Our Story

Born from a
love of McKinney.

How a long-vacant site on Chestnut Street became the most talked-about new venue in downtown McKinney.

venue exterior / building
The Venue

Chestnut Street's
newest landmark.

The Chestnut Hall is located on the second floor of a brand-new building at the corner of Chestnut and Louisiana Streets in historic downtown McKinney, Texas. Its position above the street gives every event an elevated sense of occasion — quite literally.

What was once a deteriorating structure deemed uninhabitable has been transformed by owners Ben and Alycia into a beautiful modern building featuring a stunning 3,000-square-foot event space and a captivating open-air balcony.

The result is a venue that feels both fresh and rooted — contemporary in its design, yet completely at home among the beloved brick storefronts and historic charm that make downtown McKinney so special.

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We wanted to create a space worthy of McKinney's energy — somewhere people could celebrate above the city they love, surrounded by the skyline that makes this town so special.

— Ben & Alycia, Owners of The Chestnut Hall

The Journey

From vacant lot
to landmark venue.

The Beginning
A Structure in Disrepair

The site on Chestnut Street had long sat as a deteriorating wood structure, deemed uninhabitable and passed over — a gap in the heart of an otherwise thriving downtown block.

The Vision
Ben & Alycia See Something Different

Where others saw an eyesore, Ben and Alycia saw potential. They envisioned a modern building that honored the historic character of McKinney while bringing something entirely new — an elevated, second-story event space unlike anything downtown had seen.

The Build
A Brand New Building Rises

Constructed from the ground up, the new building at the corner of Chestnut and Louisiana Streets was designed with elegance and function in mind — premium finishes, a full prep kitchen, a built-in bar, dual restrooms, elevator access, and a stunning open-air balcony overlooking downtown.

Opening August 2026
The Chestnut Hall Opens Its Doors

The culmination of vision, craftsmanship, and love for McKinney — The Chestnut Hall opens as a venue where the community can gather, celebrate, and create memories above the streets of their beloved downtown.

Where to Find Us

In the heart of
downtown McKinney.

Nestled at the corner of Chestnut and Louisiana Streets — one of McKinney's most vibrant and walkable downtown intersections — The Chestnut Hall sits above it all, offering guests an elevated arrival experience unlike any other venue in the area.

Accessible by both stairs and elevator, the second-floor location is fully ADA compliant and welcoming to all guests.

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103 S Chestnut St, 2nd Floor
McKinney, TX 75069
2nd Floor · Elevator Access
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for yourself.
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