First major project completed under New Horizon, BNA’s $3 billion growth and renovation plan.
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, today unveiled the Concourse D extension at an exclusive pre-opening reception co-hosted by the Arts at the Airport Foundation. Featuring five new gates, eight new locations to shop, eat and drink, a moving walkway and three original pieces of artwork, the extended concourse culminates in a record node—a rotunda with panoramic views from which travelers can access BNA’s first outdoor terrace, offering views of the airfield and even downtown Nashville. Opening to the public on July 8, the Concourse D extension is the first project to be completed under New Horizon, the $3 billion growth and renovation plan at BNA.
“The completion of the Concourse D extension—on time and under budget—not only marks a major milestone for the New Horizon program, but it also gives us the space and resources needed to turn our attention to upcoming projects, such as the demolition and reconstruction of Concourse A, the creation of a Central Ramp and improved terminal roadways,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “The New Horizon projects are essential to enabling BNA’s ability to support 40 million annual passengers in the future.”
Many federal, state and local officials were in attendance, alongside additional community leaders and partners, with remarks given by Doug Kreulen, President and CEO of MNAA; Jimmy Granbery, Board Vice Chair, MNAA; Freddie O’Connell, Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Bill Hagerty, United States Senator (Tennessee); Butch Eley, Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Transportation for Tennessee; Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development; and Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer, Southwest Airlines®. Their remarks highlighted the importance of partnerships and investment in key industries such as infrastructure, music and food in light of the unprecedented growth experienced by Nashville and BNA.
The program opened with Kreulen sharing remarks and introducing BNA®: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, a visual storytelling of BNA’s past, present and future that is narrated by Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Actor Trace Adkins. At the conclusion of the video, Kreulen introduced Adkins, who came to the stage. Kreulen expressed his gratitude for Adkins’ participation in the video, lending his singular voice to tell the story of BNA and where the airport is heading next.
Among the features unveiled at the exclusive pre-opening were three unique, showstopping pieces of artwork on display in the Concourse D extension:
The Concourse D extension features eight new concepts for passengers to eat, drink and shop:
The design-build team for the Concourse D extension is Hensel Phelps and Fentress Architects. Construction involved 715 total workers, 79% of whom are local, and approximately 700,000 man hours of work.
For the latest updates and news about New Horizon, and to view BNA®: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, visit BNANewHorizon.com.
As infrastructure is critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA® is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville, and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.
Located in West Nashville, only eight miles from downtown Nashville, John C. Tune Airport, also known as JWN®, is the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee. It serves the needs of regional, corporate, and private aircraft and is a reliever airport for Nashville International Airport (BNA). JWN has generated $92 million in economic impact and is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. JWN receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com/nashville-airport-authority/john-c-tune.
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