Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2021) - FACE Hospitality, subsidiary of FACE Amusement Group, is excited to announce the opening of the highly anticipated Chicken Guy! Gatlinburg on Monday, October 18, 2021. This venture marks the second Tennessee location of the one-of-a-kind partnership between FACE, famed chef and Food Network personality, Guy Fieri, and restaurateur Robert Earl.
In addition to opening Chicken Guy! Gatlinburg, the venue will include Arcade City Gatlinburg, a family fun arcade experience. Hatched from the minds of chef Guy Fieri and renowned restaurateur, Robert Earl, the new Chicken Guy! Gatlinburg is the third location of four FACE Hospitality establishments with Guy Fieri, joining Guy Fieri's Branson Kitchen + Bar at Branson Landing in Missouri, Chicken Guy! Nashville and Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge, set to open in 2022.
Arcade City Gatlinburg joins Pigeon Forge as the second Arcade City and the fourth Face arcade, joining Arcade City Pigeon Forge, Rockin' Raceway, and Big Top Arcade, in the area. Arcade City provides a unique and entertaining VIP experience for all ages with exciting games for the whole family and a great selection of prizes. Arcade City mixes the perfect blend of nightlife and entertainment to provide a memorable adventure for guests of all ages. Arcade City is on the cutting edge of new gaming technology and popular new games while using a play card system that keeps up with tickets making play scoring simple and fun. The staff is knowledgeable, outgoing, helpful, and friendly ensuring that everyone will have a fun time.
“After our recent opening in Nashville, our anticipation to open our second Tennessee location has been very high, said Bucky Mabe, CEO of FACE. "Partnerships, like the one we have with Guy Fieri and Robert Earl, create a huge level of excitement in bringing Guy’s unique and mouthwatering menu to town. Combining our Arcade City to the venue creates the perfect mix of food, fun, and entertainment for everyone.”
"Gatlinburg is one of the most beautiful cities in America, and we are thrilled to bring Chicken Guy! to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee," states Guy Fieri. "The mountains are calling, and we are proud to bring our 22 house made sauces, killer chicken and good times to the area."
Chicken Guy! offers guests one-of-a-kind flavors to satisfy any appetite, including all-natural chicken tenders, skewers, sandwiches and salads that can be paired with more than 20 varieties of house-made sauces. Staple menu items include the Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ sandwich which features pepper jack, bourbon brown sugar BBQ sauce, special sauce, slaw, pickles and BBQ kettle chips. To satisfy your sweet tooth, guests can check out any of our six delicious Flavortown Shakes, including Triple Chocolate Mint, Apple Cinnamon Cereal, Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Oreo!
Address: 727 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone Number:
Chicken Guy! Gatlinburg (865) 263-1200
Arcade City Gatlinburg (865) 263-1100
Hours:
Chicken Guy! Sunday -Thursday 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Arcade City Sunday -Thursday 10am-10pm Friday-Saturday 10am-12am
Continuing their growth, FACE has nearly 30 attractions across the United States and offers entertainment for kids and kids at heart.
For more information on FACE, visit www.FACEAmusement.com or call (423) 477-4619.
About CHICKEN GUY! With its flagship location in Disney Springs® at the Walt Disney World Resort® as well as locations in Aventura, FL., Nashville, TN, FedExField and Levi’s Stadium, Chicken Guy! serves up real-deal tenders pounded out to maximize crunchy texture and flavor, paired with an array of tantalizing sauces. They are brined in a mixture of fresh lemon juice, pickle brine, and buttermilk and infused with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices, giving Chicken Guy! tenders their unique texture and flavor. Sourced from chicken that is all-natural, antibiotic-free, never frozen, hand-pounded, and breaded fresh every day, Chicken Guy! tenders are paired with your choice of a wide range of delicious sauces--your taste buds will be thanking you for the experience.
For more information including details about the menu, visit www.chickenguy.com.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @chickenguy and on Facebook at @realchickenguy.
About FACE Amusement Group and Face Hospitality FACE owns and operates a growing collection of entertainment and culinary experiences in the southeast, with nearly 30 attractions in Tennessee, South Carolina, and Missouri. Specializing in good, clean, family fun, their unique portfolio includes Arcade City, Big Top Arcade, Rockin' Raceway Arcade, 7D Dark Ride Adventure, LuLu's Beach Arcade and Ropes Course, The Branson Coaster and The Mirror Maize. These ground-breaking family entertainment centers invite guests to experience the newest interactive technologies as they compete for the ultimate prize – memories that last a lifetime. FACE also offers exceptional culinary experiences through a partnership with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Their partnership with "The Mayor of Flavortown" includes Guy Fieri's Branson Kitchen + Bar at Branson Landing in Missouri, recently announced plans to open Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurants throughout Tennessee and Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In addition to providing exceptional entertainment options, the company's core values of Faith, Attitude, Consistency and Excellence (FACE) drive its wide-reaching philanthropic efforts, including the unique Bear Hugs program. For every stuffed bear plush toy won in a FACE claw machine, the company donates another bear to a local charity. To date, FACE has donated nearly 10,000 stuffed bears to a variety of charities.
For more information, please visit FACEAmusement.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Dettwiller Burton
kim@teamstrategies.net
Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941