Dine al fresco at Gaylord Opryland. | Rendering via Ryman Hospitality Properties/BLUR Workshop
There’s much in store for Gaylord Opryland through spring 2027 as the Nashville resort embarks on a multi-phase expansion.
The centerpiece of this transformation will be an additional 108,000 sqft of meeting space, including a ballroom, breakout areas, and pre-function space. The hotel said the expansion will “solidify its status as the largest non-gaming hotel by exhibit and meeting space in the US.”
The renovations don’t stop there — an additional phase, set for completion by the end of 2025, will deliver:
Multi-million dollar upgrades to the Governor’s and Presidential ballrooms
A 550-seat sports bar with a tasting room
A 6,200-sqft event lawn and a 3,000-sqft pavilion
A conceptual rendering of the multi-level sports bar. | Rendering via Ryman Hospitality Properties/BLUR Workshop
The sports bar and event lawn are part of a $40 million initiative to transform the Magnolia Pool Courtyard into the new Magnolia District.
After scrolling through these renderings, tap the button below for 10 developments we’re watching this year.
“H.M.S. Pinafore” | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | TPAC’s Polk Theater | $36+ | Nashville Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera.
Saturday, Jan. 25
The Video Store Grand Opening | 12-4 p.m. | The Video Store | Free+ | Shop retro T-shirts, candy, movie posters, and more at this new East Nashville gift shop — grand opening festivities include a tattoo pop-up + giveaways.
Winter Concert Series: Music City Latin Orchestra | 7 p.m. | Cheekwood | $35+ | Experience the rhythms of Cuba and Latin America with this 13-piece orchestra led by Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Jazz on the Move | 3 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | Free | Join Nashville Jazz Workshop for an educational performance honoring the life and music of Thelonious Monk.
LA Wildfires Benefit Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Present Tense | Cost of purchase | Visit the restaurant for food, drink specials, and guest DJs — all event proceeds will go to World Central Kitchen and LA Food Bank.
Monday, Jan. 27
Winter to Bloom: A Floral Refresh Workshop | 6 p.m. | Pont Neuf Bar | $85 | Expert florists will explain how to layer textures and shapes to create an arrangement meant to symbolize new beginnings.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
“Chicago” | Tuesday, Jan. 29-Sunday, Feb. 2 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $72+ | During Chicago’s Jazz Age, two Cook County Jail inmates become rivals as they compete for headlines amid a media frenzy.
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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee established a fund to support students, faculty, and family members impacted by the shooting at Antioch High School. Additionally, the Frist Art Museum hopes to provide a “place for solace” and is offering free admission through tomorrow, Jan. 25.
Civic
Nashville residents can provide input ahead of the FY 2025-2026 budget season during a pre-budget public comment session at the Tuesday, Feb. 4 Metro Council meeting. To participate, sign up in person between 5 and 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Metro Courthouse. Speakers will have two minutes.
Open
Back 40 Nashville, a restaurant offering “modern American food with Southern flair,” is now open at 315 Deaderick St. near Printers Alley. A limited menu is available for now, with grab-and-go breakfast beginning Feb. 6 and a full menu launching on Valentine’s Day.
Coming Soon
Flea Style is expanding its Nashville presence. In addition to its 12 South location, which opened last May, the custom hat bar and boutique will debut a new store this spring at The Arcade.
Concert
Live for the first time since 2022, Nine Inch Nails is hitting the road on their “Peel It Back” tour. The band makes a Bridgestone Arena stop on Saturday, Sept. 6 with tickets going on sale Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Festival
The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival has set a date. The annual free-to-attend event celebrating Japanese culture will take over Public Square Park on Saturday, April 12 with live music, dancing, demonstrations, and food vendors.
Sports
Nashville SC signed goalkeeper Brian Schwake from CD Castellón through the 2026 MLS season, with an option for 2027. The Illinois native joins veteran Joe Willis and newly signed Xavier Valdez in the club’s goalkeeping group.
Plan Ahead
Nashville Pride will begin accepting parade, vendor, and entertainment applications on Monday, Jan. 27. The 2025 event returns to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park the last weekend in June — stay tuned for the lineup.
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Vote for Nashville’s street art
Stroll Printers Alley under the string lights. | Photo via @one_nashville
Nashville’s murals are receiving recognition, with the city earning a nomination in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best City for Street Art.”
The 615 is one of 20 cities vying for the title, alongside Jackson, TN and places like Atlanta, Austin, and Portland. Readers can vote once a day through Monday, Feb. 17 to help move Nashville up on the leaderboard and decide the winners.
Here are just a few reasons why we’re sure Nashville made the cut:
Murals are everywhere — just consult our guide featuring 35+ vibrant works of art.
Events like Artville add new murals to Wedgewood-Houston and Chestnut Hill every fall.
If you want to strike another chord, four Nashville museums are competing for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Music Museum” — see where the vote stands.
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Murfreesboro’s City Cafe has closed, according to its Facebook page, with yesterday marking its final day of business. I had plenty of breakfasts there while at MTSU and even wrote about its history as one of Tennessee’s oldest restaurants back in 2018. Keep an eye on its page for any updates.
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