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Hotel, waterpark and science centre all touted for major US$500m Nashville leisure development
POSTED 15 Feb 2017 . BY Tom Anstey
The development has been touted for downtown Nashville Credit: Shutterstock.com
Plans have been unveiled in Nashville, Tennessee, for a US$500m (€471m £401m) development set to feature an 829-bedroom hotel and a host of new attractions.

To be located in downtown Nashville, the World One Hotel would become the city’s largest, with architects Earl Swensson Associates (ESa) drawing up plans on behalf of the Big T Building Company (BTB).

According to BTB, a four-storey video wall would be wrapped around three sides of the building, which would contain the aforementioned hotel, a 2,500 seat 3D theatre, Science Rocks science centre and a rooftop waterpark.

The project is headed up by father and son Barry and Josh Disney – distant relatives of famous cartoonist Walt Disney.

Josh, who is chief business development officer for Big T Building, told The Tennessean that the group has held recently talks with major lodging brands, with the aim of developing the five-star hotel and the accompanying attractions.
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Hotel, waterpark and science centre all touted for major US$500m Nashville leisure development
POSTED 15 Feb 2017 . BY Tom Anstey
The development has been touted for downtown Nashville Credit: Shutterstock.com
Plans have been unveiled in Nashville, Tennessee, for a US$500m (€471m £401m) development set to feature an 829-bedroom hotel and a host of new attractions.

To be located in downtown Nashville, the World One Hotel would become the city’s largest, with architects Earl Swensson Associates (ESa) drawing up plans on behalf of the Big T Building Company (BTB).

According to BTB, a four-storey video wall would be wrapped around three sides of the building, which would contain the aforementioned hotel, a 2,500 seat 3D theatre, Science Rocks science centre and a rooftop waterpark.

The project is headed up by father and son Barry and Josh Disney – distant relatives of famous cartoonist Walt Disney.

Josh, who is chief business development officer for Big T Building, told The Tennessean that the group has held recently talks with major lodging brands, with the aim of developing the five-star hotel and the accompanying attractions.
RELATED STORIES
Music-themed Madame Tussauds coming to Nashville in 2017


Merlin Entertainments has announced plans for a music-themed Madame Tussauds waxworks attraction to open in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2017.
Wellness-focused Westin hotel to debut in Nashville


Westin will open a 454-bedroom hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, US in Q3 2016.
Nashville Zoo reveals addition to major expansion plans


Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, US, has announced plans for further expansion on the zoo’s existing US$130m (€96m, £75.9m) development, with new exhibits to be added in addition to the planned 40-acre African plains.
MORE NEWS
Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business.
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
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Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor, creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
London Museum reveals 2026 opening date for new Smithfield home
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026.
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A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
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Clip ‘n Climb currently offers facility owners and investors more than 40 colourful and unique Cha [more...]
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