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…
Several small Nashville bar owners are begging Mayor John Cooper for help enforcing the rules surrounding COVID-19, as their businesses continue to struggle, which some say is because of the poor decisions of other bar owners. Speaking to News Channel 5, the owners are asking for stricter reenforcement so that everyone can get back to work, hopefully sooner rather…
Talk about a career switch! Former Tennessee Titan Keith Bulluck has traded in his football helmet for a coffee mug. The 43-year-old opened Just Love Coffee Cafe: McEwen in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, a decision he made after meeting the Just Love Coffee founder, Rob Webb. “I was looking for a local investment and I wanted to…
Nashville’s JW Marriott is being proactive in their plans to keep both guests and staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The luxurious hotel, located in the heart of Music City, shared the specific steps they are taking, as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. “People understand the position we’re in. We’re providing service. That’s our industry. We’re providing safety,…
