NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — After 31 years at its landmark location on Lower Broadway, Jack’s Bar-B-Que has sold its building to Robert’s Western World. The sale reunites the historic properties, which were previously connected.
Jack’s founder, Jack Cawthon, said the sale followed discussions about Robert’s planned expansion and that he’s confident the venue’s legacy is in good hands. Robert’s will preserve the site’s character, with updated plans to be shared in the coming months.
“Our Charlotte store will now serve as our Downtown location, with the added benefit of free parking,” says Cawthon. “We’re also excited to refocus on catering; we were one of Nashville’s largest caterers in the 1980s, and we see big potential in that market again.”
The businesses will maintain ties, with Jack’s continuing as the preferred caterer for Robert’s private events and a new menu item featuring Jack’s brisket set to debut…