"Completed after two years, the new food hall's vendor lineup includes Main Chicken (which serves Nashville hot chicken), Dripped Birria (known for its — fittingly — dripping quesabirria tacos), and Bun Slut (which is all about those smash burgers). A grand opening celebration will happen on February 15 and 16." - Courtney E. Smith
"Your son wants hot chicken, your daughter wants to try Thai food for the first time, and your picky in-laws are visiting. All you wanted was to park at Music City Center with enough time to eat before Kacey Musgraves takes the stage. Assembly Food Hall is the move here, and any situation where you need to accommodate a lot of different opinions. There are a lot of reliable vendors (Prince’s Hot Chicken, Thai Esane, The Pharmacy Burger, etc.) and most of them do mobile ordering. So, while you walk to Broadway, the grandparents can decide what they want and your daughter’s panang chicken should be ready right when you get there. Meanwhile, you just earned a quick dram of bourbon from Single Barrel while Gran and Grandpa do some entertaining for a few." - adam sloan
"Your son wants hot chicken, your daughter wants to try Thai food for the first time, and your picky in-laws are visiting. All you wanted was to park at Music City Center with enough time to eat before Kacey Musgraves takes the stage. Assembly Food Hall is the move here, and any situation where you need to accommodate a lot of different opinions. There are a lot of reliable vendors (Prince’s Hot Chicken, Thai Esane, The Pharmacy Burger, etc.) and most of them do mobile ordering. So, while you walk to Broadway, the grandparents can decide what they want and your daughter’s panang chicken should be ready right when you get there. Meanwhile, you just earned a quick dram of bourbon from Single Barrel while Gran and Grandpa do some entertaining for a few." - Adam Sloan
"For a group who cherishes variety, the Assembly Food Hall is truly the best bet. It’s always bustling, but easily accommodates large groups in its many seating areas. Back in the day, this would’ve been called a food court; today, it’s a food hall with over 20 different eateries and several bars scattered throughout. Prince’s Hot Chicken, Velvet Tacos, Hattie Jane’s Creamery, and so much more are available to order ahead, so diners can claim their spot and let everyone roam freely to grab the food of their choosing. Concerts and other events are frequent, so check the calendar before heading over." - Ellen Fort
"Assembly Food Hall is bringing Bourbon Street to Broadway this year with two Mardi Gras celebrations suited for all ages. On Saturday, February 10, and Fat Tuesday, February 13, a host of restaurants will be churning out specialty Mardi Gras bites, including a crawfish boil and shrimp po’ boys from Dock Local, a trio of beignets from the Philly Special, king cake shaved ice from Cotton & Snow, and a king cake waffle from the Liege Waffle Co. Assembly Food Hall will also serve up Hurricanes and Sazeracs and feature live music. Entry is free." - Bailee Mulder