Country music star’s Tennessee-inspired bar announces Short North opening date

Country has officially landed in Columbus.

Chase Rice, a multi-platinum country artist with sold-out international tours and over 3 billion streams to his credit, is welcoming us to his farm. In partnership with Forward Hospitality Group, Welcome to the Farm, a new entertainment venue, is coming to 906 N. High St., taking over the ground floor beneath Good Night John Boy. The concept operates at its original location in Cleveland.

Welcome to the Farm’s flagship location in Cleveland, which has been open since March 2022, and its rise to success quickly called for expansion. A second location in St. Petersburg, Florida, celebrated its grand opening in November 2022, and now its success has led the farm back to the Buckeye State.

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The country music star posted a video to the Instagram account “thefarmshortnorth” on May 19 stating: “I’ve always been a Buckeye; my dad went to Ohio State. I’m very, very proud to bring Welcome to the Farm to Columbus.” 

On August 22, the country bar, influenced by Rice’s ranch in Tennessee, will open its barn doors to the public—but not before hosting a VIP Preview of the venue from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Welcome to the Farm (WTF) features a rotating lineup of country music-centric DJs, live music, a patio, and an extensive bourbon and whiskey program, plus signature cocktails, and of course, a lively spot to watch the Buckeyes do their thing this fall.

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