What’s New In Nashville For 2025

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Nashville is gearing up for an exciting 2025, with new global connections, cultural milestones, and fresh culinary experiences that promise to make this year unforgettable.

New direct flights and international connections
Nashville is expanding its international reach with the announcement of two new direct flights. Starting on 12 April, Aer Lingus will launch the first-ever non-stop flight between Dublin and Nashville, offering easy access to the city’s renowned music scene, culinary offerings, and sports culture. Icelandair will also begin seasonal direct flights from Reykjavik to Nashville on 10 April connecting travellers not only to Iceland’s stunning landscapes but also to more than 30 European destinations, including London.

Grand Ole Opry celebrates 100 years

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show, which first aired in 1925. Over the decades, the Opry has hosted iconic artists like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson, and continues to shape the future of country music. This year, music lovers will have the opportunity to witness both legendary stars and rising talent on its iconic stage.

New hotel: The Printing House
Nashville’s hotel scene also welcomes a fresh addition—The Printing House. This modern gem blends mid-century contemporary style with nods to the city’s printing history, offering 187 design-forward rooms and suites. Located just steps from Honky Tonk Highway and the iconic Ryman Auditorium, it’s an ideal base for exploring Music City. Rooms from $582.

Hotels coming soon:

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland (March 2025)  , The Gilmore Hotel by AvantStay (April 2025) , Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch (April 2025)  , Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch (April 2025), The Printing House (Tapestry Collection by Hilton) (June 2025) , Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown (September 2025) , The Chloe Nashville (2025) and Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown (2025)

Nashville Yards, opening through 2025
Nashville Yards is a 19-acre project located in the heart of downtown Nashville. When complete, the project will be a walkable, urban community featuring high-end hospitality offerings, including the 591-room luxury Grand Hyatt Nashville and the newly renovated Union Station Nashville Yards; exceptional retail and restaurant options; a world-class 4,500 capacity concert venue, The Pinnacle (opened on 20th Februaury 2025), and entertainment offerings.

New culinary experiences

Nashville’s culinary scene continues to flourish in 2025 with exciting new venues. Fly Pelican Fly, located in East Nashville’s The Wash, is a relaxed all-day spot offering cocktails, food, coffee, and juice. Gramp’s Garage, from Sean “Big Daddy” Porter of Daddy’s Dogs, brings a lively bar to Gallatin Pike. Home Run Burger is the new go-to for handcrafted, premium burgers. Perfectly Fine in The Nations offers a casual cocktail bar and kitchen, perfect for unwinding. Finally, Twenty First, located in a two-story venue that once housed Kabob and HQues, serves upscale American cuisine in a rustic yet lively setting with a bar, patio seating, DJs, and a reverse happy hour.