Hickory Tavern abruptly closed three Charlotte-area restaurants over the weekend as its parent company restructures the popular regional chain. A fourth location also permanently closed in South Carolina.
Artistry Restaurants confirmed locations in Mooresville, Huntersville and Charlotte’s Providence Road area closed Sunday, Aug. 23.
The company also closed a Hickory Tavern in Columbia, South Carolina.
Artistry said the closures will allow it to focus resources and investments on restaurants positioned for long-term success.
The company acquired Hickory Tavern in January 2025. Since then, it has refreshed menus, redesigned some locations and introduced new operating standards.
However, Hickory Tavern is not leaving the Charlotte region.
Three area restaurants remain open in Harris, Ballantyne and Sun Valley. The Columbia-Woodhill location also remains open in South Carolina.
The company said customers from shuttered restaurants still have nearby alternatives within the chain.
The closures mark a significant contraction for Hickory Tavern, eliminating four locations in a single weekend.
