Update: Some photos from the Grand Opening are now available (thanks to the MusicCity PHiNs) “Margaritaville Nashville Sneak Peek November 20 2010”
From WKRN: Margaritaville opens in downtown Nashville
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville opened its newest location in Nashville on Monday.
The restaurant, inspired by Buffett’s song lyrics and lifestyle, officially opened at 11 a.m. on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville.
A ribbon cutting ceremony and margarita toast was held at 10 a.m. Hundreds of fans, neighbors and Parrot Heads were in attendance.
More than 200 people were hired to work at the restaurant, which seats 400 people on two floors of dining space, has three concert stages and four bars in addition to a retail boutique.
General Manager Dean Shoemaker told News 2 the restaurant blends the usual Margaritaville experience with a taste of Music City.
“We’ve tailored the menu with some of the Margaritaville favorites. Some of the items you’ll find at other venues around the country,” Shoemaker said. “We’ve added a taste of Nashville to it also. We’ve put nice juicy rib eye on the menu [and] we have some great fried chicken.”