Denny K.
Yelp
You may have found yourself in a similar situation: stranded at the airport late in the evening; or ... in my case waiting at the airport for a friend whose flight was delayed; you're hungry or thirsty or bored and just want something to take your mind of the in"terminal"able wait.
BNA, Nashville International Airport was my latest hurry up and wait scenario. Fortunately it was just before 10 pm, so while the food court had buttoned up for the day, Green Beans Coffee Company was still (thankfully) open. Being this late in the day meant they had limited food on hand, but there was a bit of soup left in one kettle, and coffee just waiting to scorch someone's lips or tongue.
Green Beans Coffee is located near Baggage Claim #3 at BNA and is open from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm.
I ordered a Double Expresso Americano (decaf at this hour) and asked the server to leave room for cream. He prepared it fresh and exactly as I ordered, leaving enough room for some half and half. And, fortunately for me, enough room to plop in a handful of ice cubes. The cubes were most assuredly needed because, even after sitting for a short while at one of the small tables (some with rocking chairs) near the coffee kiosk, the coffee was still super-duper-screeching HOT.
A short wait later, it finally cooled enough for me to sip and enjoy a delightful cup of full-flavored Joe. Speaking of "Joe", check out their "Cup of Joe for a Joe" donation program that provides a cup of hot coffee along with a personal message - from you - to one or some of our troops serving away from home. I know I sure would have appreciated this service in 'Nam in 1967-68. So a big tip of the hat to this operation.)
A varied, albeit small, selection of foods is available during the hours listed, but, as mentioned above, at end of this day only a few muffins and brownies remained - along with that aforementioned last cup of soup purchased by the Flight Attendant in line ahead of me.
Their normal menu at BNA includes Breakfast Bagels and Croissants, Oatmeal, Salads and Sandwiches, Juice, Chips, Yogurt Parfaits, Muffins, Brownies and Cinnamon Rolls. This of course in addition to an array of Expressos, Blended Drinks, Italian Soda, and Teas. That's a decent selection for a small kiosk. By the way, you can order ahead on line and pick up your food and drink on-the-go if you're in a hurry.
The main photo on their website seems to imply that broader selections might be available at other locations - so visit their website, check out the locations for your next layover or incoming relative "terminalibus longius insidias" (extended terminal wait.)