Famed Nashville chef Margot McCormack is resilient, but even she could have never imagined how much that resilience would be tested in 2020. The owner of East Nashville’s Margot Café & Bar, along with the now-closed beloved Marché, Margot was heartbroken to walk away from a business she poured her heart and soul in, but remains firmly committed to…
Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel has long been known as one of the city’s most historic landmarks, and now it is being nationally recognized for its legacy. The downtown hotel has just been named the 2020 Historic Hotel of the Year, by Historic Hotels of America. “The Hermitage Hotel is deeply committed to historical preservation, so to be named the 2020…
Nashville’s restaurant scene is showing signs of hope and growth, even amid the coronavirus pandemic. While several restaurants have been forced to close in recent months, a few new eateries will soon open in Nashville, offering eclectic fare, even during the challenges surrounding COVID-19. Read on to find out the three that we are most excited about. 1. Pies…
Nashville’s famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is now a full-service restaurant! The popular bar and music venue, which originally opened in 1960, was forced to close while Nashville was in Phase 2 of the reopening plan, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since Tootsie’s made the majority of their revenue from alcohol sales, the legendary downtown club decided to reopen as…
The 404 Kitchen, located in the Gulch neighborhood in Nashville, is partnering with Food Network star Marcus Samuelsson for some unique menu items. The collaboration, teaming up The 404 Kitchen’s chef Matt Bollus with Marcus, is part of the trendy restaurant’s ongoing summer staycation dinner series, which partners with notable chefs for unique dining experiences, available for both dining…
Former Tennessee Titans player Keith Bulluck might be the owner of the newly-opened Just Love Coffee in Franklin, located just outside of Nashville, but he is doing much, much more. The 43-year-old is also as hands on as possible, doing everything from creating menu items to picking out the decor, and even running the cash register. “I was here…
Nashville might slowly be moving, again, towards reopening. Mayor John Cooper, who returned the city to a modified Phase 2 ahead of July 4 weekend, later issuing a curfew of 10:00 for restaurants, has made a change to the requirements for Music City. In a recent press conference, held on Thursday, August 13, Mayor Cooper announced that, beginning on…
As Nashville restaurants continue to remain open at only 50 percent capacity, at least for the time being, more and more people are looking for places to eat outside, both as a way to socially distance and enjoy some fresh air. Thankfully, Nashville has PLENTY of places with gorgeous spaces to dine al fresco. We’ve picked nine of our…
Several Nashville bar owners are working with Mayor John Cooper to safely reopen their establishments later this month, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The bars, which have been closed since July 2, when the city returned to a modified Phase 2, hope to reopen as soon as August 15, with a few parameters in place. “The message we’re trying…
The owners of several downtown Nashville bars have joined forces to launch the Be a Honky Tonk Hero campaign, aimed at encouraging those who enjoy the bustling night life of Music City to do their part to follow the guidelines surrounding COVID-19, including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, so bars and restaurants can safely reopen as soon…
