Atlanta's first dedicated women's sports bar is putting down permanent roots in Kirkwood, and it's one of the most exciting things to happen to the neighborhood in recent memory.

What Is Jolene Jolene?

Jolene, Jolene was founded by Chelsea Fishman and has been building serious momentum since 2024 through community watch parties and a residency at Pullman Yards. The concept is straightforward but culturally significant — a sports bar where women's athletics take center stage on every screen, every day, while remaining a welcoming space for everyone. The bar will also air major Atlanta team games, making it a genuine neighborhood sports hub for all fans.

The New Home

Jolene Jolene is moving into the former Argonaut Fish Bar space on Hosea Williams Drive in Kirkwood, with Fishman hoping to open the doors by summer. The announcement from the Argonaut's ownership described the move as bringing Kirkwood "somewhere special. Somewhere this neighborhood deserves." For a concept that spent years searching for the right permanent home, landing in Kirkwood feels like a natural fit.

Why It Matters for Buyers

The arrival of Jolene, Jolene is more than a fun neighborhood addition — it's a signal. When forward thinking, culturally relevant concepts choose a neighborhood. It speaks to the energy of the community around them. Kirkwood is attracting the kind of businesses that people build their lifestyle around, and for buyers evaluating where to plant roots on Atlanta's eastside, that matters. 

The Bottom Line

Jolene, Jolene chose Kirkwood for a reason. A neighborhood with this much character, community, and momentum doesn't stay under the radar for long. If you've been considering a move to the eastside, now is is the time to pay attention.