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Nashville Food and Drink News

In Nashville, food and drink news means restaurant openings and closings, culinary trends, industry reports and safety recalls. Coverage takes in the culinary scene and the establishments where residents gather.

Henrietta Red to Close Germantown Location in April

Henrietta Red to Close Germantown Location in April

The Nashville oyster bar and eatery will shut its doors when its lease ends in April 2027 as the property goes up for sale.

Live Poll

Do you think local restaurants can survive rising rents in your neighborhood?


Barbecue

Barbecue

Nashville Barbecue Legend Jack Cawthon Dies at 80

The celebrated restaurateur founded the iconic Jack's Bar-B-Que on Broadway in 1991.

Nashville Barbecue Legend Jack Cawthon Dies at 80

Dining Out

Dining Out

Nashville Restaurants Close Amid Rising Operating Costs

Over two dozen local dining establishments shuttered throughout 2026 as financial pressures mounted.


Mexican Food

Live Poll

Do you generally welcome new out-of-state restaurant chains opening in your local community?

Mexican Food

Puesto Opens Its First Tennessee Restaurant in Nashville

The California-based restaurant group has officially launched a new location within the Nashville Yards development.

Puesto Opens Its First Tennessee Restaurant in Nashville

Desserts

Live Poll

Do you plan to purchase seasonal food items for the upcoming holidays?

Desserts

Jeni's to Release Holiday Ice Cream Collection in Nashville

The six-flavor lineup includes five returning fan favorites and one new addition arriving in local scoop shops on November 4.

Jeni's to Release Holiday Ice Cream Collection in Nashville

Italian Food

Live Poll

Do you prioritize national food publication recommendations when choosing where to eat?

Italian Food

Nashville Pizza Spots to Feature in Food & Wine

Food & Wine highlights two local Nashville restaurants in its upcoming list of 27 must-try pizzas.

Nashville Pizza Spots to Feature in Food & Wine

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Day to day, that means restaurant industry reports, public health and safety inspections, the emergence of new culinary trends, and the growth of dining districts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The constant influx of tourism and the expansion of the hospitality sector dictate much of the development in the local scene. Changes in zoning and commercial real estate availability remain the primary factors that influence where new establishments open.