In August 2018, Fraport USA was selected by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to develop and manage the concessions program for Nashville International Airport® (BNA®). At the time, BNA served 14.1 million passengers. Since then, passenger numbers have surged, reaching 23.7 million in 2024, solidifying BNA as one of the fastest-growing airports in North America. Over the term of the contract, Fraport USA consistently strives to enhance the shopping and dining experience to meet the needs of BNA’s growing passenger base.
As of early 2019, the Fraport USA team has taken charge of designing, constructing, leasing, and by 2025 managing 143,000 square feet of space across the airport’s four concourses. At completion, the reimagined program will offer an exciting mix of local brands that celebrate the region and its thriving food, arts and music scenes.
“Our goal is to provide travelers in and out of Nashville International Airport with exceptional customer service in an airport that reflects our city’s warm and welcoming environment, and we believe this new partnership with Fraport USA will do just that,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “This new developer model will allow local restauranteurs and retailers to independently own and manage their brands at BNA. Our passengers will be greeted by the authentic sights, sounds and flavors of Music City the moment they step foot in BNA.”
BNA Facts:
- Passenger numbers grew from 14.9 million in 2018 to 23.7 million in 2024
- 143,000 square feet of space
- Post-development Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and local participation in excess of 45%