Drury Plaza Nashville Southeast Century Farms opened 1 Sept 2026 with 180 rooms in Antioch near Nashville International Airport and I-24, the brand's seventh in Tennessee.
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Drury Hotels opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms on 1 September 2026, a 180-room property in Antioch’s Century Farms development just off I-24 and a short drive from Nashville International Airport and downtown. It is the company’s seventh hotel in Tennessee and its first in the fast-growing southeast corridor that links the airport, commercial parks and the Tanger Outlets strip.
Where is the new Drury Plaza Nashville?
The hotel sits inside Century Farms, the master-planned mixed-use district on the southeast side of the city. The location trades Broadway immediacy for practical access: I-24 at the door, the airport within 15 minutes without downtown traffic, and attractions such as Ford Ice Center Antioch and PopStroke nearby. For road-trippers and meeting planners, that translates to easy in-and-out without navigating central Nashville congestion.
Drury’s announcement positioned the opening as a response to southeast Nashville’s residential and office growth. Century Farms itself combines retail, offices and green space, so the hotel has walkable food and services beyond its own outlets.
What does the hotel offer?
The property has 180 guestrooms and suites in queen, king and suite configurations. Signature Drury elements carry over:
- 5:30 Kickback — the brand’s evening food-and-drinks reception
- The Kitchen + Bar for late-night casual dining and cocktails
- Complimentary hot breakfast, plus evening popcorn and soda
- Lobby market and 24-hour coffee, plus free Wi-Fi throughout
- Outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, with 24-hour fitness and business centres
For travellers comparing Nashville options, the value pitch is familiar to Drury regulars: bundled food and beverage at no extra charge offsets the rate, especially for families and small groups who would otherwise pay separately for breakfast and an evening round.
How much meeting space is there?
The hotel offers more than 1,500 square feet of flexible meeting space across two rooms, accommodating up to 150 guests. Under Drury’s Meetings with More approach, the package includes attendee Wi-Fi at no charge, no food-and-beverage minimum and flexible cancellation terms that can be applied to a future event. That structure appeals to regional corporate training, youth sports blocks and social events that need a small, self-contained venue near the interstate.
Why this opening matters for Nashville visitors
Nashville’s hotel pipeline has skewed downtown and Gulch luxury, pushing rates higher in the core. Adding a full-service, select-price property in Century Farms expands affordable supply where many visitors actually base themselves to combine airport access with suburban attractions. The hotel’s proximity to I-24 also suits travellers splitting time between Nashville and Murfreesboro or Chattanooga without changing hotels.
The opening also reflects a broader post-pandemic pattern: brands pushing into mixed-use suburban districts where land allows surface parking, outdoor amenities and meeting lawns that downtown towers cannot offer. For a city that sells itself on music, that event-driven demand familiar from Singapore translates differently in Nashville, where convention and leisure compression peaks around CMA Fest, football weekends and New Year’s Eve. Nashville visitors comparing bundled value will recognise the logic in our cheapest-way routing guide and Thailand trip cost breakdown — base where transport is easy and day-trip from there.
What to know before you book
Chuck Drury, President and CEO of Drury Hotels, framed the opening around the company’s service-led model. Practically, guests should expect:
- Check-in that includes an overview of the evening Kickback timing and breakfast hours, since those drive the value proposition
- Rooms above entry level offering more storage for longer stays, useful for families using the hotel as a base for outlet and rink visits
- Weekend rates that move with Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium events, even though the property is outside downtown — Nashville demand ripples citywide
The hotel opened on 1 September and is taking reservations immediately. It is the newest Drury Plaza in the system and the seventh Drury property across Tennessee, joining existing Nashville-area Drury hotels closer to the airport and downtown.
Frequently asked questions
When did Drury Plaza Nashville Southeast Century Farms open?
On 1 September 2026 in the Century Farms development in Antioch, southeast Nashville, off I-24 and minutes from Nashville International Airport.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
180 guestrooms and suites in queen, king and suite layouts, with the brand’s standard amenities including the 5:30 Kickback evening reception and free hot breakfast.
Is it close to downtown Nashville?
It is a short drive rather than walking distance — about 15 minutes from the airport and roughly 20-25 minutes to downtown without heavy traffic, with I-24 providing direct access.
What meeting facilities are available?
More than 1,500 square feet of flexible space in two rooms for up to 150 guests, with inclusive Wi-Fi, no food-and-beverage minimum and flexible rebooking under the Meetings with More programme.
