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👀 5 different venues, 1 building

George Jones building slated for Nashville Live! entertainment complex
A rendering of DraftKings Sports & Social's interior featuring an LED screen with a Titans player on it, bar, and various seating options.
The downtown DraftKings Sports & Social will be one of two planned Nashville locations. | Rendering via Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
Where can you find a mechanical bull, rooftop sips, and a gaming parlor all under one roof? Well, soon, downtown Nashville.

Nashville Live!, an entertainment group with sister concepts in Arlington, TX and Kansas City, has plans to develop the former George Jones Museum building (128 2nd Ave. N.) — with portions of the project opening in phases as soon as this year. Here’s what we know about the venue’s five floors:

DraftKings Sports & Social | Sports entertainment + dining
  • LED media walls for sporting event viewings + live fan-cams and music on game days
  • Menu by James Beard Award-nominee Chef John Suley — think: crispy kataifi-wrapped shrimp, cacio e pepe arancini, and truffle mushroom flatbread
  • Mobile platforms to place bets
  • Specialty cocktails including The Crush — freshly-squeezed juice and your choice of liquor over crushed ice
Bonus: An additional DraftKings Sports & Social location was announced earlier this year at The Mall at Green Hills.

A rendering of the PBR Cowboy Bar featuring a mechanical bull and high top tables.

It’s only fitting Music City gets a bar honoring PBR with the Nashville Stampede in town.

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Rendering via Live! Hospitality & Entertainment

PBR Cowboy Bar | A western-inspired bar
  • Mechanical bull
  • Line dancing
  • Partnership with Lockhart Smokehouse, an award-winning Texas barbecue joint
  • VIP booths
  • Live music and DJs
A rendering of AVA Rooftop Bar with lots of planters with greenery, booth seating, and a long bar.

We’ll never say no to a new rooftop with Cumberland River views.

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Rendering via Live! Hospitality & Entertainment

AVA Rooftop Bar | Elevated rooftop oasis
  • Mediterranean-inspired small plates featuring a cucumber salad, mezze platter, and three types of skewers
  • Lounge-style seating, greenery, and lights at night
  • DJs and live music in the evenings
  • A wine list of multiple varieties, craft cocktails, and draft + canned beer
Plus, expect a speakeasy-style bar and The Gallery — a private event space with room for 450 people.
Events
Friday, June 30
  • Trey Kennedy | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way | $29+ | The comedian, who found fame on Vine, brings his “Grow Up” tour to Nashville.
Saturday, July 1
  • Wellness Market | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Killjoy, 2020 Lindell Ave. | Free+ | Shop from over 10 vendors and enjoy specials from The Loading Dock, Gammon’s Market, and The Wedge Pizza & Pub.
  • Music City Jerk Festival | Saturday, July 1 | 1:30-7:30 p.m. | The Green at Riverfront Park, 310 1st Ave. S. | Free+ | Enjoy Caribbean food and family entertainment.
Sunday, July 2
  • Monster Jam Awards | Sunday, July 2 | 6 p.m. | Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2nd Ave. N. | $113 | Cheer on your favorite drivers and crew members and mingle with superstars of the sport.
  • Celtic Throne | Sunday, July 2 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way | $35+ | This Irish dance show is set against imagery of Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, scenes from the British Empire, and traditional America — tickets are buy-one-get-one free with promo code “CELTIC23.”
Monday, July 3
  • Dog Days of Summer Movies: “Bolt” | Monday, July 3 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Green Hills Branch, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | The branch will screen a family-friendly movie about dogs every Monday in July.
  • Matchbox Twenty | Monday, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $42.23+ | The band known for hits like “3AM” and “Unwell” will be joined by special guest Ben Rector.
Tuesday, July 4
  • Fourth of July Party | Tuesday, July 4 | 4 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway | $10 | Dance the night away on the rooftop to Sam McCrary & The Mix and Aubrey Grant before Nashville’s fireworks show.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Open
  • The Nashville Farmers Market will re-open Grow Local Kitchen today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a kickoff celebration by Nicoletto’s Pasta Co. The pop-up space will later host various local chef and restaurant concepts as part of the culinary incubation program.
Biz
  • The Nashville Blanket Project will permanently close its storefront at the Shoppes on Fatherland this month due to a changing economic landscape and personal reasons. The business will remain open online.
Closing
  • Today is Taqueria del Sol 12 South’s last day of operations, though the business will remain open on Charlotte Avenue. While it’s unclear what’s in store for the building at 2317 12th Ave. S., a permit filed suggests a concept called, “12 South Wine Cafe.”
Sports
  • And that’s a wrap for the NHL Awards and Draft from Nashville. The Predators picked 11 players overall. It was also a farewell to general manager David Poile, who officially retired after being the only GM the team has ever known. Check out his last trade ever, which was a blast from the past.
Development
  • It’s official. Nashville SC, in partnership with Vanderbilt Health, held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the team’s new training facility at Century Farms in Antioch. The complex also features three full-size soccer fields.
Announced
  • Hendersonville Fire Department Station Five will become the first location in Middle Tennessee to install a Safe Haven baby box. The project allows anyone to surrender a newborn anonymously and without questions. (WTVF)
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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Music City Host Committee begins booking major events for new, enclosed stadium
A rendering of Nashville's new, enclosed stadium featuring fans filling the seats at night for a concert.
Picture what sort of events you imagine in this space. | Rendering via Tennessee Titans and Manica
The majority of large-scale events like sporting competitions and conventions are booked years ahead — that’s what makes the newly-created Music City Host Committee’s job even more vital to the future success of Nashville’s forthcoming enclosed stadium.

The group of 16 Nashville leaders, chaired by former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, have the task of helping book major stadium events. Some members include country artist Eric Church, Titans CEO and President Burke Nihill, and executive chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties Colin Reed.

A top focus is to secure the Super Bowl, 2031 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and the College Football Playoff National Championship. Other events being explored include the NFL Draft + Combine and the 2027 WrestleMania.
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What major events would you like to see at the new stadium?
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The Wrap
 
Skylar

Today’s edition by:
Skylar
From the editor
Did you know that the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has a membership with networking events curated specifically for young professionals ages 21-45? The Troubadour Membership is only ~1 year old. I had a blast at the Hatch Show Print gallery and art-making experience this week + can’t wait for the next Nightfall at the Hall performance in September.
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