Pan-Asia Supermarket opens in Antioch as first phase of Nashville’s planned Chinatown development

A milestone opening in Antioch

The first building tied to a planned “Chinatown” development in Nashville is scheduled to open in early February, marking the project’s first public-facing milestone. A grand opening for Pan-Asia Supermarket is set for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. at 5255 Hickory Hollow Parkway in Antioch, within Metro Council District 32.

Project materials describe the store as the flagship location for Pan-Asia Supermarket in Nashville and position it as the anchor for a broader mixed-use concept planned for the same site.

What is planned for the site

The development branded as “Tennessee Nashville Chinatown” is planned on a 4.83-acre parcel along Interstate 24 at the Hickory Hollow Parkway address. Plans call for nearly 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space, featuring a supermarket, restaurants, retail, and an event-oriented component. The project’s stated design theme is a blend of traditional and modern Chinese architecture.

Earlier project timelines described a phased buildout, with a broader completion target set for 2027. The February 2026 store opening represents a later delivery than previously projected for the supermarket component.

• Site size: 4.83 acres
• Planned development: nearly 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space
• Planned uses: grocery, restaurants, retail offices, and an event center concept
• Restaurant count described in project materials: 10 or more

Store scale and operations

Pan-Asia Supermarket’s Nashville location is described in project communications as exceeding 44,000 square feet. The store is marketed as offering a large catalog of Asian grocery items, and the development’s promotional materials describe an on-site food court of about 3,700 square feet.

Regulatory records tied to the address show a retail food safety inspection completed on Jan. 20, 2026, with a score of 100.

“It will be a new tourist attraction, offering the unique and upscale Asian architecture, culture, shopping, dining, retail services and experiences.”

Government role and local context

Metro Councilmember Joy Styles, who represents District 32, has been publicly associated with announcing and endorsing aspects of the development. The project’s first phase arrives amid broader redevelopment activity and planning attention in Antioch, including initiatives connected to the Hickory Hollow area.

What comes next

The supermarket opening is expected to serve as the first operational piece of the Chinatown-branded concept, with additional restaurants and retail components anticipated as later phases. While the site’s marketing materials outline the scale and intended mix of uses, construction sequencing, tenant confirmations, and final buildout dates for the remaining components have not been released in a comprehensive public schedule.