New owners to rebrand sports bar near Overton Park
Change is in the air, literally, for the relatively new sports bar/hookah lounge across from Overton Park's main entrance.
Sports Junction at 1911 Poplar changed hands this week. The new owners plan to eliminate the smoking and cigars, change the look and make the place a more traditional sports bar.
Better known as the building that once housed the Hi-Tone bar and before that Elvis Presley's martial arts instruction, the bar will remain open as it undergoes a renovation and rebranding over the next 45 to 60 days.
Commercial real estate agent Tucker Beck of Crye-Leike Commercial was the sole broker involved in the long-term lease transaction. The landlord is Kang Rhee, who taught martial arts in the building to Elvis Presley.