Austin's Iconic Jo's Coffee Opens First Tennessee Location in Downtown Nashville

The beloved Texas coffee shop brings its signature drinks, tacos, and community vibe to the Music City.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:04am

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A colorful, minimalist 3D illustration of a stylized coffee shop interior, with clean geometric shapes, bold colors, and soft lighting, representing the arrival of the beloved Texas brand in Music City.The vibrant, community-focused vibe of Austin's iconic Jo's Coffee brand now extends to its first Tennessee location in downtown Nashville.Today in Nashville

Jo's Coffee, a popular Austin-based coffee shop known for its iconic "I love you so much" mural, has opened its first location outside of Texas in downtown Nashville. The new shop, located inside the Dream Hotel, will serve up Jo's signature coffee blends, specialty drinks, and Texas-inspired food menu items to Nashville residents and tourists alike.

Why it matters

The expansion of Austin-based businesses like Jo's Coffee to Nashville highlights the growing connections and similarities between the two cities, which are both experiencing rapid economic and cultural growth. As more brands migrate between the two hubs, it underscores the shared appeal and synergies that Austin and Nashville share as prominent music, food, and tech destinations.

The details

Jo's Coffee, which was founded in 1999 in Austin by brother-sister duo Liz and Lou Lambert, has grown to 10 locations across Texas. The new Nashville shop marks the brand's first expansion outside of its home state. Located inside the Dream Hotel, the Nashville Jo's will serve up classic coffeehouse drinks like the signature "Turbo" iced latte, as well as a menu of Texas-style tacos, pastries, and sandwiches. While the iconic "I love you so much" mural that adorns the original Austin location won't be replicated in Nashville, the shop will bring the same community-focused vibe that has made Jo's a beloved Austin institution.

  • Jo's Coffee opened its first Tennessee location on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The brand has been expanding across Texas, opening around two new stores per year over the last three years in Austin and Houston.

The players

Jo's Coffee

A popular coffee shop brand founded in 1999 in Austin, Texas, known for its iconic "I love you so much" mural and community-focused vibe. Jo's has 10 locations across Texas and has now expanded to its first out-of-state location in Nashville.

Liz and Lou Lambert

The brother-sister duo who launched Jo's Coffee in 1999 in Austin.

Jamie-Lynn Argenta

The Hyatt Austin Regional Food and Beverage Vice President who previously worked for Bunkhouse Hotel Group, the longtime owner of Jo's Coffee, and oversaw the brand's expansion to Nashville.

Hyatt

The hotel company that acquired the Jo's Coffee brand in 2024 and is now overseeing its expansion, including the new Nashville location inside the Dream Hotel.

Dream Hotel

The hotel in downtown Nashville where the new Jo's Coffee location is situated, between Fourth Avenue North and Printer's Alley.

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What they’re saying

“It has always been a dream for the brand to expand outside of Texas, and when our team was visiting Dream Nashville last year, we just immediately saw the potential.”

— Jamie-Lynn Argenta, Hyatt Austin Regional Food and Beverage Vice President

“Nashville felt like a natural extension for our brand since there's a lot of synergy between Nashville and Austin. Both cities have a strong sense of community and incredible food and music scenes. It felt like a natural fit – right place, right time.”

— Jamie-Lynn Argenta, Hyatt Austin Regional Food and Beverage Vice President

What’s next

Jo's Coffee plans to continue its expansion across Texas, with the goal of opening around two new locations per year. The brand has not announced any additional out-of-state expansion plans beyond the new Nashville shop.

The takeaway

The opening of Jo's Coffee in downtown Nashville underscores the growing connections between the two cities, as Austin and Nashville continue to swap businesses and cultural influences. This migration of iconic brands highlights the shared appeal and synergies that make these two hubs attractive destinations for food, music, and community.