Country Star Cole Swindell to Open Nashville Sports Bar

The new Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux franchise will bring Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Music City.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:30am

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Country music star Cole Swindell is partnering with the Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux restaurant chain to open a new location in downtown Nashville. The franchise, set to open in 2027, will bring the Louisiana-inspired menu and sports bar atmosphere to the heart of Music City.

Why it matters

This partnership marks Swindell's first foray into the restaurant business, leveraging his celebrity and passion for sports to bring a new dining and entertainment option to Nashville's bustling Broadway district. The expansion of the Walk-On's brand into Tennessee also reflects the growing popularity of the Louisiana-style cuisine and sports bar concept across the country.

The details

The new Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux franchise will be located at 215 Broadway in downtown Nashville. Swindell, who is an avid sports fan, says the opportunity to bring the restaurant to his adopted hometown of Nashville is a 'full-circle moment.' Walk-On's was founded in 2003 by LSU basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, and the chain now has nearly 80 locations nationwide.

  • The new Nashville Walk-On's franchise is set to open sometime in 2027.

The players

Cole Swindell

A country music star who is partnering with Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux to open a new location in Nashville.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

A Louisiana-inspired sports bar and restaurant chain that was founded in 2003 and now has nearly 80 locations across the country.

Brandon Landry

One of the co-founders of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, who opened the first location in Baton Rouge in 2003 after playing basketball as a walk-on at LSU.

Jack Warner

One of the co-founders of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, who opened the first location in Baton Rouge in 2003 after playing basketball as a walk-on at LSU.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone who knows me knows that outside of music, sports are my biggest passion. Partnering with Walk-On's is a full-circle moment for me. To finally bring a location to Nashville and create a community for sports fans in a city that has given me everything is really exciting.”

— Cole Swindell

What’s next

The new Nashville Walk-On's franchise is expected to open sometime in 2027, though an exact opening date has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

This partnership between country star Cole Swindell and the growing Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux chain reflects the continued popularity of sports-themed dining and entertainment options, especially in music-centric cities like Nashville. It also showcases how celebrities are increasingly looking to expand their brand into the restaurant industry.