Strategic Hospitality Unveils Carousel Club in Berry Hill
The family-friendly private members club is planned for early 2028 at 3040 Sidco Drive, with founding-member invitations already sent.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Strategic Hospitality has launched Carousel Club, a family-friendly private members club in Berry Hill, Nashville. Founding-member invitations have been sent, and waitlisted families will be invited as the opening nears.
Why it matters
The founders say they could not bring their children to bars, restaurants, or fitness studios they liked, which were not designed for kids. The club aims to combine family-oriented experiences with adult-only spaces in one venue.
The planned club spans 86,000 square feet at 3040 Sidco Drive, leased by Strategic Hospitality. Membership pricing and the exact opening date have not been announced, and the project remains in pre-opening phase.
The players
Strategic Hospitality
The Nashville hospitality group operating the Carousel Club project, known for its portfolio of restaurants and dining concepts.
Shawn Johnson East
A former Olympic gymnast who serves as an advisory team member for the club, bringing a background in youth athletics.
Will Guidara
The author of Unreasonable Hospitality and former restaurateur known for his work on service culture, serving as an advisor to the club.
The details
The club will include a kids' jungle gym, arcade, music room, indoor pickleball courts, a movie theater, a fitness center, and a Pilates studio. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East and author Will Guidara of Unreasonable Hospitality are among the advisors, and Nashville entrepreneur Andrew Sohr is involved.
Timeline
Founding-member invitations were sent in November 2026.
Carousel Club is planned to open in Berry Hill in early 2028.
Market Landscape
Carousel Club extends the private membership model popularized by venues like Soho House into a format built around children and families. It positions Strategic Hospitality in a niche where adult-only clubs have dominated, with the combined kids-and-adults design as its differentiator.
Families on the waitlist will receive membership invitations as opening nears, offering a new option for dining and recreation in one venue. Prospective members should watch for pricing details, which have not yet been released.
The takeaway
Families seeking places to spend time together without giving up adult social spaces may find the Carousel Club model worth watching. Joining the waitlist early is the practical step for anyone interested in membership.
What happens next
Carousel Club is planned to open in Berry Hill in early 2028, and waitlisted families will receive membership invitations as that date approaches.
Further reading
Explore more Nashville Openings & Closings news to see what else is changing across the city's dining and entertainment scene.
More information
Join the Carousel Club waitlist signup to be considered for founding-member invitations.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tennessean.
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