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Riley Green Expands Duck Blind Bar to Gatlinburg
Country star plans second location of his popular honky-tonk concept in Tennessee tourist hub.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:20pm
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Riley Green's expanding hospitality empire brings his Duck Blind bar concept to the heart of Gatlinburg's country music-themed tourist district.Southaven TodayCountry music star Riley Green is reportedly set to open a second location of his Duck Blind bar and restaurant in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The new Duck Blind will be located above an existing Tennessee Shine Co. distillery on the Parkway in the popular tourist destination, taking over the second and third floors after renovations. This will mark the expansion of Green's first Duck Blind location, which opened in 2024 in Nashville.
Why it matters
The addition of a Riley Green-branded honky-tonk in Gatlinburg, a major tourist hub in the Smoky Mountains, signals the country star's growing hospitality and entertainment empire. As other country artists like Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean have established branded bars and restaurants in the area, Green's move to open a second Duck Blind location demonstrates his ambitions to further capitalize on his fame and fan base through unique experiential offerings.
The details
According to reports, the new Duck Blind location in Gatlinburg will be situated above an existing Tennessee Shine Co. distillery on the Parkway, with the country bar and restaurant taking over the second and third floors after renovations. This partnership with the local moonshine and spirits producer will allow Green to leverage an established tourist destination. The first Duck Blind opened in 2024 in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood, located next to the Losers bar.
- Green's first Duck Blind location opened in Nashville in 2024.
- The new Gatlinburg location is reportedly in the works, but an opening date has not been announced.
The players
Riley Green
A country music singer-songwriter who is expanding his Duck Blind bar and restaurant concept to a second location in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Tennessee Shine Co.
A distillery that specializes in small-batch moonshine, flavored whiskeys, bourbon, and wine, with multiple locations in tourist destinations like Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. The new Duck Blind location will be situated above the Tennessee Shine Co. on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
What they’re saying
“Only the realest fans will know.”
— Riley Green
What’s next
While an opening date for the new Duck Blind location in Gatlinburg has not been announced, it is expected that Riley Green will share more details about the expansion plans in the coming months as renovations progress.
The takeaway
Riley Green's decision to open a second Duck Blind bar and restaurant in the popular tourist destination of Gatlinburg, Tennessee demonstrates the country star's ambitions to grow his hospitality and entertainment empire. By partnering with an established local distillery, Green is poised to capitalize on the area's thriving tourism industry and further establish his brand among country music fans.
