Luke Combs & Opry Entertainment Group Open Category 10 [See Inside]

Category 10, the Luke Combs-inspired entertainment complex, is now open. The opening of the four-story, 67,000-square-foot venue was celebrated Friday night (Nov. 1) with a private concert for Combs’ Bootlegger fans, which included a concert from the man himself.

“Welcome to Category 10! Thank you for being here,” Combs shared on-stage. “This is a dream come true, and I am excited to share it with y’all. This is a fan first venue with a little something for everybody.”

Inside Category 10. Photo: Courtesy of Opry Entertainment Group

The celebration continued all weekend with live music from up-and-coming artists and DJs. Inside Hurricane Hall, guests experienced the debut of “The Light Show,” an immersive, custom-designed light feature that punctuated the main room of the venue. At select times, “The Light Show” will be paired with synchronized routines by Category 10’s new dance team.

With six interior bars, three stages, a retail area and four entertainment experiences inside the venue, attendees have plenty of room to enjoy Combs-inspired dishes and signature cocktails. Additionally, a 7,000-square-foot rooftop will open as part of the venue in early 2025.

The journey into Category 10 begins with The Honky-Tonk, a two-story room capturing Nashville’s honky-tonk charm, complete with bars, a retail shop and a main stage for live music. Nearby, Hurricane Hall brings downtown’s largest dance floor and concert stage, where up to 1,500 guests can enjoy line-dancing and live shows. For a more intimate vibe, The Still, a bourbon lounge on the second floor, welcomes Combs’ Bootleggers Fan Club, songwriters and bourbon enthusiasts with a carefully curated selection of spirits.

Inside Category 10. Photo: Courtesy of Opry Entertainment Group

Rising to the third floor, the 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar features screens and a real-time ticker for sports fans, offering lounge-style seating and a lively atmosphere. Opening in 2025, The Eye will crown the experience with Nashville’s largest outdoor rooftop deck, a 7,000-square-foot space with sweeping views of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.

Category 10 is owned and operated by Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), and designed in partnership with design and innovation firm, Journey. The entertainment venue is located at 120 Second Avenue North in Nashville.

Inside Category 10. Photo: Courtesy of Opry Entertainment Group

Inside Category 10. Photo: Courtesy of Opry Entertainment Group

Luke Combs performs at Category 10. Photo: Catherine Powell

Luke Combs performs at Category 10. Photo: Catherine Powell

LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.

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