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Aura Holdings Group<\/strong>, a multi-brand operator blending hospitality and entertainment to create unforgettable experiences, today announced a partnership with father-and-son NFL duo\u00a0Brad Hopkins<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Brycen Hopkins<\/strong>\u00a0to open\u00a0BHOPS Sports Zone<\/strong>\u00a0in Aura\u2019s\u00a0Wedgewood Entertainment District<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cA sports bar is a great center for community, which aligns with our goals for the Wedgewood Entertainment District,\u201d said\u00a0Ollie Gabriel<\/strong>, CEO of Aura Holdings Group. \u201cBHOPS will be a welcoming destination that unites friends and rivals under a common cause: having a good time. And there could be no better partners to deliver a truly memorable and unique experience than Brad and Brycen, who bring the athletes\u2019 perspective and connections that will elevate BHOPS above the rest.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNashville has always been about great people, great sports, and great energy,\u201d said\u00a0Brad Hopkins<\/strong>. \u201cWith BHOPS, we\u2019re creating a place where fans, families, and athletes can share that same energy together. Whether you\u2019re cheering for the home team or just here for the atmosphere, it\u2019s about connection, competition, and community.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis project means a lot to me,\u201d added\u00a0Brycen Hopkins<\/strong>. \u201cGetting to build something with my dad that celebrates the game we love and the city that supported us for so many years is special. BHOPS will be more than just a place to watch sports, it\u2019ll be a space where fans can feel part of something bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n BHOPS will be located at\u00a02018 B Lindell Avenue<\/strong>\u00a0and will join the upcoming\u00a0Aura Lounge<\/a><\/strong>, a flexible venue space with full-scale production capabilities.<\/p>\n BHOPS will offer an upscale, sophisticated sports lounge experience, featuring a 6,000-square-foot space with wall-to-wall televisions and one of the longest bars in the city. Thanks to the Hopkins family\u2019s deep athletic connections, BHOPS will also host exclusive athlete meet-and-greets, interactive watch parties, and game-day activations that take the typical sports bar experience to the next level.<\/p>\n A Tennessee Titans legend, Brad Hopkins played 13 seasons in the NFL as an offensive tackle for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. He was All-Pro in 2000 and a two-time Pro Bowler in 2000 and 2003. His son Brycen, a wide receiver, spent three seasons in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, where he won a Super Bowl ring for the 2022 season. He played college football at Purdue, where he was named first-team All-Big Ten his senior year.<\/p>\n BHOPS is targeting an early 2026 opening.<\/p>\n Follow BHOPS on Instagram for updates:\u00a0@bhopssportszone<\/a><\/p>\n For more information on Aura Holdings Group, visit\u00a0www.auraholdingsgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n