As in 2020, local restaurants and bars had to work overtime in 2021 to find ways to safely serve customers, and in some cases simply stay open.
It’s been a tough couple of years for businesses in the food and entertainment industry, but that didn’t stop several new establishments from coming online. Some didn’t make it for a variety of reasons.
Below is a listing of some that closed, some that opened and a few that changed locations. The list also includes some that are scheduled to open in 2022:
Restaurants that closed
– Blue Plate. Once located on Chestnut Street near the Tennessee Aquarium, the upscale restaurant closed in February.