Concourse demolition begins at Nashville airport
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The operation to replace an outdated concourse at Nashville International Airport (BNA) began this week.
Wrecking and removal machinery commenced with the demolition of Concourse A on Monday.
The concourse will be completely taken down, making way for a larger, more advanced structure capable of accommodating the massive influx of travelers at BNA.
Plans for the new Concourse A include:
- 374,000 more square footage
- 16 gates
- Two baggage claim devices
- Two 120-foot-long moving walkways
- 24 ticket counters
- 28,000 square feet of concessions space
- Larger and more efficient restrooms
- Mother’s room
- Service animal relief area
- Departures level outdoor terrace for plane watching
- 20,000 square feet of mezzanine airline lounges with outdoor terrace & indoor balcony
Expansion plans at BNA.
The project is part of the airport’s New Horizon construction and expansion plan, a large-scale effort to meet travelers’ needs as Nashville continues to burst at its seams.
The new Concourse A is expected to be operational by July 11, 2028.
