Nashville is a mecca for foodies, and the scene’s growth is nowhere close to over, with openings and new concepts announced daily. To keep up with the growth, the Business Journal compiles a weekly list of need-to-know restaurant news. Here’s the latest from Music City’s culinary boom. Detroit-based seafood restaurant opening soon Detroit-based Joe Muer Seafood will open doors in Capitol …
Capitol View hosted its inaugural May Day Festival
Capitol View hosted its inaugural May Day Festival, a free, family-friendly block party, on Saturday, May 6, from 12–6 p.m. The ’70s-themed celebration featured live entertainment with diverse musical performers, such as ’80s New Wave band The Spazmatics Nashville, all-female alt-pop band Sorry, Peach from South Carolina, nonprofit dance team Dancing Divas & Dudes, artist and musician Jenny Rae, and …
May Day Festival at Capitol View
Bring the family out to celebrate the arrival of spring at May Day Festival at Capitol View! Located on Nelson Merry Street, the celebration is conveniently located in the heart of Nashville and includes free parking for visitors. Enjoy live music, street vendors, food trucks and more at this ’70s-themed, family-friendly block party. With activities ranging from face painting to …
Capitol View hosted its first Nashville Design Week panel discussion
Capitol View hosted its first Nashville Design Week panel discussion at Trolley Park on November 3rd from 5-7pm to discuss using the urban outdoor environment to build community – a topic we think is as important as ever with the evolution of mixed-use projects like Capitol View. The night included free drinks and food from Capitol View tenants, Condado Tacos, …
Read Our Q & A with Amy Skerratt, Owner of New Size-Inclusive Boutique
Amy Skerratt always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She just wasn’t sure what that looked like. Inspired by her father, who owned his own business, she took a business-minded career path, majoring in marketing and management in college. The northern Michigan native moved to Nashville seven years ago and soon saw a space in the market for a …
5 New Nashville Retail Spots to Check Out!
Summer introduced even more opportunities for great shopping in Nashville. From custom lipsticks and toys to a neighborhood market with thoughtfully chosen goods, the city is bursting with new retail concepts to keep our pantries stocked, our wardrobes fresh, and our gift-giving a breeze. From East Nashville to Green Hills, check out these five new spots! Spread Market & Larder …
The Extended Shop and Other Nashville Boutiques Offer Inclusive Sizing
Online stores can be a favorable option for plus-size women looking to bypass the emotional roller coaster that comes with finding an outfit in person. But options are limited, sizing can be confusing, and customers can’t try on garments before buying. It’s time-consuming and often costly to ship back clothes that don’t quite hit the mark. Amy Skerratt, founder of …
The Extended Shop Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Location
Last year, Amy Skerratt started The Extended Shop as a pop-up boutique to bring fashionable plus-size clothing to Nashville. The fabulous shop was held in several locations, including Starry Nights Market, L&L Market and Porter Flea. It proved to be so popular that Amy started looking at locations for a permanent shop. She soon found a home at Capitol View …
Local Opens ‘The Extended Shop’ a Plus Sized Boutique for Women
The Extended Shop, a boutique offering plus-size clothing for women, has announced that its first storefront location will open Saturday, June 4, at Capitol View, the mixed-use, urban district in downtown Nashville. Amy Skerratt started The Extended Shop to fill the void in availability of plus-size clothing in the Nashville area. Since its beginnings on Instagram in 2021, The Extended …
Of Note: 17 June 2022: The Extended Shop
The Extended Shop, a boutique offering plus-size clothing for women, has opened in the North Gulch’s Capitol View district. The shop takes the space last home to Valerie Boutique. Amy Skerratt started The Extended Shop on Instagram in 2021. The business has been featured at six local markets and events during the last year, including at Starry Nights Market, Living …