12 South
Coverage of 12 South in the Nexus archive.
- Longtime 12 South business Burger Up latest to join list of closures
Burger Up, a longtime restaurant in 12 South, is closing, adding to the list of local closures as the neighborhood expands.
- 12 South neighbors, businesses weigh new parking proposals, solutions
Neighbors and businesses in the 12 South area discussed new parking proposals, including two-hour parking spots, rideshare zones, and new loading zones along 12th Avenue South.
- A Nashville business graveyard: How 12 South has priced out local owners
Burger Up, a longstanding restaurant in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood, is closing amid rising costs and external pressures like parking and property taxes. Local business owner Jeremy Barlow and customer Athena Puharic highlight the community's struggle to retain businesses as closures accelerate, with calls for policy changes to support local enterprises.
- 'This is so sad': Burger Up closing after 16 years, staff cite changes in 12 South
Burger Up will close its Nashville 12 South location on August 1 after 16 years in business. Staff attributed the closure to changes in the 12 South neighborhood.
- ‘Closing our doors permanently.’ Nashville burger restaurant announces closure after 16 years in city
Burger UP, a Nashville burger restaurant operating in 12 South for 16 years, will permanently close on August 1, 2026. The closure is part of a broader trend of restaurant and business shutdowns in Nashville, including Pelican & Pig’s, Margot Café and Bar, and McNeil’s Fresh Produce.