9.6.24
Torchy’s Tacos to Open First Nashville Location on September 18
Austin-Based Business Partners with Opry Entertainment Group, Announcing Giveaways at Iconic Music City Venues Leading Up to Grand Opening
NASHVILLE, TN – Sept. 6, 2024 – Torchy’s Tacos has announced the grand opening date of its first Nashville location for September 18, 2024. The Austin-based restaurant known for Damn Good tacos, award-winning Green Chile Queso, and hand-shaken margaritas will be opening at 1929 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
In celebration of the grand opening, Torchy’s Tacos is partnering with Opry Entertainment Group to host a series of exclusive giveaways at Music City’s most iconic venues. Beginning Sept. 13, fans taking a daytime tour at the Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium can collect free Torchy’s Tacos giveaway vouchers.
The partnership with Opry Entertainment, a cornerstone of Nashville’s entertainment and hospitality industry, will extend beyond the venue’s grand opening by bringing Torchy’s Tacos into the local community through joint marketing efforts, special events, and cross-promotional opportunities. These opportunities include on-site activations at Ryman Sidewalk Sessions and Opry Community Day.
Nashville’s First Torchy’s Tacos:
The new Torchy’s Tacos, located at 1929 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, will feature the brand’s signature menu of Damn Good Tacos, including fan favorites like the Trailer Park Taco and their award-winning Green Chile Queso. The restaurant will also include a full-service bar with an extensive selection of margaritas and craft beer.
An Austin & Nashville Dream Team:
“I love Nashville, and we’ve wanted to bring Torchy’s Tacos here for a long time. The music, the people, the vibe feels so much like our hometown of Austin – and that’s something that means a lot to us – it’s a place Torchy will feel right at home,” comments Mike Rypka, CEO and Founder for Torchy’s Tacos, “Our love of music, especially ACL Live in Austin, makes Opry Entertainment Group a great partner to help us become part of Nashville as we welcome in the community.”
Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group, added, “Torchy’s is a beloved Texas staple. We started our relationship with them through our ACL Live venue, and we’re pleased to be a part of their entry into the Nashville market through this expanded partnership. We look forward to giving our guests the opportunity to experience a taste of Austin here in Music City.”
About Torchy’s Tacos:
The Torchy’s Tacos story began 18 years ago in Austin, Texas, when Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and a vibrant red Vespa, which he used to drive around town and pass out tacos and salsa samples. The CEO and founder of Torchy’s Tacos built a menu out of experimental tacos that were quickly coined by fans as “Damn Good.” Today, Torchy’s Tacos currently has over 125 locations across 14 states and counting. Every location is committed to serving only the highest quality ingredients and made-to-order meals. By living the Damn Good mantra, Torchy’s Tacos is always innovating to deliver the most unique tacos, award-winning queso, and refreshing margaritas in the game, including the rotating Taco of the Month, an untraditional taco offering that keeps Taco Junkies coming back for more while donating a portion of proceeds to local charities.
About Opry Entertainment:
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of entertainment venues. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the iconic Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red brand and the Wildhorse Saloon which will be reimagined as Category 10, the Luke Combs-inspired entertainment experience coming 2024. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, digital content, and its WSM Radio and Circle Country platforms, Opry Entertainment Group connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. Opry Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal.
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