Blake Shelton Opening Ole Red Gatlinburg

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Blake Shelton is expanding his standings in the restaurant business by opening a third Ole Red entertainment venue, with a $9 million, multi-level location planned to open in Gatlinburg, Tenn., in spring 2019. 

The 16,000-square foot venue will feature a bar, restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and exterior terrace, along with a menu inspired by the country star including chicken and waffles, barbeque and burgers. 

Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties made the news official March 21, a few months before Ole Red Nashville is expected to open on Lower Broadway. Ole Red Tishomingo opened in Shelton’s Oklahoma hometown in September. 

“Gatlinburg is one of my all-time favorite places,” Shelton said in a statement. “This part of the country is full of people who love good food, great music, family and most importantly, a good time. That’s what Ole Red is all about, and I can’t wait to give my fans another place to have fun in Gatlinburg.”