Ole Red Indianapolis, a multi-level bar, restaurant and live music venue from Blake Shelton and Boxcar Development, is set to open on Meridian Street in the Fieldhouse District in downtown Indianapolis.

Key collaborators include Ole Red owner Opry Entertainment Group, Ryman Hospitality Properties, PS&E CEO Mel Raines, PS&E executive Joey Graziano, and prominent local supporters such as Governor Mike Braun, Mayor Joe Hogsett, and Heritage of Simon Property Group founder Herb Simon, who remains influential on the project.

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Stovall previously announced the pregnancy and the due date around late August, keeping the baby’s gender undisclosed.

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Construction progress will run parallel with broader downtown development, including refurbishments of nearby historic buildings and the Signia hotel/convention center expansion.

Renovations are slated to begin later in 2026, with a historic façade restoration and a target opening to align with Indianapolis hosting the 2028 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

Boxcar Development’s partnership with local and national entities underscores ongoing momentum for the district’s sports-anchored, entertainment-focused growth.

Officials, including Governor Mike Braun and Mayor Joe Hogsett, are slated to speak at the announcement as construction plans are unveiled.

The Indianapolis location will be Ole Red’s seventh site nationwide, joining ventures in Gatlinburg, Nashville, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tishomingo, and an Ole Red inside Nashville International Airport.

Natalie Stovall of Runaway June and Keith Urban’s touring band is expecting her first child with husband James Bavendam, with a delivery date around August 26 and plans to keep the baby's gender a surprise.