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Restaurant Roundup
Get it while it’s hot
Present Tense’s new location is “smaller by design” with 40 seats inside, plus a patio area. | Photo by Nathan Zucker
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Music City’s food scene? Nashville has already welcomed at least 20 new spots this year, and more are on the way this spring.
March openings
Present Tense, 509 Houston St.
The restaurant and listening bar, which relocated from Hart Street to a more intimate building in Wedgewood-Houston, features roughly 12 dishes — available a la carte or as an omakase experience for $88 per person.
Cledis Burgers & Beer, 719 8th Ave. S.
Cledis’ third Nashville location features fun decor and a menu that goes beyond smash burgers — think loaded fries, hoagies, nachos, and a pork tenderloin sandwich.
April openings
Lion’s Share, 4410 Murphy Rd.
Opening Saturday, April 11, this Sylvan Park spot from Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry-Wilson features live fire cooking, a raw bar, and a wine program.
Ocean Prime, 990 Signal Crossing
The seafood and steak restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, April 21 at Nashville Yards with a main dining area, two covered terraces, and private dining rooms.
A. Melody the music note B. Champ the dinosaur C. Ozzie the cougar D. Homer Horsehide
Booster the Rooster joined the Nashville Sounds family when the team relocated to First Horizon Park in 2015. But Booster is far from the first mascot to rep the team.
Speed cushions and other traffic calming measures will expand to more neighborhoods this year. NDOT identified 25 areas for prioritization across 16 districts. If you live in one of the selected areas, community meetings and a neighborhood vote will determine what moves forward.
Holiday
Whether your plans include egg hunts, Sunday brunch, or a special visit from somebunny, we wish you a happy Easter this Sunday. In addition to events at Cheekwood and the Nashville Zoo, celebrate by taking the kids to egg hunts at Pinewood and Tee Line.
Transit
WeGo Star will run on Saturday, April 25 for the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. The train is scheduled to arrive at Riverfront Station at 6 a.m., followed by a return trip at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (plus fees) and benefit St. Jude.
Plan Ahead
Nashville Children’s Theatre is booked and busy. The 2026-2027 season, themed “From Page to Stage,” will feature “Mother Goose,” “A Year with Frog and Toad,” “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show,” and more. Stay tuned for audition details.
Eat
Reese’s Peanut Butter Bunnies are the most popular Easter candy in Tennessee, according to DoorDash. The study also found that Tennesseans prefer yellow Peeps, and we’re in good company — 17 other states agree.
Biz
Featured in our weekly BizBrief newsletter, readers highlighted Nashville’s women leaders who are shaping the local business landscape, including CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs driving the region’s growth. See the full list and subscribe to BizBrief for weekly updates on the people and trends shaping business in Nashville.
Pro Tip
If you’re a Costco shopper, you’re probably familiar with the ever-popular $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about? Don’t miss the details on vacation deals, members-only movie tickets, and more.*
The Buy
April = new spring shoe drop. Shop a great spring shoe for every price range:
👟 Under $25: A No. 1 best-seller, these arch support flip-flops feature a yoga foam footbed and just look like vacation.
👟 Under $50: This cushioned footbed sandal is ultra-comfortable, thanks to soft leather, a small platform, and an adjustable web strap (it’s also 50% off).
👟 Under $100: Go for fresh white tennis shoes with Vionic’s court sneaker that’s top-rated by 200+ five-star reviews.
👟 Under $150: Get ready to hear compliments when you wear Clarks’ newly dropped floral wedge, available in black, white, or red.
👟 Under $250: This newly released wedge espadrille from patricia green is worth the splurge, thanks to its chic nautical design and sporty grip sole.
If “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” in theaters now stirs up gaming nostalgia, head to a local arcade. Game Terminal powers up the experience with more than 250 games spanning four decades — no cheat codes necessary.
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