Gaylord Opryland Resort

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Space Breakdown & Capacities

Meeting & Event Highlights

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a destination unto itself, offering one of the largest and most versatile meeting complexes in the world. With over 750,000 square feet of flexible event space, it can accommodate everything from intimate board meetings to massive city-wide conventions. The property is famous for its **Delta Ballroom**, which features a built-in stage and concert-quality acoustics, and the massive **Ryman Exhibit Hall**, which provides acres of contiguous space for trade shows.

• Audio/Visual: The resort maintains an in-house partnership with Encore, offering broadcast-quality production capabilities, high-speed bandwidth for thousands of concurrent users, and advanced rigging solutions in all major ballrooms.
• Catering & Kitchen: A massive culinary operation allows for restaurant-quality dining on a grand scale. The team can execute synchronized service for banquets of 4,000+ guests, featuring menus that range from international cuisine to authentic Tennessee barbecue.
• Unique Spaces: Delta Island offers meeting rooms surrounded by an indoor river, creating a “private island” feel for attendees. The Garden Conservatory provides a lush, tropical backdrop for receptions regardless of the weather outside.
• Suitability: The ultimate venue for large-scale trade shows, national association conventions, corporate mega-events, and religious conferences.

About The Hotel

Gaylord Opryland is more than a hotel; it is a spectacular riverside resort featuring 9 acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a quarter-mile-long indoor river. Located adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills, it offers guests an immersive experience where they can explore distinct environments—from the rustic charm of the Delta to the tropical serenity of the Garden Conservatory—all under one glass roof. It is a world-class destination that blends Southern hospitality with awe-inspiring architecture.

Amenities & Features

The resort is designed to be a self-contained city, offering every amenity imaginable. Guests can spend days exploring the property without ever seeing the same thing twice.

• SoundWaves: An upscale, 4-acre indoor/outdoor aquatic experience featuring lazy rivers, flow riders, and adult-only pools (exclusive to overnight guests).
• Dining: Over 15 restaurants and bars, including **Old Hickory Steakhouse** (fine dining in an antebellum-style mansion), **Ravello** (Italian), and **Solario Cantina** (Mexican).
• Spa & Fitness: **Relâche Spa** offers a full menu of European-style treatments, while the fitness center provides state-of-the-art equipment.
• Entertainment: Enjoy a flatboat ride down the indoor Delta River, golf at the 18-hole **Gaylord Springs Golf Links**, or shop at the various retail boutiques scattered throughout the atriums.

Nearby Locations of Interest

While the resort offers endless entertainment, it is also the gateway to the “Music Valley” district:

• Grand Ole Opry: The world-famous home of country music is located just a short walk from the hotel lobby.
• Opry Mills: Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail destination is situated directly adjacent to the resort.
• General Jackson Showboat: A 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat offering lunch and dinner cruises on the Cumberland River, launching from the resort’s backyard.
• Cooter’s Place: A museum and shop operated by Ben Jones (Cooter from *The Dukes of Hazzard*), featuring memorabilia and the General Lee car.