A shorter version of this article appeared in the November 2013 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine.
Five Points Cocina Mexicana is in the works at 972 Main. It is a sister restaurant to another neighborhood favorite, Las Fiestas Café and will feature daily specials in both Tex-Mex favorites and more traditional Mexican dishes. They plan a large covered patio and hope to be open by the end of the year.
The large apartment complex coming to Main and McFerrin has been renamed The Amplify on Main. The name reflects the Amp, the bus rapid transit route slated to run down the center of Main Street in coming years. The four story, 74 unit development is a project by Adam Leibowitz who also re-developed the Bank of America building into East Nashville Self Storage and East Side Station. Close by and just to the west of East Side Station at 715 Main another developer is working on a 54 unit apartment complex is under construction. Many new residents will soon be joining us.
The Post is a new coffee/juice/smoothie shop coming to 17th and Fatherland, where Stained Glass & Accessories was, across the corner from the new location for Olive and Sinclair Chocolate. Previously they were planning to be in the area near The Pharmacy and Holland House, but that fell through. Shop owners Tonya Lewis and Chris Cowley instead found an amazing 2300 square foot corner space owned by developer Christian Paro. They will also have an in-house bakery, Nicole’s Gourmet Cakes, owned by Nicole Wolfe. The decor will be “vintage, modern, comfortable”. Lewis says, “We want it to feel like an oasis, where people want to come and stay awhile.” They hope to be open by the beginning of 2014 and will be a very welcome addition to that corner of the neighborhood.
At 11th and Fatherland work continues on the project called 1100 Fatherland, where Thrive and nancybgoods, two successful retail shops from The Shoppes on Fatherland, will be moving upon completion.. Open since 2011, Thrive features beeswax candles and other eco-friendly sustainable gifts. They will be going from their current 400 square foot space to 860 square feet. Thrive owner Mark Wood says, “The community has been so amazing, I can’t wait to get into the larger space to be able to make beeswax candles right in the store.” A new restaurant space in the building will be home to a vegan, gluten-free restaurant called Spark of Life. The completed project at 1100 Fatherland is supposed to be ready by the first of the year.
Two new stores at The Shoppes on Fatherland are Abode and Tiffany’s Boutique. Abode opened recently and features local and gourmet food items, decor, children’s items and gifts. Hours are 11-6 Tues-Sat, 11-4 Sun. Tiffany’s Boutique is owned by 80’s sensation Tiffany, who also has a popular shop in White House. This will be her second location, offering vintage and one of a kind clothing items and funky finds. It replaces Pretty Pretty Pop Pop which has moved out of the hood. Hours are 11:30-7 Wed-Sat, 11:30-5 Sun.
Ground has been broken at 10th and Russell, where architect John Root is building a large mixed-use development with 16 townhome row houses with a two-story commercial space anchoring the corner.
Eastside Sticks and Stones is a new store near Sweet 16th, off 16th and Ordway. It features local art, custom jewelry, gifts, and home decor. Hours are 11-6 Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat.
Behind Ugly Mugs, a new home décor store called Welcome Home will feature “modern artwork, unusual furniture pieces and charming accessories”. Owned by Jessica Reguli and her husband Roderick Trestrail, the store at 1882 Eastland Ave opens this month.
Next door in the massive development it was announced that a favorite West End outdoor sports store Cumberland Transit will be opening a second shop, joining Two Ten Jack and Climb Nashville in that space.
Joining the retail decor scene, The Fuselage is a quirky shop on Gallatin and Stratton, near Region’s Bank and Barista Parlor. Owned by Cal Ecker, it features unique gifts, quirky antiques and funky accessories. There is also a live music stage inside, in case the staff or customers decide to break into an improvised jam. Hours are M, W-Sat 11-7 and Sun 1-6.
In Riverside Village, Karen Craven Acupuncture has opened at 1404 McGavock Pike. Hours are 9-6 Mon-Thurs.
At Riverside and Rosebank, Riverside Grill Shack has opened in the space where Eat Well Market was. Hours are Mon-Sat 11-8.
On the East Bank at 400 Davidson, Music City Indoor Karting is building an indoor go-cart track. The building is currently a 76,000 square-foot warehouse.
Treehouse (1011 Clearview Ave) and The Crying Wolf (823 Woodland) are open. Myridia (507 Main) is becoming Antica. Feast (501 Main) is becoming Prime 23 Sports Lounge.
That’s what we know for now. In the next addition, hopefully we can find out what will become of the spaces formerly occupied by Olive & Sinclair (moving to 17th and Fatherland) and Mitchell Deli (moving a block west).
