ABOUT SUN DINER
THE HISTORY
When Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley paired their talents in the summer of 1954 in Phillips’ small studio in Memphis, Tennessee, the ultimate effect on popular music and society was a cosmic event equivalent to a comet and large asteroid colliding in outer space.
The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Sun influenced many major rock and roll artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. When Beatle John Lennon was introduced to a noted music business executive from Tennessee at an awards event, his first words were “Do you know Sam Phillips?”.
ABOUT
SUN DINER
THE HISTORY
When Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley paired their talents in the summer of 1954 in Phillips’ small studio in Memphis, Tennessee, the ultimate effect on popular music and society was a cosmic event equivalent to a comet and large asteroid colliding in outer space.
The Sun Records sound was a fusion of rock & roll and country music (or hillbilly, as it was called in the 50’s) that was labeled rockabilly. The Sun sound was exemplified by early Sun recordings made by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. Sun influenced many major rock and roll artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. When Beatle John Lennon was introduced to a noted music business executive from Tennessee at an awards event, his first words were “Do you know Sam Phillips?”.
ABOUT TC RESTAURANT GROUP
In late 2012, the first Tequila Cowboy and Wanna B’s Karaoke Bar was opened on the world famous Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. Luigi’s City Pizza would join the fray in May 2013 when it opened its first location on 3rd Ave, directly beside its sister locations on Broadway. Stemming from the success of the original Tequila Cowboy and WannaB’s other locations would open in Columbus, OH in 2014. A second Luigi’s City Pizza was also opened up in Columbus. A fourth Tequila Cowboy was opened up in Pittsburgh, PA in 2017 accompanied with a Little Red Corvette Kitchen & Bar.
Casa Rosa, our most recent project, opened in early 2021, again on historic Broadway. The 4 story venue features 5 Bars, 2 stages, 2 outdoor patios and a panoramic view of the Nashville skyline. Nashville’s first 24-hour diner, Sun Diner, features the history of Sun Records and also opened in 2016. In the not-so distant past, the restaurant company opened Florida Georgia Line’s FGL House, their first restaurant and entertainment destination. This four-story venue is located in Nashville’s trendy SoBro district.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar and Luke’s 32 Bridge is the group’s premiere creations and opened in 2018. Located on the heart of Broadway in the country music mecca of downtown Nashville, Jason Aldean and Luke welcomes guests inside four levels of good times, southern food with a flare, and live entertainment designed to make each visitor a part of the Aldean Army and also welcome at Luke’s PeaNut House.
Come on In!
HOURS:
• OPEN ALL WEEK
• 7 AM – 3 PM DAILY
• 7 AM – 3 PM & 7 PM – 3 AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Although we do not accept reservations, we are a walk-up friendly venue with a host team that accommodates all guests in a timely manner.