Owner Juston Sprinkle Joins WGNS’ Conversations with Mike Sparks as Honky-Tonkin ’Bout Opens in Downtown Smyrna

Boots, Bulls and Cold Beer: Honky-Tonkin ’Bout Brings Nashville Flavor to Downtown Smyrna

By Mike Sparks

Downtown Smyrna has a new heartbeat — and it comes with live music, the smell of a good steak, and the roar of a mechanical bull.

Honky-Tonkin ‘Bout has officially opened its doors at 1 N. Lowry Street, taking over the former Print Shop restaurant space and bringing with it everything you’d expect from a classic Tennessee saloon and steakhouse — cold beer, neon lights, boots on the dance floor, the largest selection of whiskey behind the bar, and yes, that mechanical bull.

I had the pleasure of welcoming owner Juston Sprinkle, along with Ginny Williams and Rodger Thomas, onto Conversations with Mike Sparks on WGNS Radio — and I have to say, the excitement in that conversation was contagious. These are folks who believe in Smyrna, and it shows in what they’ve built.

The highlight of the conversation? Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed called in and placed a friendly wager — promising she’d ride the mechanical bull. Mayor Reed, Smyrna is watching. We’re going to hold you to that!

Honky-Tonkin ‘Bout will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 5, with a full day of live music. Erica Rae kicks things off at 4 p.m., with Righteous Revolver taking the stage at 9 p.m. It’s shaping up to be one of the best nights downtown Smyrna has seen in a long time.

Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Smyrna is growing — and it’s great to see local entrepreneurs investing in the kind of destination that gives our community a place to gather, celebrate, and have a little fun. Come on out, support a local business, and maybe take a turn on that bull.

Zero regrets.