Press Releases

BUNCO TOURNAMENT TO ROLL INTO NASHVILLE TENNESSEE
June 27, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  It’s a world-class Bunco opportunity on July 25–26, 2008, when  the World Bunco Association hosts a Bunco tournament in conjunction with the wo…

PETER WEIEN NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
June 23, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) today announced the promotion of Peter Weien to senior vice president and general manager of Gaylord Oprylan…

COME SEE NBC’S NASHVILLE STAR AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND
June 10, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  The original grassroots talent search to find the next country music superstar premiered its sixth season last night on NBC, with a cast of 12 acts vy…

The FUSE is burning
June 3, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  The buzz around the South’s hottest new nightclub is unprecedented. The music was raging and the dance floor was loaded as the steamy fusion of sigh…

HOT, FREE FUN AND GREAT LIVE MUSIC IN COOL LOCATION
May 30, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  Live music, cool drinks and one hot party in a great location and all for free. That’s what Gaylord Opryland Resort is bringing to Nashville this su…

SPA’S CALL TO ‘BE HERE NOW’ GUARANTEED TO REDUCE STRESS
May 14, 2008  NASHVILLE, Tenn.  The American Psychology Association recently reported that 48 percent of Americans experience more stress than they did five years ago, resulting in a…

Longest-Running Solo Play in Broadway History Comes to Gaylord Opryland
May 6, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  The hilarious blockbuster that has won the hearts of millions, Defending the Caveman, is making its Nashville, Tenn. debut during Father's Day weekend…

SPA TREATMENTS THAT SOOTHE SOUL WITH MUSIC & SAVINGS
May 6, 2008  Nashville, TN  In June, Nashville celebrates what made this city famous: its music. And Relâche, the Spa at Gaylord Opryland Resort, is celebrating this defining a…

VALUE GOLF BRINGS FAMILIES TOGETHER ON THE GREENS
May 5, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  Parents and children can now play golf together at a world-class golf course while paying unbelievably low rates as part of a new Family Golf Progra…

NEW VEGAS SHOW CRUISES IN TO NASHVILLE
May 5, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  A dynamic cast of celebrity impersonators comes to Nashville direct from Las Vegas where they have perfected the talent of looking, sounding and actin…

GAYLORD OPRYLAND SALUTES THE MILITARY WITH A SPECIAL RATE
May 5, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  In May and June Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is extending a special offer for the dedicated members of America's military. This is …

Chef Mastermind returns to Gaylord Opryland® Resort
May 5, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(May 5, 2008) Add a pinch of wit with a dash of science, blend with history and pop culture, and the result is the unconventional an…

AUDITION FOR THE HOTTEST 85 JOBS IN TOWN THURSDAY
April 15, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  More than one thousand of the sexiest applicants in Music City are needed to audition for 85 positions that will become available soon when Fuse™…

General Jackson Has New Thrills at Every Bend
March 10, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  The Amazing Peking Acrobats return to the General Jackson Showboat® in Nashville, Tenn. beginning March 14, 2008. This elite troupe leaves audienc…

SCREAMING EAGLE PRO-AM FOR FT. CAMPBELL KIDS AND SOLDIERS
March 5, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  NASHVILLE, Tennessee--Children of the Fort Campbell Screaming Eagles and wounded soldiers will be the beneficiaries of the third Screaming Eagle Pro-A…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
February 1, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  'Crook and Chase Live!' See the Legendary TV Duo in Person at Gaylord Opryland® Two of country music's most recognizable radio and television per…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
January 28, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  Rock 'n' Roll Heartthrobs sure to bring 'Nothin' But a Good Time' to The Wildhorse Saloon®. Rock 'n' Roll superstars Rick Springfield and Bret Mi…

GAYLORD OPRYLAND®’S CUSTOMER SERVICE FEATURED IN NEW BOOK
January 15, 2008  Nashville, Tenn.  Just about everyone has a story about bad customer service they have experienced, as this important aspect of business protocol seems to be a dying ar…

VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE SPA SENSATION AT A HUGE SAVINGS
December 27, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and deciding on the perfect gift can be a daunting task. Chocolate has been a traditional gift of love for cen…

THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE, PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR
December 5, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Count down to '08 with Nashville's "in crowd" as Gaylord Opryland® presents two of the hippest, hottest New Year's Eve parties in the nation, Dec.…

Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas Opens New Event Tomorrow
November 20, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The newest event added to the beloved A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center is sparkling and ready to open tomor…

CHRISTMAS GOES GREEN AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT
November 14, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The Christmas season is officially underway in Nashville, Tenn.--where the night sky always becomes brighter when the giant switch is flipped at Gaylo…

Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year With a Sweet Treat
November 6, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  This holiday season, reward more than just your taste buds with a sweet treat. Relâche, the Spa at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Cent…

KIDS RAISE $$ FOR TENNESSEE’S LIBRARIES AND SAVE $$ TOO
October 26, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Maybe the Grinch was greedy once, but now that he's middle-aged, he's giving back. One of the most beloved books of all time, How the Grinch Stole Chr…

Giant Pumpkin at Gaylord Opryland
October 23, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center teamed up with children from Project Reflect to decorate two 400-pound pumpkins that will eventua…

New Restaurants Mark Renewed Energy and Direction at Gaylord Opryland
October 4, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Hungry visitors at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center now have creative new restaurants from which to choose, as the first phase of a …

Waking With The Stars
October 1, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  ake up, little Susie, wake up. The Everly Brothers may not personally be able to wake each guest, but Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Ce…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
September 27, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Rising African-American National Celebrity Chef Takes the Stage at Gaylord Opryland Resort. Oprah calls Chef Delilah's macaroni and cheese the best i…

We Froze the Grinch for His 50th Birthday!
September 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  One of the nation's most loved holiday tales will be told for the first time in a walk-through world of dazzling colored ICE! as Gaylord Opryland®…

Fabulous New Menu and New Songs for Dinner with Country Star Pam Tillis
September 24, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Have one of most memorable dinners of the holiday season with a CMA Award-winner and Grand Ole Opry® star, only at Gaylord Opryland® Resort &a…

SEE ALL THAT'S NEW AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND'S A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS®
September 24, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  See the "mean-one" turned nice in ICE!™ See dozens of dazzling trees. Make gingerbread houses with chefs and take home the colorful creation. And…

Build Your Own Gingerbread Dream House
September 24, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Candy canes and gumdrops; chocolate squares and lollipops; those are the tools of the trade for people building houses while they experience Gaylord O…

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Sing on the Grand Ole Opry® Stage
September 20, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Have you ever dreamed of performing on the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry® stage? That dream could come true this holiday season, thanks to Gaylord…

One of the Largest and Most Dazzling Christmas Tree Displays
September 17, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Some of the most spectacularly decorated Christmas trees of the season will be on display and ready to delight at Gaylord Opryland®'s new Hall of …

AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRADITION WOWS AUDIENCES AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND®
September 6, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  For three quarters of a century, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular™ has dazzled audiences, becoming an American holiday tradition. The highly …

Exquisite Wines. Unrivaled Cuisine. One Fabulous Weekend.
August 22, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  One needn't travel to the hills of France or to far-off Italian villages to taste really great wine. In fact, a passport is not even needed for those …

Gaylord Entertainment To Move Forward With Major Expansion Of Opryland Resort and Convention Center
August 10, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) today announced that it is moving forward with plans for a major expansion of its Opryland Resort and Conven…

Gaylord Opryland®'s Family Just Got a Little Bigger
August 7, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  During the early morning hours of May 20, a baby Tennessee Walking Horse was born, making the family at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention …

Iron Chef Bobby Flay Adds Spice to Gaylord Opryland's 3rd Annual Fiddlin', Brewin, Bar-B-Q'N Cook Off™
July 30, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Food Network sensation Chef Bobby Flay will spice up the competition at the third annual Fiddlin', Brewin', Bar-B-Q'N Cook-Off at Gaylord Opryland®…

Grinch's Best Friend Needs a Home
July 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The famed Christmas tale we have all come to know and love has been frozen for its 50th birthday at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Cent…

The Grinch is 50 and Frozen in ICE!
July 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The dazzling ICE! tradition at Gaylord Opryland continues in 2007 with a one-of- its-kind in the nation tribute to the cherished book, How the Grinch …

Save on Tickets and Help Raise ICE! Cold Cash for Libraries At ICE! ™featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas!©
July 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Mr. Grinch isn't a mean one, he's just a middle aged one...50 years old this year! One of the most beloved books of all time, How the Grinch Stole Chr…

New Holiday Show Sets Sail Aboard the General Jackson Christmas on the Cumberland November 15 – December 25, 2007
July 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The General Jackson Showboat launches an exciting new holiday show for 2007. Christmas on the Cumberland is a nostalgic celebration of the season that…

GAYLORD OPRYLAND® BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER IN JULY
July 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The temperatures outside might not spur on thoughts of the "most wonderful time of year," but Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center bro…

Gaylord Opryland® and Athletes Honor Troops
July 17, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center and a team of sports legends involved with the organization Champions 4 Champions are joining for…

Treat Your Skin to a Blueberry Bliss Bargain This Summer
July 9, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  This July, Relâche, the Spa at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center, offers a new experience chock full of organic ingredients that i…

The Scoop
July 1, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  During the early morning hours of May 20, a baby Tennessee Walking Horse was born, making the family at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention …

Revealing Music Row's Secrets to Writing the Next #1 Song
June 26, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  While many songwriters can pen a tune with relative ease, getting radio stations to play the song can be a difficult journey. Fortunately, the keys to…

It's a Star-Spangled Getaway in Nashville!
June 26, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  As the fireworks light the sky, the stars and stripes proudly wave and the national anthem rings out, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Cent…

Gaylord Opryland Offers a Tennessee Teachers' Retreat
June 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  While teachers across the state of Tennessee are taking a well-deserved break from school, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center announce…

A $69 Thank You Rate for U.S. Military and Their Dependants at Gaylord Opryland in July
June 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Just in time to celebrate our nation’s independence, Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center announces a special offer for the dedicated m…

Gaylord Opryland Names New Vice President and Hotel Manager
June 19, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center has appointed Peter J. Weien as vice president and hotel manager. Weien joins the landmark proper…

Gaylord Opryland Earns National Industry Awards
June 15, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The industry’s first Prism Award, recognizing innovative diversity programs contributing to the overall success of a major hotel or resort, was award…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
June 14, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gas Prices Eating Up Your Travel and Entertainment Budget? Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., is teaming up …

Gaylord Opryland Pulls a Hat Trick
May 27, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Grand Ole Opry came in second place in the nation on the list of top man-made attractions to visit by motorcoach on th…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
May 11, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  America’s Smallest Chess Champs Compete Some of the smartest elementary school students in the country are competing in the U.S. Chess Federation…

Contemporary New Food and Beverage Experiences Being Created at Gaylord Opryland
May 1, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center is undergoing a $30 million food and beverage transformation as part of Gaylord Hotels’ latest maj…

Music City's Talented Songwriters Perform Under the Stars
April 30, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Enjoy the new work and greatest hits of some of Nashville’s hottest songwriting talent in an authentic Music City experience, up close and personal, …

Las Vegas Retail Executive Comes to Gaylord Opryland Resort
April 26, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center today announced that Payam Sahihi has been named the resort’s Director of Retail. He will also be …

Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams
April 23, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Manhattan. . .and Nashville. Live the lifestyles of the rich and famous in Music City at one of the largest and most luxu…

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
April 20, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Bountiful Mother's Day feasts abound at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center on that important day, May 13. At Ristorante Volare, the Mo…

The Scoop
April 17, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The New Nashville Star Season is Blazing Away With the Contestants Living at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Between shows and rehearsals, the wanna-be s…

Media Advisory
April 12, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  WHAT: Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center hosts more than 1,200 conventions each year. With more than 600,000 square feet of meeting an…

Gaylord Opryland Invites You to Cook Under Glass
April 5, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Come turn up the heat in somebody else’s kitchen and let your inner chef have some fun! As part of the annual SummerFest™ celebration, Gaylord O…

Good Eats and Good Times at Gaylord Opryland
April 4, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Add a pinch of wit with a dash of science, blend with history and pop culture, and you will cook up the unconventional and entertaining Alton Brown, s…

Just a Few Tickets Left for May Gospel Festival; Booking for September
April 2, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center will be the hub of gospel music May 25-27, and then again Sept. 1-3, as Celebration! 2007 brings …

Gaylord Opryland Scoop
March 30, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Celebrate springtime with Easter Day brunch or dinner for a holiday to remember at Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Te…

Dive into the Sizzling Summer Fun at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville
March 29, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The summertime fun is back in Nashville with colors, sounds and tastes for the entire season as SummerFest™ sizzles again at Gaylord Opryland®…

Photos From Exclusive 'Grace and Elegance' Grace Ormonde Event
March 28, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The day after the luxurious event titled Grace and Elegance hosted by international wedding icon Grace Ormonde at Gaylord Opryland Resort, wedding ind…

Gaylord Opryland Resort Adds to Travel Industry Sales Team
March 28, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center announces a new addition in the Travel Industry Sales department, as Danna Winkler joins the team…

The Scoop - March 13, 2007
March 13, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Get Another Spring Break! Room rates starting at $129* on select dates, March 24-April 1, 2007. That’s a $70 savings per night! Be sure to mark your …

Top Wedding Industry Icon Entertains at Gaylord Opryland Resort
March 12, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Just in time for the spring wedding season, Grace Ormonde, the name and the brains behind grace ormonde Wedding Style magazine is holding a reception …

Come Cook Around the Campfire at Gaylord Opryland®
March 5, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  As part of Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center's new Celebrity Chef series, satellite television’s Campfire Café open-fire cooking …

The Scoop - February 21, 2007
February 21, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  They’ll be gobbling from the balconies at Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, February 23-25, as thousands …

Gaylord Proposes $400 Million Expansion for Gaylord Opryland
February 12, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) today announced a proposed $400 million expansion of its Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center that …

The Scoop - January 31, 2007
January 31, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is scheduled to speak at Gaylord Opryland Resort® and Convention Center at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 200…

Nashville Star Contestants Are Singing For Fans
January 25, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center will provide devoted fans of Nashville Star with a rare opportunity to spend an evening with the re…

Gaylord Opryland Invites You to Feel the Love
January 18, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  O my love’s like a red, red rose”—Robert Burns, “A Red, Red Rose” Even though Robert Burns recognized the significance of red roses in the 18th C…

Gaylord Opryland® is Clearing the Air
January 8, 2007  Nashville, Tenn.  Gaylord Opryland® Resort and Convention Center announced that it will be a 100 percent non-smoking facility starting February 12, 2007. The new po…