Prime + Proper Brings Elevated Dining to Nashville Yards
Prime + Proper private dining room rendering
From Motor City to Music City, the acclaimed restaurant debuts a bold, meticulously crafted space where every detail echoes excellence
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Prime + Proper, a modern American steakhouse, will make its highly anticipated debut in early 2026 at Nashville Yards. Known for redefining fine dining in Detroit, the brand now brings its signature blend of bold design, meticulous craftsmanship, service and culinary excellence from the Motor City to the Music City. Every element has been curated to immerse guests in a dining experience that feels intentional, elevated and unforgettable.
Upon arrival, guests enter through a dramatic gallery, revealing remarkably custom dry-aging meat “jewelry cases” and adjoining wine display housing over one thousand bottles, each encased in illuminated brass, a detail that is carried throughout the space. This culinary runway communicates an attention to detail and unmatched quality, introducing the Prime + Proper story before guests reach their seats.
As a foundation of Prime + Proper’s brand, it delivers the state’s largest restaurant dry-aging room, specializing in the finest in-house butchery and dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, along with specialty Wagyu from around the globe. The dual-sided wine display creates a showcase for incoming guests and those seated in the private dining room.
Every seat in the restaurant is designed to be the best seat in the house. Elevated booths create a subtle tiered effect, offering sweeping views into the open wood-fire kitchen or out toward Nashville’s historic train station framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. The centerpiece bar showcases a custom hand-finished reeded glass chandelier and is surrounded by elevated bar booths, creating an intimate but lively space, blending community with sophistication.
Prime + Proper bar rendering
Prime + Proper assembled an innovative group of partners from Michigan to Tennessee that collaborated on every aspect of the buildout, a true reflection of the brand’s story and intentional design. Tennessee-based Shaub Construction Company and Detroit-based Tury Design led the creation of the one-of-a-kind restaurant interior experience, working in close collaboration with Nashville-based Remick Architecture, which oversaw each architectural detail.
Lighting completes the experience with a carefully calibrated 2400 Kelvin glow, casting a warm golden hue that enhances the refined textures and unique elements of the space, ultimately creating an intimate and modern atmosphere. Each fixture is custom-designed and individually produced. Prime + Proper’s lighting design sets an immediate distinction, enveloping guests in a standout environment.
Heirloom Hospitality, along with the Prime + Proper team, is ecstatic to announce that Alissa Longtin, a recognized hospitality leader and Nashvillian, will be stepping in as the General Manager. “I’ve dedicated my entire career to the world of steakhouses and trust me when I say that Prime + Proper is not like the others,” Longtin said. “They push the status quo in every decision they make and every dish they serve. Each detail, from the wood-fire grill to thoughtful sourcing to the meticulous and intentional design, contributes to the experience. I’m so excited to open the doors in 2026 and welcome the Nashville community into a hospitality experience they’ve never witnessed.”
The private dining room is adorned with refined details, presented in a contemporary fashion with a deep burgundy color. The walls are framed with custom walnut trim. On one side, a view of the entry wine display illuminates the space. On the contrary, antique mirrored tile and curated art add depth and personality to this private space. Centered over the 16-foot stone table is a 12-foot chandelier suspending 14 cast-glass pendants that glisten over the guests.
Prime + Proper concierge rendering
Located at 1000 Broadway, Prime + Proper Nashville will occupy approximately 7,200 square feet with approximately 185 seats in the main dining room, an additional 20 in the private dining room and 14 bar seats.
Prime + Proper will feature its one-of-a-kind Knife Society membership for guests to have access to custom-made knives, exclusive dinners, curated events, priority reservations and more. The Knife Society is designed to provide a luxury lifestyle experience that seeks to create an engaging community around service and culinary excellence. Stay tuned for the opportunity to become a Founding Member this winter.
Prime + Proper will be open for dinner seven days a week. The restaurant will employ a team of over 70 hospitality professionals in roles such as service and beverage artists, chefs, concierge, maître d’, sommeliers and culinary support roles.
For more information and updates about Prime + Proper’s Nashville Yards opening, follow along on Instagram @primeandproperrestaurants.
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About Prime + Proper
Founded in 2017 in Detroit by Heirloom Hospitality founder Jeremy Sasson, Prime + Proper creatively reimagines modern steakhouse fare with contemporary culinary mastery. Sourcing the finest USDA Prime cuts, the best of Wagyu and rare selections from the world, Prime + Proper takes pride in its dedicated in-house butchery and custom dry-aging program. Every steak is grilled over locally sourced wood and coal, enhancing the bold, exclusive flavors that define the Prime + Proper experience. The menu also features a colossal raw bar, caviar service, salads, signature woodfired seafood, fresh takes on classic sides and meticulously executed desserts. Tableside service elevates the dining experience. Rounding out the menu is a robust beverage program featuring inventive cocktails, an extensive library of the finest spirits and a worldly wine program led by a team of sommeliers, featuring a cellar of over 10,000 bottles. Inspired by the mannerisms of someone who is prim and proper, Prime + Proper elected to expand on this idea, incorporating their passion for integrity and quality. “Prime” not only represents their selection of prime meats, it is also the very definition and representation of the concept. “Proper” describes every facet of their genuine dedication and obsession to the art of hospitality, what it means to truly value the guest and every detail in the execution of service to provide an unprecedented experience. Prime + Proper will be opening a second location in late 2025 at 1000 Broadway, Suite 1000, Nashville, Tenn. 37203.
About Heirloom Hospitality
Established in 2010, by Founder Jeremy Sasson, Heirloom Hospitality was born from a single location and today operates a diverse set of creative hospitality experiences across several restaurant concepts. The company’s ethos resonates from its fanatical pursuit of cultivating relationships and extraordinary hospitality within each community it resides. Heirloom currently owns and operates the brands Townhouse, Mad Nice, and Prime + Proper and does so with the power of nearly 500 amazing hospitality professionals within the company.
About Tury Design
We are a full-service interior design firm, focused on custom experiences. Our approach is ingrained in detail and authenticity, emphasizing the subtleties of process. Using narrative as the conceptual driver, we create unique interiors that tell a story through materiality, mood, and all the nuanced things that live within. Being collaborators, our focus is on meaningful conversations with clients, allowing them an opportunity to be a part of the design process from the onset. It is just as important to capture the function of a space, along with a unique and memorable experience that helps tell its story.
