Mai, a lounge opening in the space formerly occupied by Lot 7, is the latest business to make its way to The Gulch.
The venue, at 125 12th Ave. N. and across from 12th & Porter, is undergoing complete renovation for a late-December opening. Mai will feature a simple flatbread and tapas menu.
"We've had this concept for a while and didn't have the right location," said Doug Green, one of the owners. "We are trying to bring ideas from places we like in other cities."
Mai will have a dance floor and an exclusive VIP area complete with its own restrooms.
"We don't classify ourselves as a nightclub, but an upscale lounge," Green said. "Our concept works well with The Gulch. Those people moving into the area also enjoy going out on the weekend, and this will be perfect for them. We're trying to bring the big-city feel to Nashville."
Despite the struggling economy, Green doesn't anticipate it will impact his business.
"We won't be so upscale that we price ourselves out of the market," he said.




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boobie from west end ave - January 09, 2009 at 10:59 AM
nashville so needs to get over this whole VIP thing....it is such a JOKE
Report This Commentslm2009 from east tn - January 02, 2009 at 12:37 PM
New years eve was sooooo packed. They threw one heck of a party. This place looks totally different than when it was lot7. Great vibe, great staff...
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Report This Commentjeffm333 from Nashville - December 10, 2008 at 3:59 PM
I've had a peek inside and was excited to see all the extensive work they are doing - the VIP area is going to be the best addition. This is going ...
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