Jason Aldean celebrates the opening of his new three-story Gatlinburg restaurant and bar

Jason Aldean's Kitchen and Rooftop Bar in Gatlinburg held a grand opening Aug. 3 and got a visit from its country superstar namesake. Aldean was there to cut the ribbon but did not take questions as the backlash against his "Try That In A Small Town" video continues. The three-story venue is 20,000 square feet and likely will become a go-to live music venue near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, much like Blake Shelton's nearby Ole Red. The restaurant and bar at 644 Parkway opened quietly in...