Gaylord Opryland Resort Began Expansion Project
The Nashville resort has launched a $131 million project to add significant new event and meeting space.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Hotels
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The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville has initiated a $131 million expansion to add more than 100,000 square feet of event and meeting space. The project is designed to help the facility better accommodate rising demand for large corporate conventions.
Why it matters
The investment aims to strengthen the resort’s capacity to host major conferences and corporate events, building on its role as a significant driver of local economic tax benefits.
The project includes adding over 100,000 square feet of new ballrooms, outdoor lawn areas, and an outdoor pavilion to the resort. This expansion supports operations for the roughly 10,000 people currently employed at the Nashville facility.
The players
Gaylord Opryland Resort
This major Nashville resort facility currently features nearly 3,000 rooms and supports a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees.
The details
The construction project encompasses new ballrooms and an outdoor pavilion designed to expand the resort’s current footprint. By adding these facilities, the resort seeks to attract a higher volume of corporate and convention business to the Nashville area.
Timeline
The hotel generated over $70 million in tax benefits during 2025.
The expansion project is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
Travel Outlook
This project mirrors a broader trend of major resorts investing in dedicated infrastructure to capture high-value corporate travel budgets. It positions the property to compete more aggressively in the national convention market against regional rivals.
Travelers and event planners can expect construction activity on the property through the project’s completion in spring 2027. Future visitors should anticipate access to expanded indoor and outdoor event venues once the new amenities open.
The takeaway
Large-scale resort investments remain a primary indicator of a city's health in the competitive convention tourism market. Increased meeting capacity at major hubs often signals future growth in both local service employment and regional tax revenue.
Further reading
For more on the hospitality landscape in the city, see Nashville Hotels.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKRN News 2.
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