The Listening Room Cafe in Pigeon Forge; image courtesy of The Listening Room

PIGEON FORGE - The Listening Room, one of Nashville’s most iconic music and dining venues, is bringing live music to the Smoky Mountains with the opening of its second location, in the heart of Pigeon Forge, TN.

On August 6th and 7th, the venue will make its debut with a weekend full of Grand Opening fun, to include music, family-friendly activities, games, cocktails and more.

On Friday, August 6th at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. the doors will open with two VIP shows featuring songwriter rounds from JT Harding, Phil Barton, AJ Kross, Chris Blair (The Listening Room’s owner and founder) and more. The collective group has written smash country sings and Billboard #1 hits for artists including Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Lee Bryce, Dustin Lynch and Blake Shelton.

On Saturday, August 7th from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. the venue will welcome the public for a free Grand Opening event featuring complimentary live music; beverage tastings from partners Bev, Campesino Rum, and Junction 35 Spirits; sweet treats from Krispy Kreme; and a family-friendly area featuring a bouncy house and fun crafts led by local business, CAM Cabin Crafts. The public event will be followed by two ticketed shows at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. featuring songwriters Adam Craig, Jordan Walker, Brent Anderson and Filmore.

The Listening Room Cafe seating area; image courtesy of The Listening Room

Tickets for the August 6th and 7th Live Shows can be purchased online. The Grand Opening event on August 7th will be free to the public, with no reservations required.

With the debut of its Smoky Mountains outpost, the venue seeks to bring a taste of Nashville’s iconic music scene, songwriters and culinary pursuits to Pigeon Forge.

Owner Chris Blair has believed in fostering a community that supports both established and up-and-coming songwriters since he founded the first Listening Room in 2006. More than fifteen years later, Blair is excited to expand his vision for The Listening Room, bringing this collaborative musical environment to the Smoky Mountains, with plan to expand further across the southeast next year.

Aiming to create an unmatched listening experience for its guests, The Listening Room Pigeon Forge is outfitted with top-of-the-line Bose sound systems, lighting and technology. Spanning just under 10,000-square-feet, the venue and dining space features indoor and outdoor seating, a full service kitchen and two full service bars accompanied by a full menu of American cuisine and a robust cocktail list.

The Listening Room first opened its doors in historic Franklin, TN, in 2006. As a singer and songwriter himself, Founder Chris Blair realized a need for a venue that supported the local community of songwriters, while offering top quality acoustics and technology.

The Listening Room Cafe food choices; image courtesy of The Listening Room

The Listening Room grew quickly in popularity and took its place as one of the best venues in Nashville to hear both established and up-and-coming songwriters play their own original songs. The Listening Room now resides in the vibrant neighborhood of SoBro, just a stone’s throw from the popular Broadway strip.

For more information, visit www.listeningroomcafe.com.

The Listening Room Pigeon Forge is located in The Mountain Mile, 2703 Teaster Ln., Pigeon Forge.