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A new Tropical Smoothie Cafe is coming to 412 11th Ave N. in the Capitol View area, according to recently filed permits. The new spot is the third location to come to the Nashville area, with one already open at 7630 Highway 70 S. and one location that opened this year in Bellevue at 7078 Charlotte Pike. The Bellevue location is operated ...

Capitol View was transformed into a canine wonderland on Sept. 7 for Hot Diggity Dog Fest. For the second year in a row, dogs and their companions filled Nelson Merry Street in a celebration of our furry friends, benefiting Wags & Walks Nashville.  From hot dog stands to dog-themed vendors, there was something for everyone – on two or four ...

Elevate your next lunch break with a trip to Joe Muer Seafood. The restaurant, known for its high-quality food and modern-luxury atmosphere, has started a lunch service featuring new menu items and expanded hours. It will now be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.  As Capitol View’s only fine dining restaurant, Joe Muer Seafood is committed ...

Dunkin’ sets opening date Dunkin’ will open its Capitol View location on Aug. 13, according to a release. It is taking over the former Starbucks space at the corner of 11th Avenue North and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. “We are excited to welcome Dunkin’ to Capitol View,” said Mark Traylor, director of Retail Properties at Boyle Investment Co. “We believe Dunkin’ ...

Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around Music City. We all know that Nashville has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Frist Art Museum. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Music City itself. The 615 is home to a number of meaningful murals. Today, we’re sharing where to find ...

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.    Dunkin’ sets opening for downtown Nashville Dunkin’ will open in Capitol View in ...

It appears Axios Nashville readers are a bunch of rabid Pilates enthusiasts. The intrigue: A few weeks ago, we reported on how Pilates is surpassing high-impact workouts like CrossFit as the most popular exercise trend. What they’re saying: Kelsey K. brought her love of Pilates with her to Nashville when she moved here from Los Angeles. She says her favorite studio is True Form in Cool Springs. ...

As Nashville grows, many of the city’s industrial and commercial sites have transformed into large-scale mixed-use projects. But what makes these projects work? How do they become more livable, pedestrian-friendly spaces? At two prominent mixed-use campuses, developers have transformed large parcels into spaces where people can connect — their design choices have ultimately created new lifestyles for residents and visitors. ...

Gone are the days of big-name restaurant groups opening a Nashville outpost and finding success based on their brand. As Nashville’s culinary scene has evolved, locals and tourists alike expect the city’s food to be good.  Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group understood this change when it opened doors to the 300-seat Joe Muer Seafood in Capitol View this August, bringing ...

Capitol View hosted Hot Diggity Dog Fest on Sept. 9 from 12–6 p.m. It was a dog-centric festival for the whole family with interactive photo ops, musical performances by DJ Louis Lee, a Top Dog contest and more! The event was presented by Hollywood Feed and benefited Wags & Walks Nashville and Project K-9 Hero to support the care and ...