Pride Holdings Group Acquires Historic Club One in Savannah, Expanding LGBTQ+ Hospitality Portfolio
Pride Holdings Group has acquired Club One, Savannah's iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife institution, preserving its cultural legacy while planning new programming and community initiatives.
Pride Holdings Group has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the acquisition of Club One, one of Savannah's most iconic nightlife destinations and a cornerstone of the city's LGBTQ+ community. The acquisition represents a strategic move for the publicly traded company to preserve and enhance a cultural landmark that has served as a beacon of inclusion for over three decades.
Club One gained international recognition through legendary entertainer The Lady Chablis, whose memoir Hiding My Candy and unforgettable role in the bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil brought widespread attention to the venue. The club has long stood as a cultural symbol representing courage, creativity, and authenticity within the LGBTQ+ community.
This acquisition goes beyond typical business expansion, focusing on honoring an institution that has significantly shaped Savannah's cultural identity. Michael Barrett, CEO of Pride Holdings Group, emphasized that Club One represents more than just nightlife, calling it a landmark of LGBTQ+ history that the company aims to preserve while introducing fresh experiences for new generations of guests.
Under the new ownership, Club One will continue its legendary drag performances and signature events while implementing new programming, upgraded amenities, and expanded community outreach initiatives. The transition promises to maintain the venue's established spirit of joy, laughter, and inclusivity that has defined the space since its founding in 1988.
Dr. Albert Bart Whitehead, Chair of Pride Holdings Group, highlighted the club's historical significance in breaking barriers while building community over the years. The company has committed to ensuring this impact continues for decades to come through strategic preservation and enhancement of the venue's core values.
The acquisition immediately places Club One under the Pride Holdings Group banner, with guests experiencing seamless continuity during the transition period. Exciting announcements and enhancements are scheduled to roll out later this year as part of the company's broader strategy to set global standards for inclusive hospitality. For additional information about the company's initiatives, visit https://www.prideholdingsgroup.com.
Effective immediately, the venue will operate as part of Pride Holdings Group's growing portfolio of LGBTQ+ focused hospitality properties, maintaining its position as a vital community space while benefiting from the resources and vision of its new ownership structure.