Hilton BNA Nashville Terminal Hotel Awarded Hilton “New Build Development of the Year”

June 20, 2025

Written by Paul Kesman

Franklin, TN – Chartwell Hospitality has announced that the Hilton BNA Nashville Terminal hotel has been recognized by Hilton with its Hilton “New Build Development of the Year” award. Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge, a hospitality-centered investment firm, are co-developers of the project.

The Hilton Americas Development Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of owners, development partners, and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories. These annual awards celebrate the celebrate the passion and innovative spirit of Hilton’s owners and team members who spread the light and warmth of hospitality.

“It is an honor to accept this award on behalf of the teams at Chartwell and Hilton BNA Nashville Terminal,” said Rob Schaedle, President and Managing Partner of Chartwell Hospitality. “Each day, we look forward to providing outstanding customer service and creating a memorable experience for our guests. I’m tremendously proud of my team and their hard work.”

The Nashville International Airport (BNA) is one of the nation’s fastest growing airports; now undergoing nearly $3 billion in airport renovations. Generating nearly $10 billion in economic impact in 2019, BNA supports more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produces more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. The airport’s BNA identifier derives from its origins in 1937 as Berry Field.

Connected to the airport’s Terminal Garage 1 by a covered pedestrian bridge, the 14-story, 298-key Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is a centerpiece of this expansion. Atlanta-based Rabun Architects was behind the design, which features aviation themes, including the ballroom’s light fixture which is reminiscent of planes in the air and a captivating LED installation that captures the essence of flight. Hotel corridors and guest spaces are also animated by an array of aviation-inspired art.

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal’s expansive meeting and event areas, totaling 13,000 square feet, also pay homage to aviation pioneers and include the Wright Room, celebrating the brothers who first took to the skies, and the Cayley Room honoring the “father of aviation” George Cayley.  At the heart of these event venues is the Gateway Ballroom, symbolizing the boundless voyages of discovery awaiting every guest.

Furthermore, guests at Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal can enjoy a range of amenities catering to every aspect of comfort and enjoyment, including the Aviators contemporary restaurant; the lobby music lounge, which celebrates Nashville’s vibrant music scene; and one of the largest rooftop spaces in Nashville, offering guests panoramic views that stretch from the bustling runways of the airport to the skyline of the downtown, less than 10 minutes away by car.