Mariana Bacayau
Reporter for Nashville Public Radio who files a local report on the decline of independent restaurants and the factors driving closures in Nashville.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
Local eatery obituaries
Mariana Bacayau, a Nashville reporter covering local restaurants, outlines how independents are closing amid rising rents, food and insurance costs. Bradley Saunders, a North America economist, maps oil-price paths and supply risks tied to Strait of Hormuz tensions. They talk about market impacts, shrinking city flavor, and why chains are growing while small eateries struggle.
