Chief’s is a six-story bar, restaurant, and live music venue honoring the ever-evolving musical legacy of Eric Church. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Broadway, Chief’s delivers a dynamic and immersive entertainment experience in Music City.

The venue features a premier ticketed live music space with a distinct focus on original performances, complemented by thoughtfully designed interiors inspired by Church’s artistic vision. Chief’s also houses a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, home to Outsiders Radio on SiriusXM, with the capability to host programming for various media partners.

Culinary offerings throughout the venue are crafted in collaboration with James Beard Award–winning pitmaster Rodney Scott, bringing elevated Southern flavors to every level. On the fifth floor, Redemption Bar—developed alongside award-winning artist Ashley McBryde—highlights original music and emerging talent in an intimate and inspiring setting.

Amenities

Chief’s provides a wide range of amenities designed to create a seamless and memorable experience for guests, performers, and event hosts. From large-scale live music productions and broadcast capabilities to full-service dining and flexible event spaces, the venue blends entertainment, hospitality, and modern convenience under one roof.

Dining & Entertainment

With a total dining capacity of 1,200 guests, Chief’s offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night service in a vibrant yet casual setting. Catering services are available throughout the venue. Guests can enjoy live music across multiple genres, including country, honky tonk, songwriter showcases, and multi-genre performances. The rooftop experience adds an elevated atmosphere, making it ideal for both social gatherings and music-focused events.

Accessibility

Chief’s is fully ADA compliant and thoughtfully designed to ensure accessibility for all guests. Features include an accessible elevator, assisted listening devices, cognitive sensory accommodations, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the venue.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Chief’s offers versatile meeting and event spaces suitable for receptions, banquets, theater-style seating, classroom setups, and private gatherings.

The venue includes a 2,240-square-foot space accommodating up to 250 guests for receptions, as well as a 1,900-square-foot space with a reception capacity of 200 guests.

A 1,250-square-foot area supports banquet seating for 100 guests, theater seating for 150 guests, and reception-style events for up to 150 attendees. A smaller 182-square-foot space is available for intimate receptions of up to 20 guests.

The 2,321-square-foot event space accommodates 275 guests in classroom or theater configurations and up to 350 guests for receptions. A larger 3,800-square-foot venue area supports theater seating for 500 guests and receptions for 500 attendees.

Additional event areas include a 2,500-square-foot space with a reception capacity of 350 guests, an 800-square-foot space accommodating 75 guests for receptions, and an expansive 18,673-square-foot area available for large-scale events and productions.