Inside Category 10: Luke Combs Welcomes Fans To His Dream Nashville Bar With Private Performance

Luke Combs welcomed fans into Category 10, the brand new entertainment establishment on Friday (Nov. 1) with a private concert for The Bootleggers. The event served as the unofficial grand opening of Category 10 on the night before it opened to the public. 

Combs delivered a performance of some of his biggest hits, including “Hurricane,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” “Fast Car,” and more, and admitted having a bar in Nashville is a “dream come true.” 

During the opening celebration, Combs stopped the show to address the crowd, some of whom had been waiting outside for several hours. 

“It is pretty wild. I’m not going to lie…Seeing y’all in here, seeing this place come to life was something I never thought I’d be a part of, but I’m very, very grateful that I have made it this far and I would not be this far without each and every one of you guys who are in here tonight,” the 34-year-old shared from the stage. “I know that you guys have been lined up, some of you all day to be here….Thank y’all for that, man. It really does mean a lot.”  

He continued with a heartfelt message, expressing his gratitude to everyone who has supported him and sharing his amazement at how far he’s come in his career.

“We toured really hard this year, played some really, really, really big shows, and had a whole lot of fun doing that. And again, my life is filled with things that I did not think that it would be, and things that I, at times am not sure that I deserve, but things that I’m all very, very, very, very grateful for and very, very appreciative of. I want you guys to know that I do this because I love it. I sing because it’s the only thing that I’m good at. I write songs because it’s hard and I want to get better and just, it means the world to me that for whatever reason you thought that I was worth following and listening to it means a whole lot to me.” 

Category 10, which is the former home of Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon, officially opened to the public on Saturday. This four-story, 67,000-square-foot venue is truly one of a kind with six interior bars, three stages, a giant retail area, and a 7,000-square-foot rooftop set to open in early 2025. 

Inside, fans will experience five different areas, each influenced by Combs and things he is passionate about. 

The Honky-Tonk: A two-story genuine Honky-Tonk located at the front of the entertainment complex that offers two bars, a retail shop and a main stage for top-caliber live music. 

Hurricane Hall: The largest dance floor and stage to grace Nashville’s downtown area is situated on the first floor of the multi-level establishment. The space is fully equipped for world-class line dancing and will also be available to host ticketed concert events with a capacity of up to 1,500 guests. Here, guests will find the Beer Never Broke My Heart bar and the Neon Dream bar. 

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The Still: Combs hand-picked a selection of bourbon for this second-floor lounge inspired by his songwriting. The intimate setting was specifically designed for Combs’ Bootleggers Fan Club bourbon aficionados, songwriters, and music lovers. 

5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar: Named after Luke’s hit song, “5 Leaf Clover,” the third-floor sports bar has a mix of lounge and table seating along with massive screens where guests can enjoy a wide selection of major sports year-round. A real-time sports ticker is wrapped around the room, creating the perfect space for any true sports lover. 

The Eye: This 7,000-square-foot rooftop, expected to open in early 2025, is promised to be the largest outdoor deck in the Broadway area with unobstructed views of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium. 

The centerpiece of Category 10 is “The Light Show.” This custom-designed light display made its debut during Combs’ performance and offers an immersive experience to Category 10 patrons. The lights are synchronized to the music and move along with the show, adding to the experience.  

Additionally, at select moments, “The Light Show” will be joined by synchronized routines from Category 10’s new dance team and will also play during select times on weekends. 

Category 10 is located at 120 2nd Ave. North in Nashville.