Chief's on Broadway

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Chief's on Broadway

Live music bar · The District

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200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201

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Chief's is a vibrant six-story music venue and barbecue hotspot from Eric Church featuring Rodney Scott’s smoked perfection and a rooftop view of Broadway.  

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"This live music bar and barbecue venue from musician Eric Church is offering up some of the best of what Nashville’s honky-tonk scene has to offer. On the food side, the fifth floor and rooftop restaurant (the uppermost level is perched atop the bar’s six-story building) pulls from Church’s Carolina roots, with a menu from lauded pitmaster Rodney Scott on offer. Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog Barbecue at Chief’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner service, as well as a walk-up order window that operates in the morning and at night. Find dishes like pig skin nachos spiked with Alabama white sauce, sandwiches loaded with meats like prime brisket or pulled chicken, and the pitmaser’s signature whole hog plate." - Kellie Walton, Eater Staff

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"The fifth floor and rooftop restaurant (the uppermost level is perched atop the bar’s six-story building) at Chief’s pulls from Eric Church’s Carolina roots, with a menu from lauded pitmaster Rodney Scott on offer. Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog Barbecue at Chief’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner service, as well as a walk-up order window that operates in the morning and at night. Find dishes like pig skin nachos spiked with Alabama white sauce, sandwiches loaded with meats like prime brisket or pulled chicken, and the pitmaser’s signature whole hog plate." - Eater Staff, Delia Jo Ramsey

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"Eric Church has announced plans for a large bar on Broadway in Nashville that will serve Rodney Scott’s barbecue." - Clair Lorell

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"The multi-platinum country superstar’s behemoth new Lower Broadway bar, Chief’s (coined after Church’s nickname and his 2011 album, Chief) is a partnership with AJ Capital’s Ben Weprin. AJ Capital purchased the building that formerly housed Cotton Eyed Joe, at 200 Broadway, from another country superstar, John Rich, back in October for $24.5 million. A press release says Church, who set the Nissan Stadium concert attendance record of 56,521 across the river from where Chief’s will stand, has been closely involved in the planning process for the venue. The six-story bar will feature an intimate, seated live music venue and something that makes this bar stand out a bit from the celeb-named bar crowded Lower Broadway stretch: Church is tapping into his Carolina roots via a whole hog barbecue restaurant on the rooftop, serving meats from pitmaster and James Beard Award-winner Rodney Scott." - Delia Jo Ramsey

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I recently hosted an event at Chief's, and I couldn't be more impressed! The customer service was exceptional—attentive, professional, and genuinely caring from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, receiving rave reviews from all our guests. I am still thinking about those burnt ends and banana pudding. What truly sets this venue apart is how turnkey the experience is. From setup to cleanup, every detail was thoughtfully managed, allowing me to focus on enjoying the event without any stress. If you're looking for a private event space that delivers outstanding service, amazing food, and a seamless experience, I highly recommend booking a private event at Chief's.

Scott D

Google
Rodney Scott's BBQ and music....yes please. Enjoyed this bar, the music was old country in the main level and that was good to see. The venue is very cool. Some of the other levels were closed off due to CMA week events but we will definitely be back to check out every level. Have eaten at Rodney Scott's in Charleston and the food here is the same which means delicious!!

Julie Tucker

Google
Chief's is so fun! Chief's offers floors of music, dancing, food & drinks! The stain glass windows are amazingly beautiful from the inside and from the outside. We saw a fantastic event called Cigarettes & Pizza with Aaron Raitiere & Shelly Fairchild! It was an unforgettable evening! Can hardly wait to come back!

Sarah Kelley

Google
Several floors of different areas/bars. Not sure what each floor was. The bathrooms are clean too!! The bottom floor you walk into is a little small, but the bartender was great. They could have used 2 bartenders. The music was awesome! We spent most of our evening here!

Blaire & Jerome Burrus

Google
We had such a great time last night!! We hung out on the first floor and our bartender was amazing! She was the sweetest soul and never left us with an empty drink. We enjoyed the live music but Brittany C. will certainly be the reason we come back. It got kind of busy but she never missed a beat. We overheard other guests saying how amazing she was as well. It’s nice to go out on the town and meet great people. Chiefs is very lucky to have her! We will be back, Brittany!! Thank you for your hospitality.

Doug Kereszturi

Google
Chief’s on Broadway is a must stop while in Nashville. Awesome vibe, great music and delicious food. You might even see Eric Church make an appearance.

Danielle Basham

Google
I can’t say enough amazing things about Chief’s! Every floor of this bar is a special and an incredible experience. The amount of detail that went into this bar is mind blowing! Clearly Eric Church has had a say in every little detail and/or he has one heck of a marketing team!! We started our day with a coffee tour that was hosted by Melissa and she did a phenomenal job sharing stories and facts about Eric and the building! We were also taken care of, during the duration of our trip, by Quinton and Taylor! These two employees made us feel so welcome and like we were family! They were truly so kind and amazing. We can’t wait to come back!

Molly Phillips

Google
Loved it here! We walked around broadway a bit to check our other bars, but always wound up back here. Great people, great bbq, and awesome drink menu

Erin H.

Yelp
Kristine H was a pleasure to meet. She's very kind and attentive. Would recommend the hot chicken sandwich. Cheers!

Giselle P.

Yelp
Creative takes on traditional Nashville hot chicken, with a variety of heat levels. The chicken is crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside (so Yummy!) Ambiance is vibrant and energetic. Service is attentive and knowledgeable staff. My top Choices are: Hot chicken tenders or sandwich, loaded fries, banana pudding

Heath A.

Yelp
Chief's for drinks, round two. Definitely one of my favorites on Broadway. I'm a daytime visitor before everyone down on Broadway forgets how Momma raised them, snd this place hits the spot. Great music and my go-to day drink...The Chief.

Shasta S.

Yelp
This place was pretty cool. Interior is decorated very eclectically. Bartender very efficient- he had our drinks made in less than 30 seconds. The band that was playing was good and had little comedy bits which was fun. I can't say I'm a country fan, but I did enjoy myself. Made friends with a nice older couple from Texas. You can always make friends at honky tonks!

Julie Anna E.

Yelp
It's so hard to pick favorites when it comes to bars on Broadway but this spot was in my top 5. Great spot. I felt comfortable enough to dance all night long- something that can't be said for all the bars. We had a blast here. Service was impeccable. The bartenders were soo sweet, men kept buying us drinks, and we had a fun night, zero complaints!!

Eva H.

Yelp
Sweet bartenders even when they were swamped, prices obviously are a little higher than Nashville average but that's Broadway. Everything tasted great and the rooftop view is really good, it's nice you can see the rest of Broadway + the Cumberland. Decor is cool too!

Carina E.

Yelp
Got a chicken salad. I asked for extra dressing and received it, but really need more. No one checked. The waitress was very nice, just distracted. The food was meh--ok. The place was a kick. So many floors with a different atmosphere. Loved it!

Bill G.

Yelp
Great food, great service by Kristine. She was very attentive and the food and drinks came quickly

Camilla J.

Yelp
Wow! Finally open and I can understand it took some time to finish this beautiful building. This was definitely worth waiting for! The rooftop is perfect, both inside and outside seating opportunities. There are so many floors to explore and the live venue is super cute, like a mini Rayman. We sat down and watched Eric Church videos for a bit, can't wait to see some live shows here. ( Tip, go online and become a member!) I love how fun it's decorated and all the details The bbq is delicious and has all the fixings you can wish for. This is for sure going to be my favorite hang out spot this summer.

Rachel L.

Yelp
I've been looking forward to Chief's opening for a while, and it definitely did not disappoint. Had tickets in front and center in the balcony and the view is amazing! That said, my mom had to move to another seat as she couldn't handle that front row balcony as scared of heights. In her defense, the railing on the balcony is incredibly low and I think anyone who has issues with heights will struggle in that section. Servers come to your seats for drink orders. Very kind and quick. Acoustics are perfect inside and I love the vibe. Stained glass windows in the concert venue upstairs and really well designed. 10/10 and can't wait to see more shows here soon!

Shelly B.

Yelp
I was having a great time and we wanted to order a drink and have a seat. The table was dirty so I asked the bartender for a rag to wash the table. He said I have to ask the security for one. I proceeded to ask security for a rag and they said nope that's the bartender's job. I went back to the bar and grabbed a rag to wipe off the table and when my friend asked for a drink, he said I will not serve you a drink, cause you're with that woman who I don't appreciate going behind my bar and grabbing a rag. I said to him I asked you for a rag and you told me I had to ask security. He proceeded to say no I told you to wait a moment and I would get you one. That is a complete and utter lie. I will never go there again because their service is crap!!!!

Stacy A.

Yelp
Good looked great! We did not eat. I had a Bloody Mary which was very good not too spicy. The bartender was very friendly and quick. The music was some of the best we heard in honky tonks all weekend!

Lori W.

Yelp
Eric Church Chiefs bar was a super fun place. I know it's all about the band but they picked a good one the day I was there. The food was not great so don't waste your time on that here. Security and bartender was just average, did not get the vibe they liked their job which is a downer when you come to have fun. Definitely check out this place.

Bob B.

Yelp
What a place. Six floors high with a view of Broadway from the top. Fortunate enough to get to experience Ecic Church in his place in the small entertainment room on floors 3 & 4. Fantastic place to visit. Live music on the bottom floor.

Anthony H.

Yelp
Great ambience inside. Has 6 floors with a rooftop outside area. Bbq restaurant part of the facility. Food looks delicious

Wesly B.

Yelp
Got an email on July 3 to come to Chief's for an XM Music Row Happy Hour. I'm a Church Choir member and have a brick dedicated to me there like other Church Choir members do. So my wife thought it would be cool to check it all out. The email invite said special guest might arrive, so of course we were hoping to see Eric. We hung out on the first floor a bit, followed by drinks and listening to piano style music on floor two. Both were great. Went up to floor five for the BEST BBQ. Our waitress was awesome. That whole crew on floor five really seemed to have a good time. Then we went to floor 3 for the XM Happy Hour. After a few hours they kicked off the part with the special guest. We were told by staff there Eric was supposed to be in that day, but sure enough after a couple hours into the Happy Hour show out walked Chief. It was an awesome experience. So happy to be a Church Choir member. What an awesome experience. It won't happen often so we felt blessed with this experience to see Eric up close and personal.

Bridgette C.

Yelp
Excellent and wonderful food. The ambiance is unmatched. And don't even get me started on how incredible the service was. 10/10!!! Beyond what I could have imagined. We love it here!!!!

Ray R.

Yelp
The place has a cool vibe with a cool interior. If you're on broadway and want to get a good cold beer and enjoy a cool place stop at this honky tonk

Abigail D.

Yelp
Such a fun place, the building is gorgeous and the staff is so friendly. Alabama Hannah is a must try!!

Rod S.

Yelp
Spent a couple hours there one weekend. Fun place, great music and able to walk around in there.

Olivia S.

Yelp
We got allusive tickets to one of Eric Church's steeple performances in his new bar Chiefs, the one Morgan Wallen threw a chair off. Anyways, on that same infamous rooftop you can grab some amazing Rodney Scott's bbq. I fell in love with Rodney Scott's in BHAM AL so was excited to get to enjoy it before the performance. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and Mac and cheese as a side. It was so good. The turkey was juicy and the Mac was fresh and tasted homemade. We got amazing seats (first come) overlooking Broadway, super cool! I love Eric Church and after tonight I love him even more!! This bar/restaurant/venue and more, is a must if you're on broadway.

Mandy K.

Yelp
Hail to Chiefs! The newest addition to Lower Broadway's neon neighborhood has arrived in loud fashion. Chief's is a reflection of its namesake, Eric Church. It is many things in one. The first floor is expected. A live band and huge bar. The decor is different from other honky tonks... the classic Tiffany style/vintage Pizza Hut (for lack of a better description) lighting fixtures are a fun touch. But it is as you climb the stairs that this place gets different. The dueling piano bar was my absolute favorite. The players were great at crowd inclusion and humor. Highly recommend! The Ryman inspired performance venue is cool. Complete with church "stained glass" windows and pews. When there isn't a show, you can watch Eric's videos. Then, another floor up, there is a full bbq restaurant. We didn't sample but it smelled great. Now, the rooftop was a let down for me. It's set up as a dining area for the bbq. For a rooftop with a primo view of the river, I feel this is a vast under use of the space. And the bbq sauces/condiments sitting out on the exposed tables in the heat? That's an ew for me. But overall the venue is poised to be a great stop on Broadway. It's cool, fun, and different enough. We left smiling and looking forward to our next visit!

Jay L.

Yelp
This place rocks!!!! On the second floor you can hear two deaf pianists ruin your favorite song! What a deal?!!!

Randall T.

Yelp
I don't write too many reviews about places typically, but I had to for this place. It has such a cool unique vibe compared to many other places on Broadway and the staff are super friendly and funny! I came here with a group of friends and we had an absolute blast! The music is great too. Jordan was our bartender and we loved her! She is hilarious and can make some really good drinks :) We will definitely be coming back!

Brian F.

Yelp
Super fun, smaller for Broadway standards but it's because of the live music set up which is like no other. Great roof top, chairs were heavy up there. Great drinks up top, cool vibe.

Derek M.

Yelp
Service was great, had a great time hanging out. Rodney Scott BBQ was out of this world. Could not have asked for better Pork Belly Burnt ends, hush puppies, and corn bread! My wife enjoyed the drink, they was made good she said.

Kohei A.

Yelp
Great great staff, amazing. However, the rooftop needs a DJ or some sort of live music, it was absolutely dead, and there's no reason for that. What a waste of time

Heather H.

Yelp
I honestly had a large variety of items because we had six people and all tried a little of each others items. I was very disappointed by the lack of seasoning on everything. Two of my friends with us enjoyed their meals.

Jason R.

Yelp
My girlfriend and I were refused admission due to my size. Doorman said I was too big to control if I got in a fight (I'm 6'6" and a jacked 255 lbs.). I'm the VP of a large company that works with the NFL. I would never jeopardize my career for a dumb bar fight. What kind of BS discrimination is it not letting in big guys? Why hire 5' 8" 170 lb. Bouncers uf that's the case. Being from LA, this would never fly. My GF and I were sober and VERY well dressed. It was ridiculous.

Dennis G.

Yelp
Got a chance to try Rodney Scott's burger week submission this week. Four ounce smash burger adorned with two pieces of thick cut pork belly, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, bbq sauce and pickles. Great flavor, good mouth feel, and satiated belly. There was good music to keep us entertained during our wait so overall a great experience.

Margaret C.

Yelp
We did not eat dinner at Chiefs, but the menu looked great. We had a wonderful server and she did a great job suggesting yummy drinks to try. We also did the Jell-O shot! I love the decor of the restaurant and the nods to NC. The view from the rooftop was amazing! I would for sure go back.

Cindy H.

Yelp
Fun place, surprisingly good BBQ, and a great rooftop deck for a comfortable spring day!

Beth F.

Yelp
I'm giving Chief's five stars because of the decor. Very cool spot if you want to get your honky-tonk fix in! Drinks are what I expected/classic bar cocktails. Unfortunately I did not try the food so I don't have much to say there, but the atmosphere was very cool and the live music was amazing. Make sure you take the time to check out all the floors upstairs.

Terrell L.

Yelp
I was double charged. Had a sandwich replaced on Saturday the meal would've been a $10 difference. I check my account this morning and I was charged $74 on the 2nd and $84 on today. Horrible!!! Can't get anyone on the phone either.

Elsie J.

Yelp
Services is terrible. We waited 49 minutes for our food and it came out cold. Do not recommend. good for bar but not for food.

Sean O.

Yelp
It was my first time dining at Chief's and was immediately greeted with Southern hospitality. I had a friend take me out to get some BBQ that represented the city and Rodney Scott's did not disappoint. It was nice to find a friendly, bright, and quiet spot off the hectic, party strewn streets of Broadway to catch up with an old friend and share a delicious meal. Our server Quentin was fabulous. He checked on us repeatedly but without being invasive. He made great recommendations on the menu and walked us through their 3 unique sauces and when the food arrived I was greeted with the Alabama white sauce and the house made hot sauce which were fantastic. I would definitely recommend Quentin and Chief's for people visiting Broadway looking for a fun atmosphere, great service, food, and reprieve. Now, to explore the roof and the other 5 floors of entertainment!

Jen B.

Yelp
Food was amazing! Tried the BBQ! The Mac & cheese was the best! Drinks were tasty! Friendly service! Will definitely be back!

Tom A.

Yelp
Great venue for food and entertainment. Kristine is Chiefs best bartender by far! She's the reason we go there.

Jay M.

Yelp
Saw a show last week. It is an intimate venue with nice acoustics, minus exterior bar noise during quieter songs. The smallish wooden bench seats in the balcony were a horror show. Not sure how any one of larger stature could survive sitting on these for long.

Rob H.

Yelp
Sitting in the window overlooking Broadway with a gentle breeze listening to a rendition of the Arlo Guthrie/ Steve Goodman "City of New Orleans!" Say what you say.. yep.. but the music soon morphed into Walkin After Midnight by Patsie Cline.. Although I had to show my ID twice to get a beer (I'm 68!) and point out that my change from a $100 bill was WRONG... the ambiance of all the Eric Church posters was certainly a change of pace from an ole honky tonk feel! Eric holds a residency at the performance space upstairs which certainly would be fun!!

Karen S.

Yelp
Small place and very crowded on main floor. The band was really good but there was nowhere to even stand. Beers not so great and pricey. We went upstairs and it was pretty empty. They had a guy playing a piano and singing and it wasn't really our type of scene. Didn't stay long. One beer and out.

Jennifer M.

Yelp
By far the best service and friendliest bartenders here at Chiefs. We stopped at a couple other places before we made it here. They did not come close to comparing to the bartenders on the 2nd and 3rd levels!!!

Sandy T.

Yelp
Great bbq, good bar, good service. The only bar that carded everyone during the daytime and claimed it was Tenn law.

jason l.

Yelp
Kristine was the greatest bartender so nice and sweet. Everyone needs to check this place out and enjoy every aspect from the food to the drinks to the service was outstanding

Anne M.

Yelp
Kristine was warm and welcoming! Chatting with her made our last afternoon in Nashville just perfect! Thank you, Chief's!

Matt M.

Yelp
Kristine is a level 10 bartender! Turkey club is the bomb! Also loved the pork rinds w/ pimento cheese. We will be back!

Kristin M.

Yelp
My girlfriends and I ate here two of the nights that we were in town visiting. The first night, I had the brisket platter with cheddar sausage. The macaroni is to die for! And the hush puppies are some of the best I've ever had with the sweet butter. The second night we went, I had the prime rib sandwich, at first glance, I was not impressed, but it was absolutely delicious. Both nights that we went, the service was excellent. This is such a great spot right on Broadway. I am so glad we went back a second night, it did not disappoint!

Joe Y.

Yelp
Had paid concert seats but was not allowed to use the elevator to get to the show on the 3rd floor. Apparently this was due to a private party on 2nd. Which they blocked. Even more baffling no bathrooms on the 3rd floor so I'm stuck hustling the stairs. The exit here does not face Broadway which is even weirder! The problem with this place is the design. You can't get to anything without a hassle.

Carol S.

Yelp
Everything on the rooftop was fantastic thanks to our server, Quentin! The drinks were great. The salad with pulled chicken was very tasty and the fries hit the spot! If there is a downside to the bar, it would be that they had the live band mixed so loudly that no one was even sitting down there to hear them. There's no better way to keep playing to an empty room... so loud we ran past the speakers.