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About The Chop Shop - Charlotte
The Chop Shop in Charlotte was a notable live music venue and bar located in the NoDa (North Davidson) area, historically operating from May 2011 with a variety of events through 2015. Though the venue closed in 2015 and the site was redeveloped into NoDa Station, it remains a point of local music history for Charlotte. This page provides an overview of the venue’s layout, access, and nearby amenities to help visitors and fans understand what the space offered and how the area connects to modern transit and lodging options.
Located at 399 E. 35th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, in NoDa, the site sits near the Blue Line light rail corridor and close to the 36th Street light rail station area (NoDa Station). The venue hosted a range of configurations, with reported capacity from around 400+ to 800+ depending on the setup, and featured a secured parking lot for patrons. While the Chop Shop itself is no longer operating, the surrounding district remains a hub for music, dining, and nightlife, with transit-friendly access and nearby hotels and restaurants convenient for visitors.
If you’re exploring NoDa or Uptown Charlotte, there are several ways to reach the area and enjoy the neighborhood’s current amenities. For travelers, consider nearby Uptown Charlotte hotels for easy access to the district via short drives or light rail. While no Chop Shop–specific hotel listings exist, the NoDa/Uptown corridor offers a range of accommodations. After a day of exploring the neighborhood’s galleries, breweries, and eateries, you’ll find numerous dining options and casual venues that evoke the area’s vibrant music history. We’ve got you covered with practical notes on parking, transit, and nearby places to eat or stay when you’re planning a trip to Charlotte’s NoDa district.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address historically used: 399 E. 35th St, Charlotte, NC 28205 (NoDa).
- Venue type: live music venue/bar, operated for booked events.
- Capacity (historical): reported ranges from about 400+ to 800+, depending on configuration.
- Parking: described as having a secured parking lot.
- Transit: located near the Blue Line light rail corridor; near the 36th Street light rail station (NoDa Station area).
- Nearby hotels: no Chop Shop‑specific hotel listings; nearby Uptown Charlotte hotels are accessible within a short drive (NoDa/36th Street area is adjacent to Uptown).
- Notable events hosted: grand opening in May 2011; NoDa Summer Musicfest events in 2008; Hip Hop Rises in 2012; ongoing events through 2015 including a Chop Shop finale before closure.
- Status: closed in 2015; site redeveloped by Crescent Communities into NoDa Station/related developments near the 36th Street light rail line.