View from the entrance showing a cozy, well-lit interior with reusable tote bags, a basket of textiles, and shelves stocked with bottles in the next room. Room with wooden floors and shelves filled with natural wines. A central table displays bottles and citrus, all under oversized white pendant lights, with a portrait hanging on the back wall. White clapboard building with a charming front porch and red sandwich board sign that reads “SPREAD SPREAD SPREAD Market & Larder,” surrounded by blooming garden beds. Close-up of the building’s porch with two wooden chairs and a table beneath a “Market & Larder” sign. Hanging plants and crisp white trim give it a welcoming, homey vibe. Minimalist market counter with a wall of pantry items including preserves, sauces, spices, and wines. Wooden floors and simple decor create a clean, inviting look.

Spread Market & Larder

Spread Market + Larder, tucked inside a lovingly restored 1920s home, brings fresh bread, handmade sandwiches, curated wines, and thoughtfully sourced pantry and household goods to Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Smith Gee Studio led the restoration and designed a seamless addition, preserving the charm of one of the city’s most historic districts.

Located in the Germantown Historic Preservation Overlay District, the project came with a tangle of design restrictions. The husband-and-wife owners explored several business models before landing on one that balanced practicality with preservation. Integrating modern essentials—like vent hoods, walk-in coolers, ADA access, and mechanical parking—required creative solutions that respected the home’s historic status, all while navigating patio use, liquor licensing, and exterior design constraints. The result is a neighborhood staple that blends old character with new purpose.

Year:

2023

Location:

Nashville, TN

Architect:

Smith Gee Studio

Client:

Alex and Chad Kelly

Services:

Architecture