Chief’s is turning the lights up on Broadway with Redemption Bar, a bold new bar and entertainment venue created in partnership with country powerhouse Ashley McBryde. Nestled on the fifth floor of Eric Church’s six-story flagship, Redemption Bar redefines what a night out in Nashville can be — a place where authenticity, storytelling, and community shine as bright as the stage lights.
Inspired by McBryde’s journey to sobriety, Redemption Bar blends heart and hospitality in every detail. Its zero-proof cocktail menu reads like a songwriter’s dream, each drink named after lyrics that carried McBryde forward. Every pour and playlist celebrates creativity and connection — and while the drinks are NA-forward, the atmosphere is pure Broadway energy.
“When the opportunity to make my mark on Broadway came, I knew I wanted to create a space that champions what’s made a difference in my life; a space that lifts up the brushed aside, and makes sure everyone feels welcome,” McBryde says of the bar that opens August 28. “As someone who is three years sober, the typical response to ‘do you have anything Non-Alcoholic?’ is either ‘why did you come to a bar if you aren’t gonna drink?’ or ‘you can have soda water and a lime I guess.’ Some of my favorite places to socialize became wildly unaccommodating when the only thing that changed was what was in my cup. It was vital that I create a space where not drinking is the forethought – normalized. You can get alcohol drinks in Redemption too, because everyone is welcome.”
The heartbeat of Redemption Bar is its stage, spotlighting rising songwriters who prioritize lyrics and storytelling. “Songwriters are the backbone of this community,” McBryde shares. “And it’s important to me to create a place for all the tourists on lower Broadway to experience original music from some of the people who are keeping dreams alive in this town.”
A reflection of McBryde and Church’s shared ethos, Redemption Bar stands as a testament to the power of doing things your own way. “Redemption is a great place to start a conversation,” McBryde beams. “A spot with incredible drinks of all kinds that are as well crafted and thought out as the songs you’re hearing from the vagabonds, drifters, and dreamers that make this music city, Music City.” From the stage to the glass, Redemption Bar invites everyone to raise one — whatever’s in it — to the next chapter of Broadway.