Nashville

Wawa opens its first store in Nashville, marking the chain's sixth location in Tennessee this year, with plans for further expansion statewide.

On Christmas morning in 2020, an RV exploded on Nashville’s historic Second Avenue, causing devastating damage and forcing the closure of some businesses in the area for what would be more than five years.

Linh Tran and Dan White own Break Coffee Co. in Nashville.

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, has opened its first restaurant Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.

Nick the Greek has opened its first restaurant in Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.

Replay Sports Cards is opening a new location in Nashville, combining traditional card shop services with a modern retail experience and a community-first atmosphere.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Replay Sports Cards ("Replay") will open its first Nashville-area location and sixth total card shop on Saturday, October 24, bringing its community-focused approach to

RNR Tire Express is a national retail franchise specializing in safe, quality tires and custom wheels.

As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Captain D’s is a quick-service seafood restaurant franchise specializing in hand-battered fish, shrimp, grilled seafood and Southern-style sides.

D1 Training is a fitness franchise that provides athletic-based training for people of different ages and fitness levels.

Sweetgreen opens six restaurants in 60 days, expanding to new cities.

For nearly 30 years, Children’s Lighthouse has been building its presence in early education.

Now under new leadership, the yoga giant is expanding in New York, Miami, Nashville and Southern California while entering new markets including Long Island and New Jersey

Sport Clips Haircuts entered the second half of 2026 with growing development momentum, and August marked an important month in that trajectory.

VIO Med Spa will enter South Carolina for the first time after signing a new three-unit development agreement.

New U Women's Clinic & Aesthetics offers integrated wellness franchise

The 2026 Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference was a wild success.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has led changes over two years

Patel brings a background in supply chain management along with restaurant ownership and management experience, and will serve as a full-time owner-operator, overseeing the café’s day-to-day operations.

Raising Cane’s will open six restaurants across five states in September, including its first locations in Saginaw, Michigan; Gresham, Oregon; and San Francisco.

Arbor Alliance, an Atlanta-based tree care services provider, has acquired Druid Tree Service, a Nashville company founded in 1978.

- Independent Restaurants These restaurant groups are choosing mid-size markets for their expansion plans Cities like Detroit, Nashville, and Kansas City are drawing more interest

Beyond Tennessee’s continued population growth, the state’s entrepreneurial activity and expanding wellness culture make it a natural next step for ALEXIS LAUREN.