Whataburger announces first Nashville-area location, with more in the works

Whataburger has officially announced its return to Nashville.

On Wednesday, the San Antonio-based restaurant chain confirmed plans to open a Nashville-area restaurant at 5055 Old Hickory Blvd. The Nashville Business Journal reported in November that the company was actively pursuing the location.

The Hermitage restaurant is set to open this fall, with additional Middle Tennessee locations planned for 2022, according to a news release.

The popular chain plans to hire more than 200 Nashville-area…