Drury Hotels Opens 180-Room Plaza Property in Nashville
Drury Hotels has opened the 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms, marking its seventh location in Tennessee.
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Drury Hotels has opened the 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms in Antioch, Tennessee. The property features 1,500 square feet of event space, on-site dining, and 50 staff positions.
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- Drury Hotels opened the 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms, its seventh hotel in Tennessee.
- Chad Utzman leads an on-site operational team of 50 full-time and part-time employees.
- 1,500 square feet of meeting space accommodates groups of up to 150 people without food-and-beverage minimums.
Drury Hotels has expanded its footprint in Tennessee with the opening of the 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms in Nashville's Antioch neighborhood [1]. The newly constructed property features guestrooms, suites, on-site dining options, and 1,500 square feet of meeting space, operating as the brand's seventh property within the state [1], [2].
Where is the new Nashville property located?
The hotel is situated within the Century Farms development in the Antioch neighborhood of Southeast Nashville [1]. As Hotel Business reported, the site provides direct access to Interstate 24, downtown Nashville, and Nashville International Airport [1]. The location places hotel guests close to local retail, entertainment, and sports destinations such as Tanger Outlets, PopStroke, and the Ford Ice Center [1], [2].
What accommodations and operational amenities are offered?
The property offers a mix of queen rooms, king rooms, and suites to serve business and leisure guests [1], [2]. General Manager Chad Utzman leads an on-site team of 50 full-time and part-time workers, according to Hotel Business [1]. Operational amenities running around the clock include 24-hour business and fitness centers, 24-hour lobby coffee service, and property-wide complimentary wireless internet [1], [2]. An outdoor pool and spa are also available on the premises [1], [2].
How does the property structure its food and beverage program?
The property combines complimentary brand amenities with a late-night lobby restaurant and bar [2]. Lodging Magazine detailed that guests receive a complimentary hot breakfast daily, evening popcorn and soda, and evening dinnertime snacks and drinks through Drury's signature 5:30 Kickback program [2]. For casual sit-down food and beverage service, the property features The Kitchen + Bar, which operates nightly in the lobby with handcrafted cocktails, beverages, casual dishes, and quick bites [1], [2]. Guests also have access to an on-site retail venue called the Guest Market [1], [2].
What group and event meeting facilities does the hotel provide?
The property supplies more than 1,500 square feet of flexible meeting space split across two event rooms capable of hosting up to 150 attendees [2]. The space operates under the brand's Meetings with More program, Lodging Magazine reported [2]. This group meeting model eliminates food-and-beverage minimums, provides complimentary WiFi to all attendees, and enforces a flexible cancellation policy where groups can apply a portion of their cancellation fee toward future events at any Drury location [2].
| Property Detail | Specification / Facility Offering | Source Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Room Count | 180 guestrooms and suites (Queen, King, Suites) | Hotel Business, Lodging Magazine [1], [2] |
| Staffing Level | 50 full-time and part-time team members | Hotel Business [1] |
| Meeting Space | Over 1,500 sq. ft. across 2 rooms (up to 150 attendees) | Lodging Magazine [2] |
| F&B Outlets | The Kitchen + Bar, 5:30 Kickback, Hot Breakfast, Guest Market | Hotel Business, Lodging Magazine [1], [2] |
| Recreation & Wellness | Outdoor pool and spa, 24-hour fitness center | Hotel Business, Lodging Magazine [1], [2] |
Where else is Drury Hotels expanding across the southern United States?
The Nashville opening forms part of a broader southern regional expansion program by St. Louis-based Drury Hotels [1], [2]. Hotel Business noted that recent brand openings across the southern United States include Destin, Tampa, and Mobile, Alabama, alongside Texas openings in College Station [1]. In Tennessee, the company has added properties in Chattanooga and Pigeon Forge, alongside an opening in Charleston, North Carolina [1]. Drury Hotels has also announced an upcoming property opening with the Drury Plaza Hotel Daytona Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida [1].
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]Drury Opens 180-Room Plaza Hotel in Nashville— Hotel Business
- [2]Drury Hotels Opens 180-Key Plaza Hotel in Nashville— Lodging Magazine
Frequently asked
+Where is the new Drury Plaza Hotel located in Nashville?
The hotel is located in the Century Farms development in the Antioch neighborhood of Southeast Nashville, near Interstate 24, downtown Nashville, and Nashville International Airport.
+How many rooms does Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms have?
The newly opened property features 180 guestrooms and suites, offering queen, king, and suite accommodation formats.
+Who leads operations at the new Nashville Drury property?
The property is managed by General Manager Chad Utzman, who oversees a team of 50 full-time and part-time employees.
+What meeting space is available at the property?
The hotel provides more than 1,500 square feet of flexible meeting space across two rooms that accommodate up to 150 attendees under the Meetings with More program.
+What dining amenities are included on site?
Guests have access to complimentary hot breakfast, the 5:30 Kickback evening service, The Kitchen + Bar for late-night casual dining and drinks, and the Guest Market.
+How many properties does Drury Hotels operate in Tennessee?
With the debut of the Century Farms property, Drury Hotels now operates seven hotel locations across Tennessee.
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