What’s that? Nevada-based Perenn Bakery opening its first Tennessee location in Franklin
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What’s that? Nevada-based Perenn Bakery opening its first Tennessee location in Franklin
Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey are bringing their European-style bakery and rotisserie to downtown Franklin. They officially open their doors at 94 E. Main St. on May 31. A Nashville location, which serves as their bread production kitchen along with retail and pastry, will be located at 2934 Sidco Road, Suite 130. An opening date for the Nashville location has yet to be announced. The O’Laskey’s have connected with local farms, including Bloomsbury, and created Bread Rover, a mobile truck that drives around the downtown Franklin area delivering freshly baked bread to customers. They also have a location in Nevada called Claio that is described as “Perenn’s fun little sister.”
Now they are bringing their European-style bakery and rotisserie to downtown Franklin.
After graduating from the cooking school in Hyde Park, New York, the couple relocated and tried several ventures before opening their own storefront in Nevada.
“When we moved to Lake Tahoe, we became private chefs because there wasn’t a huge private chef population,” Aubrey O’Laskey said. “After that, so many people asked us to cater, so we created a catering company.”
They also began to bake their own bread to serve with their meals. After they realized that many customers wanted to buy just the bread, they took the next step and opened a bakery, Perenn.
“It was a tiny little bakery with only 800 square feet to begin with,” Aubrey O’Laskey said. “It was just a way of us seeing what was kind of needed in the community, and then we expanded into opening the grocery.”
After 10 years operating in the Southwest, the O’Laskey’s decided to pack up their four kids, two dogs, a cat and even a support beta fish and move to Williamson County.
“We were interested in moving because we really missed the growing seasons on big farms,” Aubrey O’Laskey said. “We had been looking into Idaho and Utah, but just by chance, a customer from Franklin convinced us.”
One of their local customers had recently relocated to Reno from Franklin and said that many people in the area would love to have a bakery like Perenn.
“Three days later, we flew here to explore for 48 hours and fell in love.”
Since relocating, the O’Laskey’s have connected with local farms, including Bloomsbury, and created Bread Rover, a mobile truck that drives around the downtown Franklin area delivering freshly baked bread.
“ We’re incorporating a little bit more of those grocery goods, so there’s things that you can take home to eat, as well as grab breakfast or lunch,” O’Laskey said.
Their European bakery and rotisserie, has grown to several locations and even has a location in Nevada called Claio that is described as “Perenn’s fun little sister.”
With Claio being such a big hit, some have asked if the new Franklin location will also play host to it.
“Everyone was asking, ‘Are you bringing Claio to Nashville?’” O’Laskey said. “Maybe one day we will, but for now, we’ve incorporated aspects such as the rotisserie into Perenn.”
With the date of their grand opening approaching, Franklin’s newest residents are ecstatic for locals to come in and try some of their baked goods and recipes.
They officially open their doors at 94 E. Main St. on May 31.
A Nashville location, which serves as their bread production kitchen along with retail and pastry, will be located at 2934 Sidco Road, Suite 130. An opening date has yet to be announced.
Nevada-Based Perenn Bakery to Open in Franklin
Perenn Bakery is opening a location at 94 E. Main Street in Franklin and is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025. The new location will introduce artisanal baking with its handmade croissants and unique offerings to the community. The location will also host sourdough-making classes.
Perenn Bakery is opening a location at 94 E. Main Street in Franklin and is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025.
Situated in the historic Boat House building, the new location will introduce artisanal baking with its handmade croissants and unique offerings to the community. The location will also host sourdough-making classes.
“Our vision for Perenn Bakery has always been about more than just baking,” says founders Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey. “It’s about nurturing the community and creating a welcoming space where everyone can gather.”
Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey began their culinary journey at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. They brought their passion to Reno, Nevada where they operate two Perenn Bakery locations and Claio, a rotisserie, cocktail, and wine restaurant. They use ingredients from local farms, minimize waste, and create spaces that cater to families. Designed by Studio Meadow, the interior of the new Perenn Bakery will pay homage to Franklin’s heritage, particularly the Boat House along the Harpeth River.
Perenn Bakery also has for a second Tennessee location that will serve the Nashville community in the near future.
Perenn Bakery is Coming to Franklin
Perenn Bakery is opening its inaugural Tennessee location at 94 E. Main Street in Franklin. Owners Tyler and Aubrey O’Laskey met at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. The bakery also owns Claio, a rotisserie, cocktail, and wine restaurant in Reno, Nevada. The O’Laskeys plan to preserve the historical charm of the Boat House while refreshing the space with modern touches. They also have plans to open a location in Nashville in the future.. A representative for Perenn. Bakery confirmed that the Franklin location will be the brand’s first Tennessee location. The. bakery anticipates hosting a grand opening in Spring 2025, and its Tennessee webpage will be refreshed with information about operational hours closer to the opening.
What Now Nashville connected with owners Tyler and Aubrey O’Laskey over email to learn more about their plans with Perenn Bakery.
“At Perenn, we’re all about celebrating the beauty of handcrafted bread and pastries,” said the O’Laskeys in a joint statement. “We take immense pride in everything we bake, from our buttery, flaky croissants—known throughout the region—to our unique creations like the Vanilla Crème Brulee Kouign Amann. We want Perenn to be your warm, inviting escape. A place to slow down, savor the flavors, and connect with loved ones.”
The O’Laskeys met at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Since that experience, Tyler and Aubrey’s professions have been in lockstep. They went on to work at Blue Hill at Stone Barns and The Girl and The Fig together before opening a catering business in Aubrey’s hometown near Lake Tahoe.
Word spread about the O’Laskeys’ culinary creations, and the duo were inspired to open a brick-and-mortar bakery. They launched the original Perenn Bakery in 2018 and opened a second location three years later. The O’Laskeys also own Claio, a rotisserie, cocktail, and wine restaurant in Reno.
Across their restaurants, the O’Laskeys use locally sourced ingredients and make efforts to minimize waste. Sustainability and community are two cornerstones of Perenn Bakery in particular. The O’Laskeys aim to create sensory experiences for guests, not just through food, but in the design of the spaces themselves.
Perenn Bakery in Franklin will be breathing new life into the historic Boat House building on Main Street.
On opening their latest bakery in the Boat House building, the O’Laskeys said, “It embodies the spirit of preserving tradition while embracing fresh ideas, which aligns perfectly with Perenn’s values. We know Franklin residents appreciate quality, authenticity, and thoughtful experiences, just like we do, and we can’t wait to be a part of that.”
Perenn Bakery is working with Studio Meadow to design the restaurant. The O’Laskeys plan to preserve the historical charm of the Boat House while refreshing the space with modern touches. Renovations to the space are set to begin shortly.
A representative for Perenn Bakery confirmed that the Franklin location will be the brand’s first Tennessee location. Perenn Bakery already has plans to open a location in Nashville in the future.
“We’re incredibly excited and thankful to become part of the Franklin community and share our passion for handcrafted baking with Tennessee,” the O’Laskeys said. “Building relationships with residents, farmers, vendors, businesses, and artists is something we truly look forward to.”
Perenn Bakery anticipates hosting a grand opening in Spring 2025. The bakery’s Instagram page will provide updates about the progress of the new location, and its Tennessee webpage will be refreshed with information about operational hours for the 94 E. Main Street location closer to the opening date.
Source: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2025/05/23/reno-franklin-perenn-bakery-opens-first-middle-tn-location/83675767007/