TISHOMINGO, Okla. (AP) — Ole Red hopes to tree some retail dollars here, its developer said Monday.

Ryman Hospitality Properties CEO Colin Reed joined Blake Shelton and other dignitaries to formally start construction on Ole Red, an entertainment venue based on Shelton's hit song, "Ol' Red," The Oklahoman (http://bit.ly/2p6JeQU ) reported.

The 5,000-square-foot project will be in two adjacent buildings downtown and will include food, a bar, live music and a retail space.

Before driving ceremonial nails into an old board to kick off the project, Reed and Shelton talked about the project before...