Tucked between the familiar hum of Lower Broadway and the growing energy of the Gulch, a different kind of Nashville experience is waiting. 1 Hotel Nashville doesn’t just offer a place to stay—it offers a place to breathe. A place where the city’s deep musical roots meet a heartfelt commitment to the earth. A place where every choice, from reclaimed wood to rooftop cocktails, is a conscious one.
Opened in July 2022, 1 Hotel Nashville is the first mission-driven, luxury property of its kind in downtown. From its earliest concept, the hotel was designed not just to reflect the spirit of Tennessee, but to protect it. Built on a carefully renewed brownfield site, the building rises behind a sweeping, living façade of English ivy—the largest green wall in the city—and brings more than just beauty. It captures CO₂, cools the surrounding air, softens city noise, and breathes new life into an urban landscape that often forgets to slow down.
Step inside, and the philosophy behind 1 Hotel Nashville becomes even more tangible. The lobby greets guests with textures that tell stories—reclaimed barn wood underfoot, limestone worn smooth like river stones, and leather accents nodding to Nashville’s blacksmithing heritage. The designs are subtle but intentional, inspired by the flowing Cumberland River and the timeless barns of the Tennessee hills. Even the check-in desk is made of water-worn boulders, grounding each arrival in a sense of place.
The hotel’s 215 guest rooms and sixty-one suites echo that same connection to nature and craftsmanship. Reclaimed oak beams stretch across ceilings, while walls blend raw concrete with warm woods. Poster beds and farm tables crafted from reclaimed materials are paired with soft, organic linens and eco-friendly mattresses. Light pours into every space, catching on live greenery that not only brightens the rooms but cleans the air. Every choice, from the glass carafes made of recycled wine bottles to the natural stone “Now/Not Now” room signs, invites guests to think a little differently about luxury—and a little more about legacy.
But 1 Hotel Nashville is not simply a place to rest your head. It’s a place where you can taste, move, gather, and experience with purpose. At 1 Kitchen, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Culinary Director Chris Crary leads a kitchen rooted in hyper-local sourcing and zero-waste cooking. Seasonal menus highlight the best of Tennessee’s farms and fields, served alongside organic wines and house-infused liquors made with repurposed ingredients. Just upstairs at Harriet’s Rooftop, guests sip inventive cocktails crafted from seasonal produce, all while overlooking the twinkling lights of Music City’s skyline.
Even grab-and-go options at Neighbors Café carry the hotel’s commitment to local sourcing, offering healthy snacks, cold-pressed juices, and fair-trade coffee—all served with a nod to old Tennessee farm counters and rough-hewn charm.
Wellness is another cornerstone of the 1 Hotel experience. The Bamford Wellness Spa, inspired by the ancient caves and waterfalls of Ruby Falls, invites guests to reconnect with their minds and bodies through holistic treatments made with natural, certified organic products. For those seeking movement, the Anatomy Fitness Center provides state-of-the-art equipment—including Peloton bikes—in a space filled with light, live greenery, and reclaimed wood. And for quieter moments, yoga mats in every guest room and curated walking and biking experiences encourage visitors to explore both themselves and the city around them.
Events at 1 Hotel Nashville take on a new meaning with Certified Sustainable Gatherings, a program developed in partnership with Foodprint Group. Every detail of an event—from décor to dining—is designed to minimize waste and environmental impact. Clients work with planners to source sustainable materials, reduce single-use plastics, and divert at least ninety percent of event waste from landfills. It’s not about sacrificing beauty or quality; it’s about celebrating life’s moments without leaving a heavy footprint behind.
Art also plays a powerful role throughout the hotel. Local artist Richard Lou’s Wild Stasis installation explores the tension between human impact and nature’s resilience, winding its way through the restaurant, elevators, and employee workspaces. Murals by Aquarela Sabol, painted in calming earth tones with non-toxic, VOC-free paints, add an inviting warmth to public spaces. Multimedia works by Andrea Bonfils, inspired by the intricate beauty of bees and the fragility of our ecosystems, offer moments of reflection tucked into unexpected corners.
Community connections run deep here too. Partnerships with Nashville Farmers Market, Strings for Hope, and Project 615 bring local flavor and spirit into every guest experience. Even sustainability is made personal: guests are encouraged to leave behind gently used clothing through the 1 Less Thing program, benefiting Nashville nonprofits supporting those in transition and need.
Art also plays a powerful role throughout the hotel. Local artist Richard Lou’s Wild Stasis installation explores the tension between human impact and nature’s resilience, winding its way through the restaurant, elevators, and employee workspaces. Murals by Aquarela Sabol, painted in calming earth tones with non-toxic, VOC-free paints, add an inviting warmth to public spaces. Multimedia works by Andrea Bonfils, inspired by the intricate beauty of bees and the fragility of our ecosystems, offer moments of reflection tucked into unexpected corners.
Community connections run deep here too. Partnerships with Nashville Farmers Market, Strings for Hope, and Project 615 bring local flavor and spirit into every guest experience. Even sustainability is made personal: guests are encouraged to leave behind gently used clothing through the 1 Less Thing program, benefiting Nashville nonprofits supporting those in transition and need.
Plan your sustainable stay in Music City by visiting https://www.1hotels.com/nashville
