Chris Young’s Famous Friends Bar in Nashville

The country star makes his mark on Midtown.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: March 28, 2026

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Chris Young’s Famous Friends is officially open in Midtown Nashville. The country star’s new sports bar opened to the public on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, bringing a new game-day and nightlife destination to Demonbreun Street.

Named after Young’s multi-week No. 1 hit “Famous Friends,” the venue is designed as a true sports bar with a Nashville feel, offering wall-to-wall sports coverage, food, drinks and a place for fans, locals and visitors to gather.

Famous Friends Nashville Quick Details

Name: Famous Friends
Owner: Chris Young
Type: Sports bar and restaurant
Location: 1516A Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood: Midtown Nashville
Opened: June 24, 2026
Size: Approximately 90-person capacity
Live Music Stage: No
Menu: Food, cocktails, and sports-bar favorites
Named After: Chris Young’s hit “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown

Where Is Famous Friends Located?

Famous Friends is located at: 1516A Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN

The bar sits just steps from Tin Roof on the iconic Demonbreun strip, placing it right in the heart of Midtown’s nightlife scene.

This area is known for:

• Live music venues

• Walkable bar hopping

• Late-night dining options

• A mix of locals, tourists, and music industry crowds.

Is Famous Friends on Broadway?

No. Chris Young's Famous Friends is not located on Lower Broadway. The bar is at 1516A Demonbreun Street in Midtown Nashville, near Tin Roof and other Demonbreun nightlife spots.

What to Expect at Famous Friends

Famous Friends is built around the idea of a classic sports bar with a Nashville twist. Chris Young said he wanted to create a place that works for game days, but still feels like a good hangout even when there is not a game on.

According to Young, the venue has the ability to show up to seven different games at once, giving fans a place to keep up with multiple matchups under one roof.

Guests can expect a social Midtown setting with sports coverage, food, drinks and a layout designed for groups, celebrations and nights out in Nashville.

“This has been a passion project of mine for a long time. I've talked about opening a bar for years, and I wanted to create a true sports bar that still feels like a great place to hang out—even when there's not a game on. At Famous Friends, we have the ability to show up to seven different games at once, so fans never have to miss the action,” says Chris Young.

What Is on the Menu at Famous Friends Nashville?

Famous Friends serves food and drinks throughout the day, with the restaurant's official website currently listing regular, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour menus.

Chris Young has described the food as more than typical sports-bar fare. The menu also includes references to his music, including an “Aww Naw” Impossible Burger named after his 2013 hit.

View the current Famous Friends menu on the bar's official website before visiting, as menu items and availability may change.

Does Famous Friends Have Live Music?

Famous Friends is primarily a sports bar rather than a live music venue. Chris Young has said the Nashville location does not have a stage.

The smaller, one-story concept separates Famous Friends from many of the large artist-branded bars found on Lower Broadway. The focus is instead on watching sports, food and drinks, and hanging out with friends.

When Did Famous Friends Open?

Famous Friends officially opened to the public on June 24, 2026.

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Famous Friends Nashville FAQ

Where is Chris Young’s Famous Friends bar?
Famous Friends is located at 1516A Demonbreun St. in Midtown Nashville.

Is Famous Friends on Broadway in Nashville?
No. Famous Friends is in Midtown on Demonbreun Street, not on Lower Broadway.

Is Chris Young’s Famous Friends open?
Yes. Famous Friends officially opened to the public on June 24, 2026.

Does Famous Friends have food?
Yes. Famous Friends operates as a sports bar and restaurant, and its official website currently lists breakfast, lunch, dinner, regular, and happy hour menus.

Does Famous Friends have live music?
Famous Friends does not have a live music stage. Chris Young has described the venue as a sports bar rather than a traditional Nashville live music bar.

How big is Chris Young’s Famous Friends bar?
Young has described Famous Friends as a comparatively small venue with capacity for roughly 90 people.

Why is Chris Young’s bar called Famous Friends?
The venue takes its name from Young's multi-week No. 1 song “Famous Friends,” his collaboration with Kane Brown.

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