Daniel Lindley, Chattanooga’s first and six-time James Beard Award nominee, is set to unveil his newest concept, 2nd American Restaurant, a follow-up to his acclaimed Nashville restaurant, 5th & Taylor American Restaurant.
2nd will open Monday, October 14 at 1601 Cowart St. in Chattanooga’s Southside, housed in a historic early 20th-century brick building, formerly used for manufacturing machine fittings.
Lindley has spent the past two years visioning and designing the space, with a focus on creating a thoughtful, familial dining experience.
The dining room and bar feature significant artistic elements, including a life-size sculpture of Elizabeth “Quatie” Ross, wife of Cherokee Chief John Ross, by artist George Dawnay, and a massive mural by Chattanooga based artist Mia Bergeron. Both pieces have powerful stories and came to life as a result of the restaurateur’s desire to share and highlight stories of sacrifice…