Here's a closer look at Nashville's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer. The new and renovated Nashville venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Located at Nashville International Airport, Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal made its debut in February. With 298 guest rooms, including seven luxurious suites, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. Guests can indulge in upscale dining at the hotel's restaurant, unwind at the grand bar and music lounge, or enjoy the open-air plaza with cafe and bar seating. It has over 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including the massive 7,920-square-foot Gateway Ballroom perfect for hosting up to 780 guests for receptions. Guests can also take advantage of the ninth-floor fitness center and the 10th-floor indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge and pool, which has stunning views.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Poolside
In April, the 87-room Drift Nashville unveiled its highly anticipated, laid-back pool club, Poolside, in Nashville's East Bank neighborhood. The 8,100-square-foot pool deck offers a haven of relaxation, complete with luxurious cabanas, daybeds, loungers, a bar area, and a garden—an oasis-like ambiance in the heart of the city. Adjacent to the pool deck, you'll find the Alebrije food truck serving delicious Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas, perfect alongside refreshing frozen drinks and buckets of beer. Ideal for casual social gatherings, the space accommodates up to 500 guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Drift Hotel
Playdate
Playdate opened its restaurant and fun bar in Nashville’s trendy 12 South neighborhood, known for its hip shops, cafes, and restaurants. The venue took over a former 1920s home transformed into a restaurant and bar concept that launched in mid-March. There’s a playful outdoor patio space with a 10-foot slide and fun yard games. On the menu, enjoy highlights like candied bacon, chicken waffle sliders, dry-rubbed smoked wings, cotton candy cheesecake, funnel cake fries with caramel rum dipping sauce, craft cocktails, and boozy slushies. The restaurant is available for buyouts and can host seated gatherings for 150 guests or reception-style events for up to 300. The interior space accommodates up to 47 guests, and the front patio accommodates up to 60 revelers. The turfed backyard is also perfect for intimate semiprivate seated events for 14 to 50 guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Playdate
Coral Club
Coral Club opened off East Nashville's bustling Gallatin Pike on May 25. The spaces, including the main lounge, sun parlor, and rooftop patio, were designed by architecture firm Studio YUDA and take inspiration from coastal cities featuring materials like concrete, stone, and white oak. Its noteworthy cocktail menu has a range of the classics and seasonal favorites, such as specialty palomas, freezer martinis, Old-Fashioneds, and coolers. Noteworthy highlights include the Rosé Paloma (dry rosé, salt, grapefruit), White Port Cooler (gin, white port, lemon, cucumber, strawberry, tonic), and Côte d'Azur (unaged brandy, blanc vermouth, apricot, pineapple, lime, absinthe). The snack menu features black truffle popcorn, an olive and Marcona almond mix, and a meat and cheese plate (mortadella, Parmesan chunks, aged balsamic, breadsticks). The venue is available for full buyouts, accommodating 85 guests for seated events or up to 150 for receptions.
Photo: Victoria Quirk
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill opened on Fifth + Broadway in 2022 and expanded with a second location in March to a 6,000-square-foot space in Franklin, Tenn., just outside Nashville. The new location is within the McEwen Northside 45-acre mixed-use development. Founded by the West Coast’s TMC Hospitality, the restaurant is renowned for its vibrant decor adorned with colorful murals, high ceilings, and a dedicated patio space. It offers a variety of fresh sushi options, including menu highlights like the San Marcos Maki, Itchy Salmon, and the popular Tuna Tower. It also features a selection of gluten-free and vegan dishes to enjoy, such as the Cowgirl (resembling a delicious burger) and the vegan Black Dragon. The restaurant makes sustainability a priority through its Conscious Earth initiative, in partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. Full buyouts are available, and the restaurant can hold up to 168 guests indoors and about 48 on the patio.
Photo: Leslie Parrott
AVA Rooftop Bar
AVA Rooftop Bar opened in March atop Nashville Live’s 50,000-square-foot building downtown. Enjoy excellent craft cocktails paired with Mediterranean-inspired small plates. The venue is perfect for private meetings and events, accommodating up to 200 guests reception-style or around 80 for seated dinners. There’s also a VIP area with bottle service available for up to 12 guests. It's a haven for content creators and influencers, offering picturesque settings such as four swings and a dazzling 25-foot tree adorned with thousands of color-changing LED lights. Capture Instagram-worthy moments against the backdrop of a stunning sunset over the Cumberland River.
Photo: Courtesy of AVA Rooftop Bar
Sora at Skye Lounge
Go on a sushi adventure at Sora, located in Skye Lounge on the 28th floor of the recently renovated Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. Take in breathtaking 360-degree city views while savoring inventive cocktails and exploring chef Art Insyxiengmay's imaginative sushi creations. We recommend starting with popular menu items like the Bang Bang shrimp and Southern fried chicken katsu. Don't miss the standout sushi options such as the salmon carpaccio, truffle sashimi trio, and nigiri flight. The space accommodates up to 200 guests for private events, making it the perfect choice if spectacular views are what you're after!
Photo: Courtesy of Sora at Skye Lounge
