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EDDIE MONTGOMERY BREAKS GROUND ON RESTAURANT
AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Harrodsburg, KY – April 2, 2008 - Local community leaders and officials were present today to see singer Eddie Montgomery, of country duo Montgomery Gentry, break ground on a new restaurant and 40-acre commercial development off the U.S. 127 bypass in southern Harrodsburg. 

Skylar's Landing, a Montgomery and Mitchell development, is named after Montgomery's granddaughter. The development will feature a variety of shopping venues and numerous commercial lots available for purchase, as well as Montgomery's signature restaurant. 

Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse will be approximately 16,000 square feet with seating for 265 guests. Specializing in premium steaks and family atmosphere, the log-structured restaurant will have a lodge theme complete with stone fireplaces, waterfalls, and a stage to showcase musicians from around the country.

"Live music has kind of gone away and I want to help bring it back" said Montgomery. "This has always been a dream of mine."

Montgomery's business partners, Tommy and Gwen Mitchell of Rocky Top Log Furniture and Railing in Garrard County, said the development is already receiving substantial attention.

"We're receiving inquiries from all over the country" said Tommy Mitchell. "From local interests to national chains, there are so many people who want to be a part of this development.”

The local community is also sharing in the excitement. Harrodsburg Mayor Lonnie Campbell said the development is instrumental for the growth of commerce and tourism in both the city and Mercer County.

Ultimately, Montgomery wants to give back to the area in which he grew up by increasing opportunities for Harrodsburg and the surrounding communities.

"This area and Kentucky and the man upstairs have given so much to me that I would just love to give a little bit back," said Montgomery. "I want to do something that everyone in the community can be proud of.”

Construction is scheduled for completion this fall. For current updates and more information, please visit www.eddiemontgomerysteakhouse.com .