NEW MINDEN — Multiple agencies responded Thursday morning to a structure fire at a popular bar and restaurant in New Minden.

The fire at the Blue Room Bar and Restaurant on Route 127 in New Minden was reportedly in the freezer area of the kitchen.

Firefighters from Hoyleton and Nashville responded to knock down the blaze and save the building, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Washington County Ambulance responded to assist.

The call came in just before 7 a.m. and cleanup of the historic building was already underway before 10 a.m.

Owners say they will reopen the business but it may take a few days and cited the Blue Room slogan, “It’s not just a tavern, it’s an adventure.”

(photo courtesy of Cynthia McCoy)