The official opening date.
Last year, Luke Combs announced that he was partnering with Opry Entertainment Group to open a four-story bar and entertainment complex called Category 10, in the heart of downtown Nashville.
The venue, located at 120 Second Avenue just steps off the famous Broadway, will transform the current Wildhorse Saloon into a 67,000 square foot complex, complete with three interior floors as well as a 9,000 square foot rooftop with one of the best views in downtown Nashville, overlooking the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.
They’ve been sharing updates here and there on Instagram, and after almost a year of waiting, they announced today that the bar will open for business next month, on November 2nd:
We know y’all have been patiently waiting for our opening date so here it is… Category 10 is coming November 2! We can’t wait to get this party started soon 🍻 pic.twitter.com/rSun6ZjLfu
— Category 10 (@OfficialCat10) October 14, 2024
The first floor of the venue will maintain the existing stage and dance floor (so still plenty of room for line dancing), and will have a capacity of 1,500 for ticketed events. And each of the three interior levels will feature live music experiences inspired by Luke’s music and lifestyle.
Altogether, the new venue will hold around 3,000 people between the multiple levels and the newly-planned rooftop, and in addition to all of the daily live music, sports, and a top-shelf bourbon bar, the venue plans to host a full schedule of ticketed concerts and events.
Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Colin Reed, expressed his excitement at partnering with Luke and creating a bar themed around his first #1 hit, “Hurricane.”
“I knew there was something extraordinary about Luke from the first time I heard him perform ‘Hurricane.’
Even as he’s gone from filling bars to stadiums around the world, Luke has remained deeply committed to his fans and his craft.
As the downtown entertainment district continues to evolve, we view this new experience as a tremendous opportunity to position Second Avenue with a global audience of country music lovers, anchored by Luke Combs’ massive international fan base.”
Of course, the name Category 10 is a play on Luke’s debut single and #1 hit “Hurricane”:
Excited to announce my new honky-tonk will be called Category 10 and open this year!
Follow the venue’s official page (@OfficialCat10) to get the most up-to-date news first. pic.twitter.com/37H6RkhdlC
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) January 30, 2024
“Cat 10 is going to be a place that artists of all levels want to play downtown. We are building a spot where we can put on a high-level touring act show one night and a songwriter showcase the next. There isn’t anything like this venue, and I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”
Reed adds that the name symbolizes the power behind an artist like Luke Combs:
“The Category 10 name symbolizes the sheer, undeniable power of Luke’s voice, songwriting, and career, and just like Luke, this venue will be an off-the-charts experience unlike anything else downtown.”
The first floor will contain The Honky Tonk, as well as The Main Stage, which will feature the largest dance floor and stage in downtown Nashville fully equipped for 1,500-person capacity ticketed concert events.
You can view more photos of the space HERE.