Kirkwood restaurant The Argonaut, located at 1963 Hosea L. Williams Dr. SE, has announced on social media that it will be undergoing a major change. The restaurant will transform into women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene, which has been popping up around Atlanta for the past couple of years.
“We’ve been eagerly awaiting this chance to fill all of you in on some exciting changes that have been in the works for a few weeks now,” the announcement stated. “We’re thrilled to share that The Argonaut will be transforming into Jolene Jolene — Atlanta’s home for all things women’s sports. Incoming Operating Partner Chelsea Fishman’s passion for championing women athletes is infectious, and her vision for this space will take Kirkwood somewhere special. Somewhere this neighborhood deserves.”
Fishman, the founder of Jolene Jolene, has been searching for a permanent home for the concept for some time. Fishman told What Now Atlanta in March that a permanent location for the concept was in the works and there was a Kickstarter campaign taking place throughout April.
David Cunningham and Brandon Nelson own The Argonaut, which they opened in 2024 with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The recent announcement of the transformation into Jolene Jolene indicates that both Cunningham and Nelson will remain involved in the venture, assisting Fishman in making Jolene Jolene “the staple this community deserves.”
“Our team will be forever grateful for two years of special moments and memories as we look forward to what comes next,” the announcement stated. “This isn’t goodbye. It’s a refresh. A new era for a space we love, in a neighborhood we love even more.”
Fishman previously told What Now Atlanta that the team is targeting a summer opening.
