Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen Opens in Clarksville

The new restaurant brings Southern comfort food and a competitive eating challenge to the Salem Road corridor.

Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Dining Out

Bold vector illustration of a cast-iron skillet with smoked meats and cornbread, representing a new Southern-style restaurant opening. — Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen and Smokehouse opened in Clarksville this September, offering traditional Southern comfort food to local residents. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen and Smokehouse officially opened in September 2026 at 116 Salem Road. Owner Jason Harvey launched the restaurant to serve residents across the Cumberland River.

Why it matters

The restaurant fills a perceived gap in the local dining market for Southern cuisine. It provides a dedicated space for traditional staples like BBQ and seafood on the west side of the river.

The menu features BBQ, burgers, and seafood, with weekend breakfast service starting at 8 a.m. The eating challenge requires customers to consume 6 pounds of food within 30 minutes, including individual meat items weighing 1 pound each.

The players

Jason Harvey

Jason Harvey is the owner of Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen and Smokehouse who personally oversaw the building renovation.

The details

Located in the former Catfish House building on Highway 48/13, the restaurant features interior decor contributed by local artists. Owner Jason Harvey personally managed the remodeling process after identifying a need for more dining options in the community.

Owner Jason Harvey hosted preference-surveying buffets from summer 2025 through the fall.
Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen and Smokehouse opened in September 2026.

Culture Shift

This opening reflects a growing movement of independent operators revitalizing local properties to offer community-focused culinary experiences. It marks a departure from reliance on national franchise locations in residential neighborhoods.

Patrons can visit the restaurant on Highway 48/13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, or during weekend breakfast hours. The new venue offers a specific eating challenge that adds a competitive element to local dining routines.

The takeaway

Diners looking for a new weekend breakfast spot or a competitive challenge can now visit this renovated space on Salem Road. The restaurant provides an alternative to existing options for those residing across the Cumberland River.