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Midtown Today
By the People, for the People
Chris Young Announces New Sports Bar 'Famous Friends' in Nashville's Midtown
The country star's latest venture is set to open later this year near Demonbreun Street.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:34pm
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Country music star Chris Young has announced plans to open a new sports bar called 'Famous Friends' in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood, away from the crowded Lower Broadway area. The bar, named after Young's 2021 hit song with Kane Brown, does not have a confirmed opening date yet but already has active social media pages where fans can follow its progress.
Why it matters
Young's new sports bar venture is part of a growing trend of country music artists opening their own entertainment venues in Nashville's Midtown area, which is positioning itself as an alternative to the increasingly crowded Lower Broadway strip.
The details
The 'Famous Friends' sports bar will be located near Demonbreun Street in Midtown Nashville. Young says he has been working on this project as a 'passion project' and wants it to be a place where fans can come with all their friends for a great time. The bar takes its name from Young's 2021 hit song with Kane Brown, which was a major country music success.
- Chris Young announced plans for the 'Famous Friends' sports bar in March 2026.
- No official opening date has been confirmed yet for the new venue.
The players
Chris Young
A country music star who rose to national attention after winning the reality singing competition 'Nashville Star' in 2006. He has since produced 14 number-one singles and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.
Kane Brown
A country music artist who collaborated with Chris Young on the 2021 hit song 'Famous Friends', which the new sports bar is named after.
Black River Entertainment
The record label that Chris Young signed with in December 2024, marking a new chapter in his musical career.
What they’re saying
“I'm very excited for Famous Friends to be open in Nashville! I have been working on this as a passion project for a while now. A sports bar that will be Nashville famous for a reason. Something completely different where you can bring all your friends for a great time!”
— Chris Young
What’s next
No specific next steps have been announced, but fans can follow the progress of the 'Famous Friends' sports bar on its official social media pages as it works towards an opening later this year.
The takeaway
Chris Young's new 'Famous Friends' sports bar in Nashville's Midtown area is the latest example of country music artists investing in their own entertainment venues in the city, as the Midtown neighborhood positions itself as an alternative to the increasingly crowded Lower Broadway strip.
