One of Nashville’s most beloved restaurants, Whiskey Kitchen, unexpectedly closed this week, and now we know why. M Street Entertainment Group, which owns both Whiskey Kitchen and Tavern, announced that both restaurants were closing, now revealing the reasons why.

The details were announced on social media.

“After years of operation, Whiskey Kitchen is closing to make way for a new hotel development led by developer CB Ragland. It is most likely that MStreet will put a new restaurant in the hotel upon its completion in 2024. Tavern is also being closed as the 15-year old space requires facility upgrades. MStreet is evaluating the future of the space.

“100 percent of the Whiskey Kitchen and Tavern teams are being relocated to other restaurants — Saint Añejo, Moto, Virago and Kayne Prime. This consolidation of staffing will allow these concepts to be open back to full hours of operation. Stay tuned for more great MStreet concepts to come!”

The unexpected closing of Whiskey Kitchen was first announced on social media.

“After 13 years Whiskey Kitchen has closed its doors for the final time,” the post reads. “Thank you to all guests and team members for making this experience exceptional.  All team members from Whiskey Kitchen has accepted opportunities at other MStreet concepts. They cannot wait to see you soon!”

Tavern also announced the news of its closing on Instagram, revealing that all of its staff had already found employment at another restaurant.

“Tavern has closed its doors for the final time,” the owners shared. “Thank you to all guests and team members for making this experience exceptional. All team members have accepted opportunities at Saint Añejo! They will see you there.”