SongTeller Hotel Nashville Opens Sept. 29 with 245 Rooms

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel will officially open in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 29, pairing 245 guestrooms and suites with two live performance stages and a 20,000-square-foot museum dedicated to the artist's legacy. Developed alongside themed attractions company Herschend, reservations open Sept. 14 following Parton's passing on Aug. 25 at age 80. [1]

When will SongTeller Hotel open to guests?

SongTeller Hotel opens its doors on Sept. 29, while room reservations launch earlier on Sept. 14, Hotel Dive reported. [1] The debut comes shortly after the country music star passed away on Aug. 25 at age 80 following a bout with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times via Hotel Dive. [1] The project reflects a joint creation between Parton and Herschend, paying tribute to a 40-year business relationship that previously produced Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa and Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. [1]

What guestroom types are featured across the 245-key inventory?

SongTeller Hotel includes 245 unique guestrooms and themed suites tailored around musical heritage and group travel. Lodging Magazine detailed that the room inventory combines standard accommodations alongside specialised signature options. [2] Hotel Dive reported that themed layouts include the Acoustic Suites, which display Parton’s guitars and curated album art on the walls next to a king bed and a dedicated seating area. [1]

For group bookings, the Six Sisters Suites accommodate up to six guests across three queen beds. [1] Highlighting the top of the room mix, the two-story SongTeller Suite was designed to provide guests with what developers describe as a transformative stay experience. [1] Beyond accommodations, the property includes an on-site café to serve guests throughout the day. [2]

How are the hotel's food, beverage, and music venues structured?

Live entertainment anchors the hotel experience across two distinct venue concepts situated on separate levels, according to Lodging Magazine. [2] On the hotel's second floor, Parton’s Live exposes visitors to Nashville’s songwriting culture. [2] The programming at Parton's Live includes traditional writers’ rounds, dedicated songwriter sessions, and rising-star showcases. [2] Food and beverage operations at this second-floor space pair the musical roster with shareable plates, desserts, and seasonal cocktails. [2]

Higher up in the building, Jolene’s occupies the top floor of the hotel. [2] This rooftop venue features live sets from Music City’s rising singers and songwriters, complemented by a menu of cocktails, small plates, and desserts. [2] After opening, the stages will present a scheduled lineup of performances from Parton’s relatives as well as emerging artists, Hotel Dive noted. [1]

What is Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum?

Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum covers the entirety of the hotel’s third floor, taking up 20,000 square feet of floor space. [1] Created by Dolly Parton Productions, the museum opens concurrently with the hotel on Sept. 29, as reported by Lodging Magazine. [2]

The exhibit provides an interactive journey through Parton’s life, career, and legacy, bringing together personal stories with rarely seen pieces from her private collection. [2] By using technology filmed earlier this year, Parton herself virtually guides visitors through her life story from her own perspective. [[1, 2]]

Where does the property fit in the wider market?

SongTeller Hotel enters an expanding pipeline of music-focused hospitality properties across the country. Hotel Dive pointed out that its debut coincides with projects such as the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in Puerto Rico and UMusic Hotels’ immersive lifestyle hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. [1] The Nashville debut also marks the latest addition to Herschend's hospitality portfolio developed with Parton, extending their Pigeon Forge footprint into urban Tennessee. [1]