NASHVILLE, TN.– Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (“Ryman”) and Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center celebrated a major construction milestone today, July 9, 2026, with a topping off ceremony marking the vertical completion of its $131 million expansion and the upcoming transition to the interior build-out phase.
Jeff Gregg, Metro Nashville District 15 Councilmember, Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., and Senior Superintendent Jim Root, of D.F. Chase Inc., DBA Chase Construction Group, spoke about the project’s impact prior to the ceremonial placement of the final beam, which was signed by members of the construction team, along with company leaders.
The expansion underscores Ryman’s continued investment in its large group resort strategy, as demand remains strong in Nashville and across the United States. The project is expected to enhance the resort’s ability to attract additional group business while supporting job creation and broader economic activity in the region.
In his remarks during the ceremony, Colin Reed said, “Gaylord Opryland is the property that helped build the Gaylord Hotels brand into the powerhouse it is today. This expansion incorporates the best ideas and innovations we have deployed across our portfolio over the past several decades and returns them to where it all began nearly 50 years ago. I want to thank Marriott and the Gaylord Opryland team, our partners at D.F. Chase, and everyone who has helped us reach this important milestone. We look forward to welcoming our guests into this new space next year."
Announced in January 2025, the expansion will add approximately 108,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 31,000-square-foot ballroom, 38,000 square feet of breakout space, and 39,000 square feet of pre-function space, with completion expected in the second quarter of 2027.
About Gaylord Opryland Resort
Gaylord Opryland Resort, located at 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville, Tennessee, is the flagship property of Gaylord Hotels, part of the Marriott portfolio of brands. The expansive 2,888-room resort delivers a true “everything in one place” experience, featuring SoundWaves, an upscale indoor/outdoor water attraction, along with a wide array of dining options, a full-service spa, premier entertainment, on-site shopping, and an award-winning golf course. Recognized nationally for excellence and innovation, Gaylord Opryland has been named one of Business Insider’s “Top 20 Resorts in the Country with the Best Christmas Decorations” and earned the “Best in the South” distinction in the 2024 Parents Travel Awards. The resort has also been honored for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026) as one of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels with Water Parks,” named “The South’s Best Resorts 2026” by Southern Living, and received a USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Wave Pool.” For more information, visit GaylordOpryland.com.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
###
