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.
Play Playground Nashville
Play Playground Nashville, an interactive game-based experience, opened in May at downtown’s Fifth + Broadway. The 15,000-square-foot space features over 20 oversize games, from a life-size game of Bop It to a massive game of Operation, all designed for adults to tap into their inner child. There’s also a full bar with cocktails served in playful glassware including cowboy boots, along with local beers and nonalcoholic options. Perfect for snacking between games, the menu includes shareable bites like hot chicken sliders, smash burgers, hush puppies, German pretzel sticks, and old-fashioned banana pudding. It’s open to all ages during the day and turns to 21+ in the evenings. It’s already becoming the new go-to spot for team outings. The venue can host up to 500 guests, including 250 guests on the main floor, with a rooftop lounge that fits another 250. Besides all of the games, don’t miss out on the 14-foot cowboy boots for a fun photo op on the rooftop.
Photo: Courtesy of Play Playground Nashville
Urban Cowboy Bar
Just steps from Broadway in Nashville’s historic 1902 Arcade Building, Urban Cowboy Bar opened in April and spans three lively levels across 8,000 square feet. On the main floor, the Saloon Bar pours draft beers, single pours, and Public House craft cocktails, with space for 55 standing and 20 seated guests. The mezzanine upstairs adds room for another 40, while the top-floor Cocktail Lounge can host up to 200, serving elevated drinks with playful names like Are You Mad at Me? and One Last Parlay, plus cozy service. Planning something bigger? Full buyouts can accommodate up to 350 guests, with a mix of spaces that range from laid-back to high-energy.
Photo: Ben Fitchett
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland
Opened in March, the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland offers flexible event spaces in Nashville’s Opryland area. The hotel has one versatile meeting room totaling 1,750 square feet, ideal for business meetings or smaller gatherings with the option to host events in many different setups, from boardroom to theater style. Guests can enjoy convenient on-site amenities like a full-service restaurant and bar, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary parking. It’s an ideal option for hybrid events where guests can dine and attend meetings all under one roof.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Opryland
Federales Tacos & Tequila
Since opening in April, the popular Chicago-based Federales has been bringing bold flavors and a social atmosphere to the Gulch neighborhood with its open-air tequila and taco bar concept. Known for its urban-industrial design and lively atmosphere, the new spot features a massive outdoor patio and a fully retractable rooftop ideal for summer parties. From intimate group dinners to full buyouts, Federales can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 230 guests for corporate happy hours or large-scale receptions. The Graffiti Bar can hold up to 100 guests, while the secluded Campana Corner behind the popular tequila bell can hold 20 guests for seated dinners or up to 25 for receptions.
Photo: Courtesy of Federales Tacos & Tequila
Odie's
Old Dominion, the seven-time CMA award-winning band, has officially joined Nashville’s bar scene with the opening of Odie’s, a new entertainment venue in Midtown. Unique details like hidden song lyrics in the decor and Old Dominion fan memorabilia give the space its signature charm. The Live Room features an open floor plan with a mix of high-top tables, bar seating, and boat-inspired banquettes with 90 total seats and accommodating up to 300 guests for reception-style events. There’s a stage with a built-in LED wall and an in-house DJ setup that makes it ideal for live performances. For semiprivate experiences, the dock area seats 12 on a pontoon boat with room for 30 total guests overlooking the stage. Outside, the venue boasts two patios: a large back deck with 88 seats, a 50-foot bar, games like cornhole and Jenga, and a 15-foot 4K LED wall. The cozy, 1,000-square-foot Front Porch outfitted with string lights, lounge seating, two TVs, and its own bar is the perfect area for welcome receptions or casual cocktail hours. The entire space can accommodate over 700 guests for buyouts.
Photo: Courtesy of Odie's
Sushi by Bou
Inside the Dream Nashville hotel, Sushi by Bou is a 1,000-square-foot omakase restaurant tucked into the heart of Printers Alley. The intimate, speakeasy-style sushi bar opened in March and offers 12- and 17-course tasting menus, led by chefs who source premium fish directly from Japan. Guests dine in an art deco-inspired setting, with the option to pair their meal with inventive cocktails or imported sake. The space accommodates up to 16 guests at the sushi counter, with an adjacent lounge that can seat 45 or host receptions for up to 60. Full buyouts are available for private dinners or small-scale events.
Photo: Jared Minnix
The Patterson House
Nashville’s legendary speakeasy, The Patterson House, relocated to a larger space on the fifth floor of the Bill Voorhees Building in May, which now seats 109 with expanded food and cocktail offerings. Guests can enjoy bites like hot chicken sliders and deviled eggs with truffle oil, along with expertly crafted cocktails made with house infusions and top-shelf spirits. The revamped venue includes a Private Bar Room that hosts up to 32 guests for receptions or 16 seated for family-style dinners. The space is available daily for up to three hours.
Photo: Nicola Harger
