Tenn. cities plan special tributes to Dolly Parton
September 25, 2026
On Friday, Sept. 25, Nashville will mark “Dolly Day,” a special celebration honoring Dolly’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and music.
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Nashville
September 3, 2026
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While it’s home to more than 250 live-music venues, Nashville is more than its “Music City” name implies, says Deana Ivey, president and CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “We are a community of makers—musicians, chefs, designers, and …
Murfreesboro and Rutherford County
September 3, 2026
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Approximately 30 miles south of Nashville, Rutherford County and the communities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, and Eagleville offer convenience to all the Nashville metro area offers without the hassle of the big city, along with flexible venues and …
Franklin and Williamson County
September 3, 2026
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Franklin offers serious meeting capabilities and one-of-a-kind venues for bringing real personality to events, notes Mathew Maxey, senior director of public relations for Visit Franklin. “Our historic downtown is a charming 16-block district of shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, and attractions …
Gaylord Opryland marks construction milestone for $131 million expansion
July 9, 2026
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. and Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center marked a major construction milestone July 9 with a topping-off ceremony celebrating the vertical completion of the resort’s $131 million expansion.
Downtown Nashville’s Bobby Hotel reopens as The Nash
March 1, 2026
Bobby Hotel is transitioning to The Nash as it joins the Opal Collection, marking a new chapter for the downtown property.
Canopy by Hilton opens in Nashville
June 25, 2025
Canopy by Hilton recently debuted in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood. It has 181 guest rooms and suites, including 27 suites with connecting terraces boasting skyline views.
Pendry Nashville breaks ground on new hotel and residences in trendy Paseo South Gulch Development
April 3, 2025
Pendry Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with SomeraRoad, a Nashville, Tenn.- and New York-based real estate investment and development firm, and Trestle Studios, have announced plans to bring the new Pendry Nashville Hotel and Pendry Residences Nashville to the Paseo South Gulch district. The hotel is expected to open in 2027.
Destinations in Demand
February 10, 2025
The South’s newest trend cities have all the essentials plus lots of extras to make events extraordinary.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center plans $131 million expansion
January 27, 2025
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc., a lodging real estate investment trust, has announced plans to add approximately 108,000 square feet of premium, carpeted meeting space to its flagship Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
