The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has launched a new renovation project at Nashville International Airport (BNA). The $40-million Central Core Enhancement renovation, designed by Fentress Studios and built by Hensel Phelps, will expand the airport’s Central Core terminal entrance areas, with work beginning June 2026 and completion scheduled for December 2027.
“Nashville’s explosive growth continues to outpace ambitious projections, and the MNAA is meeting that challenge with innovative, forward-looking strategies that prioritize the traveler at every step,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of MNAA. “These enhancements aren’t just about managing higher volumes; they represent our commitment to long-term flexibility, traveler safety and an uninterrupted flow through the terminal. Our priorities are, and always will be, to ensure that ease of access and exceptional experiences remain the hallmarks of Nashville International Airport.”
“We encourage everyone to give themselves a little extra time to explore our award-winning concessions, shopping and live music stages before they fly,” added Kreulen. “The way you enter BNA may look different over the next 18 months, but the iconic Nashville experience inside remains unchanged.”
