Nashville, Tennessee, has always been a must-see destination for country music fans. It’s home to the famed Grand Ole Opry, where many country stars got their start. But Downtown Broadway in Nashville has helped drive a huge increase in tourism in the last few years. The area has become a hot spot for celebrity-owned bars. But one bar with a famous musician’s name attached failed and closed after less than one year.
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Country Singers Take Over Nashville Bar Scene
If you take a walk through the Broadway area in Nashville, you’ll see a ton of bars bearing the names of famous musicians. If you’re lucky, you might even see the country star inside. Dolly Parton has a bar in Nashville, but she’s taking it a step further with a new hotel coming next year.
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson all own bars in Nashville. Morgan Wallen opened his bar in June 2024, two months after he was arrested for throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church’s bar down the street.
Singer’s Bar Fails, Up For Sale After Less Than 1 Year
Jon Bon Jovi has been a rock legend since the 1980s. He fronts his namesake band, Bon Jovi. The group’s song “Livin’ On A Prayer” is a worldwide phenomenon. However, the band has been in turmoil for a few years now.
Due to the lead singer’s vocal issues, the band hasn’t been able to tour since 2022. Bon Jovi did release the album Forever last year. A new edition featuring collaborations with artists such as Jelly Roll drops on October 24, 2025…