Category 10 in downtown Nashville is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., through its Opry Entertainment Group subsidiary, in partnership with country artist Luke Combs as the featured/co-founding talent behind the concept.
Ownership details
- Ryman Hospitality Properties (via Opry Entertainment Group) is the primary owner and operator of Category 10, overseeing the venue’s development and management.
- Luke Combs is the celebrity partner and co-founder whose branding, music, and memorabilia define the venue, but the underlying property and business are controlled by Ryman/Opry Entertainment.
Location and background
- Category 10 occupies the former Wildhorse Saloon site at 120 2nd Avenue North in downtown Nashville, converted into a multi-level bar, music, and entertainment complex.
- The concept is marketed as a large-scale honky-tonk and sports/entertainment venue, tying into Luke Combs’ hit “Hurricane” and positioned as one of the flagship properties in Ryman’s downtown entertainment portfolio.
