Fire Damages East Nashville’s Rosemary & Beauty Queen, Prompting Investigation and Uncertain Reopening Timeline for Staff
Early-morning blaze reported in Five Points
A fire damaged Rosemary & Beauty Queen, a well-known East Nashville bar and restaurant in the Five Points area. Emergency crews responded in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, after a report of a fire at the property. Officials on scene reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building before the blaze was brought under control.
No injuries were reported. Fire investigators opened an investigation into the cause and manner of the fire, and the extent of damage was not immediately finalized at the time of initial public updates.
Business reports significant damage and operational disruption
In a public statement issued shortly after the incident, the business said it was assessing the damage and indicated the fire had caused substantial impacts to the property. The restaurant also stated it was grateful no one was hurt and that additional details would be shared as information became available.
Subsequent updates and images released by the business showed heavy damage concentrated toward the back corner of the building and an adjacent patio area. The location operates from a converted residential-style structure and is known for both indoor and outdoor service areas, which can create varied repair needs following a structural incident.
Staff support becomes immediate priority as reopening remains uncertain
Owners said the business employs roughly 40 people and described staff support as the first priority while the timeline for returning to service remains unknown. The owners also launched a fundraising effort intended specifically for employee relief while repairs and next steps are determined.
For patrons and nearby businesses, the incident is the latest reminder of how quickly a single building event can disrupt hospitality operations in dense, historic commercial corridors such as Five Points, where restaurants and bars often occupy older structures and share close proximity with neighboring properties.
What is known so far
The fire occurred in the early morning of Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Rosemary & Beauty Queen in East Nashville.
Emergency crews responded, extinguished the fire, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation in initial official updates.
The business reported significant damage and said reopening timing was not yet determined.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen said it planned to share more information as assessments continued and additional findings became available.
As the investigation proceeds and damage assessments are completed, the next public milestones are expected to include clearer repair estimates, any determinations about origin and cause, and operational plans for staff and reopening.