At the terminus of Nashville’s past, present and future lies the Nashville Yards
Primely situated on Broadway, across from the Frist Museum, there is a story and a magic to this location that deserves to be captured, bringing it forward and making it relevant once again. At the center of this nearly 18-acre project under development lies the Grand Hyatt hotel, which opened just last October. As part of the larger Nashville Yards development, the hotel sets the tone for what is to come—in hospitality, technology, and design—while paying homage to the history of this parcel of land.
Shepherding the project from a strategic design perspective is Joe Bucher (AIA) of Southwest Value Partners. The overarching vision is to create a mixed-use destination that will incorporate a variety of elements, attracting visitors as well as locals, industry titans, and eclectic individuals of all stripes. As an anchor for the site, the Grand Hyatt hotel lays the foundation for what is yet to come at the Yards which will ultimately include seven acres of privately-owned public space, an outdoor music venue, and an elevated pedestrian boulevard, much like the High Line in New York City which will run the length of the property above the park. The hotel itself operates as an urban resort with all of the amenities of a full-service luxury property. In addition to the 591-rooms and suites, the hotel has two dedicated floors of meeting spaces flooded with natural light; a 5th floor outdoor pool deck with views that stretch almost from Vanderbilt University to the Bridgestone Arena; a world-class spa with designated couples-only and VIP areas; a rooftop bar; and plenty of live entertainment, befitting the Music City.