At John Rich’s New Nashville Honky-Tonk, the “First Drink Is On the House” for Military, Vets & First Responders

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At John Rich’s New Nashville Honky-Tonk, the “First Drink Is On the House” for Military, Vets & First Responders

Active duty members of the military, veterans or first responders who are headed to Nashville this week for CMA Fest can stop by John Rich’s new downtown honky-tonk, Redneck Riviera, for a cold one on the house.

The Big & Rich star created a Heroes Bar inside Redneck Riviera that offers servicemen and women and first responders two-for-one on all beer, wine and cocktails between opening and 10 p.m.

“[There] is a bar inside called the Heroes Bar,” says John. “If you’re active duty or a vet or a first responder, it’s first drink on the house—it is free. It’s like, ‘Thank you for your service, and what can we get you to drink?’”

Check out the full schedule of events at Redneck Riviera during CMA Fest.

June 7: Music From 12:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.
Chris Shrader, Colt Ford, Gretchen Wilson/Jesie G, Thompson Square, John Rich to introduce Daryl Worley and The Bells, Todd O’Neil, Kasey Tyndall, Big & Rich, Morgan Myles and Big Smo

June 8: Music From 10 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Daryl Worley & The Bells, Granger Smith, John Rich, The Belles, Jay Allen, Yankton, Todd O’Neill, John Rich introduces Parmalee, Barrett Baber, Carter Winter, Chris Shrader and McCoy

June 9: Music From 10 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Chris Shrader, John Rich signs autographs (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), Natalie Stovall, Stephen Carey, The Belles, Allie Sealy, Myles Nelson, Tracy Lawrence and Dillon Carmichael

June 10: Music From 10 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Chris Shrader, John Rich signs autographs (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), Jared Blake, New North, Todd O’Neil, Kitty Hawk, Jaden Michaels and The Josephines

photo by Nash Country Daily

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