One of the largest convention properties in the country, Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, is launching a $131 million expansion project that will add approximately 108,000 square feet of meeting space to the property.
Opened in 1977 and located close to multiple Nashville attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, Gaylord Opryland served as a prototype for large meetings and events properties, with the upcoming expansion solidifying its status as the largest non-gaming hotel by exhibit and meeting space in the U.S..
The expansion is set to be completed by spring 2027 and will include a new 31,000-square-foot ballroom, approximately 38,000 square feet of breakout space and 39,000 square feet of prefunction space. Once complete, the project will bring Gaylord Opryland’s total meeting space to approximately 756,000 square feet, marking 260 square feet of meeting space per hotel guest room.
The expansion is the latest in a multi-phase property improvement plan for the Gaylord Opryland. Other announced projects include:
- A $17 million transformation of the Governor’s Ballroom and prefunction space, expected to be completed by the end of January 2025.
- A $36 million renovation and reconfiguration of the Presidential Ballroom and prefunction space targeted for completion in mid-2025.
- A new $40 million, 550-seat sports bar, 6,200-square-foot outdoor event lawn and 3,000-square-foot pavilion, expected to be completed in late 2025.
“In recent years, Nashville's popularity as a top meetings destination has skyrocketed, and we anticipate annual visitors and spending to continue this upward trajectory,” said Mark Fioravanti, president and chief executive officer of Gaylord Opryland owner Ryman Hospitality Properties. “Our premium group customers are seeking modern, flexible carpeted meeting space, and this expansion will deliver the high-quality experience our guests have come to expect from us. In addition, we believe this expansion will attract new corporate groups to Music City.”
