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Hooky Entertainment Venue and Cinema to Open at Nashville Yards
New experiential destination features premium cinema, bowling, arcade, dining, and more.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:14pm
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Hooky's new experiential entertainment venue will bring a touch of glitz and glamour to downtown Nashville.Today in NashvilleHooky, a 50,000-square-foot entertainment venue and cinema, is set to open at the Nashville Yards development on April 29. The multi-story destination will offer a premium dine-in movie theater experience, full-length bowling lanes, an interactive arcade, elevated dining and cocktails, and private event spaces.
Why it matters
The opening of Hooky brings a new, experiential entertainment hub to the heart of downtown Nashville, filling a gap in the city's central entertainment offerings. As a mixed-use development, Nashville Yards is aiming to become a dynamic destination that brings people together through shared experiences, and Hooky aligns with that vision.
The details
Hooky will feature seven premium cinema auditoriums with velvet couch-style seating and full-service in-theater dining, including a chef-driven menu and craft cocktails. Beyond the theaters, the venue will have a 15,000-square-foot arcade with classic and interactive games, as well as a bowling alley with eight full-length lanes. Two full-service bars will provide elevated social spaces, and the venue will offer private event rooms that can accommodate up to 125 guests.
- Hooky Entertainment will open its new venue at Nashville Yards on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
- Tickets for the new venue are now available for purchase.
The players
Hooky Entertainment
The company behind the new experiential entertainment venue and cinema opening at Nashville Yards.
Nashville Yards
A mixed-use development in downtown Nashville that is bringing together live music, dining, hospitality, and entertainment.
Charlie Tiantawach
The CEO of Hooky Entertainment.
Joshua Pemberton
The general manager of the Hooky Nashville location.
What they’re saying
“Hooky is a natural fit for Nashville Yards, a development built around bringing people together through shared experiences. It's about giving people more ways to be connected. From cinema to cocktails to gaming competitions, it's all designed to turn a night out into something bigger.”
— Charlie Tiantawach, CEO, Hooky Entertainment
“As a former downtown resident now living just across the Cumberland, I'm thrilled to bring cinema back to the heart of the city. For years, seeing a movie meant leaving downtown. This opening brings cinema back to the city center and fills a clear gap in the downtown entertainment mix.”
— Joshua Pemberton, General Manager, Hooky Nashville
What’s next
Hooky Nashville is now hiring for its new location; interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or in person. The venue will be open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight, with extended hours on weekends.
The takeaway
The opening of Hooky at Nashville Yards represents a significant addition to the city's downtown entertainment landscape, providing a new experiential destination that combines premium cinema, bowling, gaming, dining, and event spaces under one roof. This multifaceted venue is poised to become a hub for social gatherings, date nights, and family outings in the heart of Nashville.
