A new rooftop bar inspired by Dolly Parton has hot pink umbrellas, plush couches, and a chicken-wire sculpture of the country music legend — take a look inside

Melissa WileyJul 22, 2020, 03:56 IST

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A brightly decorated bar inspired by country music legend Dolly Parton has opened on the rooftop of the Graduate Nashville hotel.
Called White Limozeen after a 1989 song and album by Parton of the same name, the bar is located steps from Vanderbilt Univeristy and lower Broadway.
Ben Weprin, CEO and founder of Graduate Hotels, described White Limozeen's decor as "over-the-top."
Graduate Nashville's new watering hole has already attracted celebrity guests including country singer Maren Morris.
Take a look inside White Limozeen, which has a wading pool, hot pink umbrellas, and dishes like "Biscuits and Caviar."

A brand new bar inspired by country music legend Dolly Parton opened last week on the roof of the 12-story Graduate Hotel in midtown Nashville, steps from Vanderbilt University and lower Broadway.

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A brand new bar inspired by country music legend Dolly Parton opened last week on the roof of the 12-story Graduate Hotel in midtown Nashville, steps from Vanderbilt University and lower Broadway.

Named White Limozeen after Dolly Parton's song and album released in May 1989, the indoor-outdoor space does not shy away from color.

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Scalloped hot pink umbrellas with white fringe provide shade for oversized day beds that wrap around a wading pool ...

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... and a larger-than-life pink Dolly Parton sculpture made out of chicken wire watches over guests — including country star Maren Morris, who visited last Saturday.

Inside, guests can order poolside-friendly cocktails with names with "Queen of the Rodeo" from a gold-lined circular onyx bar ...

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... or lounge under chandeliers on plush pink coaches while dining on small plates like "Trout Fritters with Almondine Dip" and "Biscuits and Caviar."

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The bar is currently open daily by reservation only.

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White Limozeen aims to be "over-the-top" and "elegant," yet "inviting" at the same time, Graduate Hotels CEO and Founder Ben Weprin said in a statement.

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"We wanted it to feel really approachable and really feasible for everyone to be there, everyone to have a good time, whether you're drinking a can of Natty Light, or you're ordering caviar," developer Marc Rose told USA Today.

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"We wanted it to feel really approachable and really feasible for everyone to be there, everyone to have a good time, whether you're drinking a can of Natty Light, or you're ordering caviar," developer Marc Rose told USA Today.

The 205-room Graduate Nashville reopened on July 1 after closing in March due to the pandemic, and the rooftop is not the only place in the hotel to pay homage to Parton.

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The 205-room Graduate Nashville reopened on July 1 after closing in March due to the pandemic, and the rooftop is not the only place in the hotel to pay homage to Parton.

Its presidential suite is named "9 to 5" after another one of Parton's iconic songs and boasts pink shag rugs as well as Parton concert posters and other vintage memorabilia.

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Its presidential suite is named "9 to 5" after another one of Parton's iconic songs and boasts pink shag rugs as well as Parton concert posters and other vintage memorabilia.

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A new rooftop bar inspired by Dolly Parton has hot pink umbrellas, plush couches, and a chicken-wire sculpture of the country music legend — take a look inside

A brand new bar inspired by country music legend Dolly Parton opened last week on the roof of the 12-story Graduate Hotel in midtown Nashville, steps from Vanderbilt University and lower Broadway.

Named White Limozeen after Dolly Parton's song and album released in May 1989, the indoor-outdoor space does not shy away from color.

Scalloped hot pink umbrellas with white fringe provide shade for oversized day beds that wrap around a wading pool ...

... and a larger-than-life pink Dolly Parton sculpture made out of chicken wire watches over guests — including country star Maren Morris, who visited last Saturday.

Inside, guests can order poolside-friendly cocktails with names with "Queen of the Rodeo" from a gold-lined circular onyx bar ...

... or lounge under chandeliers on plush pink coaches while dining on small plates like "Trout Fritters with Almondine Dip" and "Biscuits and Caviar."

The bar is currently open daily by reservation only.

White Limozeen aims to be "over-the-top" and "elegant," yet "inviting" at the same time, Graduate Hotels CEO and Founder Ben Weprin said in a statement.

"We wanted it to feel really approachable and really feasible for everyone to be there, everyone to have a good time, whether you're drinking a can of Natty Light, or you're ordering caviar," developer Marc Rose told USA Today.

The 205-room Graduate Nashville reopened on July 1 after closing in March due to the pandemic, and the rooftop is not the only place in the hotel to pay homage to Parton.

Its presidential suite is named "9 to 5" after another one of Parton's iconic songs and boasts pink shag rugs as well as Parton concert posters and other vintage memorabilia.