NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Torchy’s Tacos planting roots in Nashville and In-N-Out breaking ground on its Tennessee office are just a few examples of chains that were introduced to the Volunteer State in 2024.
Tennessee has become the draw for multiple regional chains as more and more people move to the state.
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For example, Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos opened its first Nashville location in September. Bakery-café chain— Paris Baguette— also opened the doors to its first Tennessee location on Church Street near downtown Nashville.
In addition, the “dirty soda” trend was introduced to the state thanks to Swig. Folks wishing to try to the trend —which reportedly originated in Utah— can visit Swig’s first Tennessee location in Alcoa.
Despite several chains making their debut in the Volunteer State last year, here are some beloved chains that are still missing.
Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen, a popular salad chain, has yet to make its debut in Tennessee. The restaurant was reportedly founded in Washington D.C. by three college students and has since expanded with more than 140 locations across 13 states. The closest Sweetgreen to Tennessee is in Atlanta, Georgia or Bloomington, Indiana.