ACME’S RICH HISTORY
JR Whitemore built the original three-story Acme building at 101 Broadway in 1890. In our 140 year history the building has seen many changes in the Nashville business community. The first tenants of 101 Broadway were the Cummins brothers’ grocery store, one of the brothers who later headed an investment group that built Nashville’s first reinforced concrete building, which still bears the name Cummins Station. Other tenants include Southern Soda Works, Continental Baking Powder Co., Ford Flour Co., D. Byrd & Co., Bearden Buggy, Sherman Transfer Co., Chadwell Transfer and Storage Co., and Tennessee Wholesale Drug Co. Chadwell Transfer and Storage Co.
Nashville businessman Currey L. Turner moved his feed store, Acme Feed & Hatchery, into the building in 1943 and changed the name to Acme Farm Supply in 1965. Acme was known for its promotions, including the annual “Purina Jamborees” featuring Purina pigs, Ike and Mike, who were given away as door prizes. Acme also owned a famous pet calf named Beautena that would appear on stage at the Grand Ole Opry during commercials. These promotions gave way to free “dog dipping” (a treatment for fleas) on Saturdays, which provided many memorable moments for families across middle Tennessee, including Acme Feed & Seed proprietor Tom Morales.
The Farm Supply store closed their doors after 56 years at 101 Broadway. The building sat mostly vacant until Tom Morales and his partners leased the property in 2014 to open Acme Feed & Seed.
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Acme Feed & Seed captures a uniquely ‘Nashville’ atmosphere that honors the character of the city’s past, present and future. With four floors and more than 25,000 square feet of cocktail, culinary, and entertainment space right on the Cumberland River front. Acme invites guests to experience an authentic Nashville experience on Lower Broadway.
Acme’s first floor is a take on the classic Nashville “Honky Tonk” - a “Funky Tonk” that spans multiple genres of live music seven days a week, fast-casual cuisine, and 28 draft beers on tap.Take Acme home with you by shopping our Acme Farm Store, a small farmhouse boutique with Acme-branded merchandise, local favorites, and Nashville-based artisan goods. The first floor is also home to the Acme Radio Live radio station, which champions the Nashville music scene with broadcasts, interviews, videos, and live performances.
The second floor is a place where locals and visitors can socialize comfortably in a restaurant-lounge setting. With 22 TVs, this is the best floor to catch sporting events or award shows. The walls are adorned by museum-quality country music artifacts from Owen Bradley’s collection. Customers can enjoy our full menu and exclusive sushi menu with a variety of fresh, hand-rolled creations, and an extensive bourbon/whiskey collection. This is also the perfect setting for corporate or large group reservations. For booking info, click here.
The third floor is home to “The Hatchery”, named after the long-held moniker of the building “Acme Feed & Hatchery”. The Hatchery is an impressive private event space on lower Broadway with historic charm and panoramic views of the Cumberland river front. The open floor plan gives guests endless opportunities to transform the space, from events, celebrations, private dinners, and concerts. The Hatchery is available year-round for bookings, for more information visit our events page.
Repeatedly voted the “Best Rooftop Bar” by the Nashville Scene readers poll, the rooftop bar at Acme offers sweeping views of Broadway, the Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, and the Riverfront Park. The rooftop is open air, partially covered with retractable doors so guests can enjoy a comfortable experience no matter the weather. The rooftop hosts a calendar of events, from weekend dance parties, Dungeons and Drafts with Land of Far, “Yoga Buzz” classes, and more.
