Bad Idea

Great food. Great wine.

06/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Logan King, who has recently been promoted to the position of Chef de Cuisine. Logan has been working with us for the past few months under , and brings an impressive background in fine dining kitchens, as well as an appreciation for artistry mixed with a little bit of fun. If you’ve been in recently, you’ve seen his creativity through the Scallop Crudo and Ramp Risotto currently on the menu! We’re excited to see what he comes up with next!

05/24/2026

Today, we bid farewell to Billie, our leader and friend.

As Bad Idea’s first general manager, Billie built and developed a service team with heart. It’s no small feat building a restaurant from scratch and we’ll be forever grateful for the foundation she has laid for the future. A small restaurant necessitates wearing many hats and she’s worn them well. Whether coordinating a party for 150 people, running the pass in the kitchen on short notice, or offering a shoulder to cry on, she did so with grace. (Her playlists weren’t too shabby either.)

Tonight’s her last night running the floor, so please drop by and say goodbye! We wish her the absolute best in her next chapter. We will miss you, Billie Blue! 💛

All fingers. No toast. - Alex & Team

05/19/2026

We’re looking to add an assistant general manager to our team! If you like building teams to deliver warm and welcoming dining experiences, please contact us at [email protected] !

05/08/2026

Closed tonight (Friday May 8th)! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

05/03/2026

It’s back! Tuesday, May 5th, we’ll be cooking up fried chicken and pouring champagne specials alongside our regular menu! Chicken available from 5:00 til sold out! See you there!

04/16/2026

🚨 We’re hiring 🚨 Bad Idea is looking to add both full-time and part-time line cooks to our kitchen team here in East Nashville.
If you’re passionate about cooking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a restaurant that’s pushing boundaries we’d love to hear from you.

Send us a DM or email your resume to [email protected]

04/06/2026

Spring has SPRUNG but cozy food will always be in! It’s a perfect day for our mascarpone grits, bacon & egg, with parmesan sabayon 💥

Reservations available on Opentable and Walk-ins always welcome!

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03/31/2026

You know the drill! Fried Chicken and Champagne is back on Tuesday, April 7th! Fried chicken thighs, Champagne and sparkling wine features! See you there!

03/22/2026

Sunshine & Caviar? No Sunday scaries here, just silly’s ☀️✨

Reservations available on (link in bio) and walk-ins always welcome!

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03/03/2026

Tonight! Fried Chicken along with sparkling wine features! See you there!

Address

1021 Russell Street #101
Nashville, TN
37206

Website

http://badideanashville.com/

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