Category 10 — Luke Combs‘ new Nashville bar — is officially open for business, kicking off his new endeavor in a way that was nothing short of spectacular.
On Friday (Nov. 1) — just one day before the bar became open to the public — Combs welcomed his Bootlegger fans, as well as industry professionals (including Country Chord), to Category 10 for a private soft-opening show, where he performed some of his biggest hits: “Beautiful Crazy,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” and more.
For those who are unfamiliar with what Category 10 consists of, the building is 67,000 square feet — with a 7,000 square-foot rooftop arriving in 2025 — featuring “six interior bars, three stages, five entertainment experiences” and more.
According to the team at Category 10 themselves, the five entertainment experiences featured throughout the bar are as follows:
- The Honky-Tonk: Situated at the front of the entertainment complex, the two-story genuine Honky-Tonk is complete with two bars, a retail shop and a main stage for top-caliber live music.
- Hurricane Hall: Located on the first floor, and the epicenter of the venue, Hurricane Hall boasts the largest dance floor and stage in downtown Nashville, paired with an immersive light and sound experience. The space is fully equipped for world-class line-dancing and can host ticketed concert events with a capacity of up to 1,500 guests. It is also home to the “Beer Never Broke My Heart” bar and the “Neon Dream” bar.
- The Still: Inspired by Luke’s songwriting, The Still, found on the second floor, is an intimate and elevated lounge setting with a wide selection of bourbon, hand-picked by Luke himself. The space is designed for Combs’ Bootleggers Fan Club, bourbon aficionados, songwriters, and music lovers.
- 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar: Named after Luke’s hit song, “5 Leaf Clover,” the third-floor sports bar will have a mix of lounge and table seating along with massive screens to showcase an expansive selection of major sports playing year-round. For the ultimate sports fan, the space also features a real-time sports ticker wrapped around the room.
- The Eye: Debuting in early 2025, The Eye is slated to have the largest outdoor deck in the Broadway area with a 7,000-square-foot rooftop and unobstructed views of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.
To top things off, Category 10 features “The Light Show” — “an immersive, custom-designed light feature that redefines country music performances” — as well dishes and drinks inspired by the “When It Rains It Pours” singer, line dancing lessons and more.
As far as the show goes, Combs kicked off the performance with a passion-packed rendition of “Hurricane,” paying tribute to the theme of his new Nashville bar. After performing a few more of his greatest hits, he finally addressed the crowd of adoring fans, thanking them for being in attendance:
“Welcome to Category 10! Thank you for being here. This is a dream come true, and I am excited to share it with y’all. This a fan first venue with a little something for everybody.”
Combining emotional ballads like “Beautiful Crazy” and “Forever After All” with party anthems like “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” the set was certainly one to be remembered, with the talented singer/songwriter reflecting on the show — as well as the grand opening of Category 10 as a whole — in an Instagram post shortly afterwards.
“This is @officialcategory10 and it opens today! It’s a dream come true, and I am excited for y’all to see it, so next time you’re in Nashville, be sure and check it out,” he wrote, and naturally, his Bootlegger fans flooded the comment section:
“The best bar in town 👏👏👏”
“We were there last night. Soooo good!!!”
“Ahhhh I LOVE this. The only place I will be eating at in Nashville 🔥”
Category 10 is located at 120 2nd Ave N in Nashville Tennessee, and it is open to the public as we speak. Stop by and experience the bar — and all of its top-notch amenities — today.