Why Is Luke Combs’ Bar Called Category 10?

  • By Lane Vaughn
Luke Combs performs with guitar on stage at Category 10

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to step into Luke Combs’ world, Category 10 is your all-access pass. From the ground up, this place is built on Luke’s music, his career milestones, and the way he likes to kick back when the show’s over. From the name on the sign to the stories in every corner, there’s meaning behind it all. This is your inside guide to the new Nashville bar that blows past expectations—just like Luke always has.

The Name: Category 10

Anyone from a weather-worn state knows hurricanes only go up to Category 5. But Luke does everything bigger. His first big hit, “Hurricane,” went 8x platinum and smashed the charts at No. 1. So, when it came time to name his bar, we went up to the max and then doubled it—going bigger and wilder than the biggest hurricane. Category 10 is off the charts, just like Luke.

The Spaces: From Luke, For the Fans

Think of Category 10 Nashville as five chapters in one scrapbook—each one pulled straight from Luke’s life. Every space has its own vibe, its own soundtrack, and its own piece of Luke woven in. Here’s your guided tour.

THE HONKY-TONK

You can’t put Luke Combs’ name on a Nashville bar without a classic honky-tonk. Right past the front doors, live country music spills from the stage out onto 2nd Avenue, the Nashville way. This is the spot where the music never stops and the beer’s always cold. Plus, you’ll love the Honky-Tonk Hat Wall. Visible from two stories, 290 hats hang on this thing—each one sent in by a fan or provided by Luke himself. Check out our virtual hat wall: click a hat, learn the story behind it, and tip yours to the bootleggers that built this place.

HURRICANE HALL

Just past the Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall holds Nashville’s biggest dance floor.If you remember the Wildhorse Saloon, you know this dance floor’s got history. Luke kept that spirit alive and took it up a notch. By day, pro line dancers will teach you the steps—free lessons, no excuses. By night, the room flips into a high-voltage concert hall with A-list acts and country bands keeping the floor packed. While you’re out there boot scootin’, look up—the custom hurricane light fixture moves with the music like you’re dancing in the heart of the storm.

the still

Luke’s a bourbon guy, so you know he needed a place upstairs that felt like his own retreat. The Still is that spot: leather couches, speakeasy vibes, and a top-shelf collection curated with Luke’s favorite pours. It’s the kind of bar you slip away to when you want to slow down, sip something smooth, and feel like a VIP.

5 LEAF CLOVER SPORTS

On the third floor, it’s all about the game. Luke wanted a place to catch the Panthers, so we went big: comfy seating, a live stat ticker, and a colossal screen that shows up to four games at once. We named it after Luke’s song “5 Leaf Clover,” and whether your team’s luck is good or bad, you’ll feel like a winner here.

THE EYE

Rooftops bars are everywhere in Nashville, but none have this view. The Eye looks out over the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium, the perfect backdrop for the top level of Luke’s party. It’s a mix of riverfront vibes and good time energy, inspired by Luke’s love for being out on the water. Think “Deep Sea Senorita Fishin’” but in the heart of Broadway—a party oasis in the sky.

Category 10 is Luke Combs energy turned all the way up—music, stories, and good times packed into every corner and built for the fans who’ve been with him from the start. Now that you know the backstory, the only thing left is to see it for yourself. Step inside, grab a drink, and find your spot in the heart of the perfect storm.