New This Year in Nashville

• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
  Explore new exhibits like Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice and Chris Stapleton: Since 1978. countrymusichalloffame.org
• Frist Art Museum
  Explore new exhibits like Elise Kendrick: Salon Noir, Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Virginia Overton: Saved, and Matthew Ritchie: A Garden in the Flood. fristartmuseum.org
• Lighthouse Artspace
  Experience immersive exhibitions like Van Gogh, King Tut, and Disney Animation. nashvillevangogh.com

• Frist Art Museum
  Exhibits opening soon include Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric (February 3-April 23), Otobong Nkanga: Gently Basking in Debris (February 3-April 23), Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature (April 7-September 17), Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art (May 26-August 13), Ron Jude: 12 Hz (May 26-August 13), Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage (September 15-December 31), Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West (September 15-December 31), and Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection (October 20-January 28).
• Music City Shop
  The Nashville International Airport will continue to welcome many local eateries and shops to its concourses such as a third location for the Music City Shop, a local boutique selling authentic Nashville gear and gifts in early 2023.
• Nashville Zoo
  Nashville Zoo is a leader in education, conservation, and recreation in Middle Tennessee and is growing wild into the future with new expansions and features. Opening in Spring 2023, the new Komodo Dragon exhibit will be the largest Komodo dragon exhibit in the Americas. Construction has started on a massive parking garage that upon completion will increase our parking capacity by 62% in 2024. Also opening in 2024 is a Leopard Forest that will be located along the path to the existing giraffe habitat. Read more about it from the Nashville Zoo
• Nashville Shores
  Middle Tennessee’s largest waterpark is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new multi-million-dollar attraction and a season-long celebration. Standing more than 50 feet high and longer than a football field, the new Riptide Racer will be the longest slide of its type in the world. The four-lane Riptide Racer begins atop a towering, five-story platform. Guests will then travel headfirst on a single mat racing family and friends through varying sections of side-by-side racing, hairpin curves, and steep drops as they descend the slide. The u-shaped flume and low separator walls will allow riders to see and hear each other throughout the ride as they race to the finish line.

• Harriet's, 1 Hotel rooftop (January 2023)
  Located on the hotel's 19th floor, the 7,255-square-foot bar has indoor and outdoor lounge seating that can host about 260 people. 1hotels.com/nashville/taste/harriets-rooftop

• Pullman Standard Cocktails (January 2023)
  Cummins Station welcomed an upscale cocktail bar with James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper at the helm. pullmanstandardbar.com

• Mimo Restaurant and Bar (November 2022)
  Blending Southern Italian cuisine with Southern influences, this restaurant is open alongside Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. mimorestaurant.com

• Luogo Restaurant (October 2022)
  Luogo is a new Italian restaurant by Anthony Scotto located in the Gulch. luogorestaurant.com

• Scout's Pub (October 2022)
  A. Marshall Hospitality opened the second location of Scout's Pub in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood. scoutspub.com

• Almost Friday Sporting Club (September 2022)
  Almost Friday is a sports bar, music venue, and restaurant in one. almostfridaynash.com

• Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen (September 2022)
  A fast-casual, build-your-own-bowl Italian Kitchen that focuses on our fresh pasta, made from scratch has opened another location in Donelson. nicolettos.com

• Buds & Brews (August 2022)
  Buds & Brews opened in the Germantown neighborhood. It is Tennessee's first-ever legal cannabis bar and restaurant with upscale bar fare paired with cannabis-infused condiments. budsandbrewsusa.com

• 1 Kitchen (July 2022)
  1 Kitchen opened as part of 1 Hotel Nashville, a luxury hotel brand that claims to be “consciously cultivated.” 1hotels.com

• June (July 2022)
  Sean Brock's newest restaurant is located above its sister restaurant, Audrey. junenashville.com

• The Rutledge (June 2022)
  The owners of Jonathan’s Grille opened a second location of The Rutledge in the future Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville. therutledge.co

• Taco Mamacita (July 2022)
  The Germantown building long home to the since-closed Little's Fish Market saw Mexican restaurant Taco Mamacita open within its space at 1234 Sixth Ave. N. tacomamacita.com

• Bag Lady's Chip & Fry Co. (June 2022)
  A French fry-focused food truck opened a permanent spot at 1402 Buchanan Street in North Nashville. bagladys.com

• Overlord (June 2022)
  The Once Upon a Time in France co-owner's stylish bar Overlord is open in East Nashville. overlordnashville.com

• 5 Points Diner & Bar (May 2022)
  Located in East Nashville, 5 Points Diner & Bar offers an elevated diner flare. 5pointsdiner.com

• Blue Aster (May 2022)
  As the main restaurant in the Conrad Hotel, Blue Aster focuses on seafood. blueasternashville.com

• Dicey's Tavern (May 2022)
  Dark, loud, and fun is the vibe at this new all-day neighborhood bar and cafe, with subs, salads, and tavern-style pizza to accompany the atmosphere. diceystavern.com

• Layer Cake (May 2022)
  Layer Cake Social club is a four-level mix of restaurants and bars, with each floor and space aiming to provide distinct settings and experiences located in Downtown Nashville. layercakenashville.com

• Halls Chophouse (May 2022)
  A steak and seafood restaurant opened at 1600 West End Ave. hallschophouse.com

• Thistle & Rye (May 2022)
  Conrad Nashville’s third-floor beverage-focused spot offers live music, an indoor-outdoor bar, a spacious patio, and small plates. thistleandrye.com

• Pepperfire (April 2022)
  Pepperfire opened its third location in the Nations at 5104 Centennial Blvd. pepperfirehotchicken.com

• The Wash (April 2022)
  Eastside Pho, Soy Cubano, and more are on tap for the new East Nashville micro-kitchen at 1101 McKennie Ave. eatwash.com

• Anchorhead Coffee Co. (March 2022)
  Seattle-based Anchorhead Coffee Co. has chosen Nashville for its first location outside of Washington in One Nashville. anchorheadcoffee.com

• Blue Sushi Sake Grill (March 2022)
  Housed in Fifth + Broadway, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar. bluesushisakegrill.com

• The Pink Hermit Cafe (March 2022)
  A casually elegant all-day café under the direction of Chef Jean-George is open at the Hermitage Hotel. thehermitagehotel.com/nashville-dining

• Xiao Bao Biscuit (March 2022)
  East Nashville's Dive Motel is the new home to Xiao Bao Biscuit. xiaobaobiscuit.com

• All People Coffee (February 2022)
  A new Black-owned cafe, All People Coffee, is now open in East Nashville at 347 Douglas Ave. allpeoplecoffee.com

• Boqueria (February 2022)
  Boqueria is a new tapas bar and restaurant which opened at the Fifth + Broadway development. assemblyfoodhall.com

• Dutch Bros Coffee (February 2022)
  Dutch Bros Coffee opened in Hermitage at 4001 Lebanon Pike. locations.dutchbros.com

• Electric Jane (February 2022)
  The Electric Jane is Nashville’s newest hype spot, claiming to deliver modern, collaborative dining; live entertainment experiences; breakfast boards; and a “high energy power brunch.” theelectricjane.com

• Drusie & Darr (January 2022)
  Internationally celebrated chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten opened Drusie & Darr at the historic Hermitage Hotel. thehermitagehotel.com

• The Electric Jane (January 2022)
  A modern-day dining and live entertainment club that opened in the Gulch at 1301 Division Street. theelectricjane.com

• Le Loup (January 2022)
  The team behind the Optimist has opened Le Loup in Germantown. leloupnashville.com

• The Velvet Taco (January 2022)
  Now open in Midtown, Velvet Taco is a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving premium food in a unique & funky fast-casual setting. velvettaco.com

• Joe Muer Seafood
  Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group announced Tuesday it will open Joe Muer Seafood in January 2023 at Capitol View in the North Gulch. Read more from the Nashville Post.

• Andiamo Presto
  Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group announced Tuesday it will open Andiamo Presto in January 2023 at Capitol View in the North Gulch. Read more from the Nashville Post.

• Kisser
  Located in East Nashville's Highland Yards, Kisser will open in January 2023. Read more from kisserrestaurant.com

• Chotto Matte
  A high-end restaurant specializing in Japanese and Peruvian fusion Nikkei cuisine is heading to ONE22ONE in early 2023. Read more from Nashville Eater.

• Doughbird Pizza & Chicken
  Fox Restaurant Concepts plans to bring Doughbird Pizza & Chicken to Hill Center Green Hills in early 2023 at 4031 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 901. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

• The Iberian Pig
  Taking over Colt's Chocolate space, The Iberian Pig will offer traditional tapas, charcuterie, and queso in early 2023. Read more from Nashville Post.

• Pullman Standard
  A new cocktail bar is expected to launch in early 2023 in the iconic Cummins Station building near downtown Nashville. Read more from Nashville Post.

• Salento Italia
  The Darsino family will open an Italian restaurant in Donelson in early 2023. Read more from Nashville Eater.

• St. Vito Focacciaria
  Nashville-based sfincione pizza and Sicilian street food concept is making its way to the Gulch in early 2023. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

• Sinatra Bar and Lounge
  In the spring of 2023, a two-story concept will occupy the first and second floors of the historic Southern Turf building in Printer's Alley. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

• Bad Idea
  Wine pro, Alex Burch, plans to open a new East Nashville restaurant in the Spring of 2023. Read more from Nashville Scene.

• Blind Barber
  A community-hub barbershop and speakeasy, is opening in Paseo South Gulch in the spring of 2023. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles.

• Iggy's
  Brothers Ryan and Matthew Poli will open their first restaurant this Spring in Wedgewood-Houston. Read more from The Nashville Scene.

• Cheif's
  Eric Church's six-story Lower Broadway bar will feature an intimate, seated live music venue and a whole hog barbecue restaurant on the rooftop, serving meats from pitmaster and James Beard Award-winner Rodney Scott. Read more from Nashville Eater.

• Friends In Low Places
  Garth Brooks is opening a bar on Lower Broadway in 2023 that will feature three floors, live music stages, and multiple bars. Read more from Nashville Eater.

• Momotaro
  Opening in 2023 in Wedgewood-Houston, this modern Japanese restaurant will use local ingredients and traditional methods. Read more from Nashville Scene.

• Pastis
  The famed New York City bistro from Keith McNally will open in 2023 next to Soho House Nashville. Read more from Nashville Eater.

• Tiger Bar
  With a planned opening in 2023, Tiger Bar will take over 2909 B Gallatin Pike, previously occupied by Walden Bar. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.

• Good People Brewing Company
  Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company is eyeing a late 2023 opening in East Nashville's Cleveland Park neighborhood. The taproom will offer a small brewing component at the historic McGavock House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more from the Nashville Post.

New hotels include:

• Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville
  Opened November 2022
  100 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
  A full-service, high-end hotel with 235 rooms is open in Downtown Nashville
• Hilton Garden Inn West End
  Opened October 2022
  3415 Murphy Road, Nashville, TN 37202
  A full-service hotel is open with 103 rooms.
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville West End
  Opened October 2022
  100 Murphy CT, Nashville TN 37202
  An upper midscale hotel opened with 69 rooms.
• Hotel Fraye, Curio Collection by Hilton
  Opened August 2022
  1812 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
  200 rooms | This is a full-service hotel in Midtown.
• Conrad Hotel
  Opened July 2022
  1600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
  234 rooms | A 12,000 square foot, full-service hotel in Midtown.
• The 1 Hotel Nashville
  Opened July 2022
  710 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203
  215 rooms | The 1 Hotel is an 18-story luxury hotel.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
  Opened June 2022
  708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203
  721 rooms | Over 23,000 square feet of meeting space in Downtown Nashville.
• Candlewood Suites Nashville South
  Opened May 2022
  4697 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN, 37204
  A Midscale hotel opened in South Nashville with 91 rooms.
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville MetroCenter
  Opened April 2022
  410 Dominican Dr, Nashville, TN, 37228
  An upper midscale hotel opened with 105 rooms.
• SoHo House Nashville
  Opened February 2022
  500 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
  Soho House Nashville is a luxurious hotel in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood with 47 rooms.

In 2023, hotels opening include:

• aloft Nashville Airport
  608 McGavock Pike
  A full-service hotel is opening in January 2023 with 100 rooms.
• Cambria Hotel
  1610 Church Street
  A full-service hotel with 181 rooms will open in the West End neighborhood in September 2023.
• Hyatt Place Green Hills
  3818 Bedford Avenue
  Bringing 127 rooms to the Green Hills neighborhood, this full-service hotel will open in November 2023.
• BNA Airport Hilton Hotel
  1 Terminal Drive
  A 292-room hotel with six luxury suits will open in late 2023 with a grand plaza, open-air dining, bar, and cafe at the Nashville International Airport.

• Black History Month
  Nashville celebrates Black History Month throughout the city. Join us for special events, hear from multiple scholars at local universities, and more. visitmusiccity.com/black-history-month
• Dine Nashville: The Music City Way
  A month-long celebration that features collaborative chef experiences, a restaurant week, and discount offerings from local food retail outlets across Music City. visitmusiccity.com/dine-nashville
• Spring in Nashville
  The longer days that come with spring mean more time for fun in Music City. The temperatures start to warm up and the sun stays out a bit longer, making this the perfect time to visit Nashville. Whether you're coming with family or friends, get ready for an unforgettable spring break in Music City. visitmusiccity.com/spring

• National Hockey Leagues Draft
  The 2023 NHL Awards and the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ will both take place on June 26 and June 28-29 for the first time in the same city since 2006. Read more from the press release.

The Nashville Airport (BNA) has announced new nonstop flights:

• Air Canada
  Montreal, Canada (started June 25, 2022)
• Allegiant Air
  Dulles, Virginia (started April 21, 2022)
  Providence, Rhode Island (started April 21, 2022)
  Roanoke, Virginia (started April 21, 2022)
  Palm Springs, California (started November 17, 2022)
  Jacksonville, Florida (started November 18, 2022)
  Melbourne, Florida (started November 18, 2022)
• Avelo Airlines
  New Haven, Connecticut (started May 6, 2022)
• Breeze Airways
  Akron/Canton, Ohio (started May 26, 2022)
  Hartford, Connecticut (started June 2, 2022)
  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (started June 3, 2022)
  Tulsa, Oklahoma (started June 2, 2022)
  New York/Westchester, New York (started November 2, 2022)
  Norfolk, Virginia (started November 2, 2022)
• Flair Airlines
  Edmonton, Canada (started April 14, 2022)
  Toronto, Canada (started April 14, 2022)
• Southwest Airlines
  Portland, Maine (started June 11, 2022)
  Portland, Oregon (resumed June 11, 2022)
  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (resumed June 11, 2022)
  Long Beach, California (started November 6, 2022)
  Hayden, Colorado (started December 17, 2022)
• Swoop Airlines
  Edmonton, Canada (started June 19, 2022)
  Toronto, Canada (started May 26, 2022)

The Nashville Airport (BNA) has announced new nonstop flights:

• Allegiant Air
  Akron, Ohio (starting February 15, 2023)
  Provo, Utah (starting February 15, 2023)

The Nashville Airport (BNA)
Currently undergoing major renovations that include plans for three six-story terminal garages, an on-site hotel, a spacious terminal lobby, expanded ticketing and baggage areas, additional security screening lanes, a new concourse, retail and dining, additional airline gates, state-of-the-art International arrivals facility, and a future multi-modal transit connector. Renovations will be complete by 2023. bnavisionnashville.com