’s targeting a spring opening. The space would be the chain’s fourth area location.

A local caterer is opening Hattori Nori, a counter‑only hand‑roll sushi bar on Nashville’s west side offering made‑to‑order temaki and a tight rotating menu.

A Texas Roadhouse sign appeared at Legacy Pointe in Mt. Juliet, a visible milestone for the chain's first Wilson County restaurant.

The Electric Jane has added a members-only cigar lounge in Nashville’s Gulch, expanding the neighborhood’s private-nightlife options. Membership details are being handled through the club’s online application.