Nashville, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Nashville welcomes ‘The Trestle,’ a new open-air event venue at The Union Station, accommodating over 350 attendees. Celebrating the city’s heritage, it features a design inspired by historic trestles. Adjacent to The Trestle, the Alligator Bar serves as a lively gathering space, contributing to community connectivity amid ongoing developments at Nashville Yards. Brad Stewart has been appointed the new food and beverage director for The Union Station, further enhancing the offerings of this historic landmark.
Nashville
A new open-air event venue named ‘The Trestle’ has opened at The Union Station in Nashville, offering an intimate space that can accommodate over 350 attendees. Located below Broadway, The Trestle is designed to honor Nashville’s heritage by transforming the historic platform structure of the former train station.
The venue is seamlessly connected to Asurion Saint Thomas Landing, part of the newly developed linear park at Nashville Yards. This development aims not only to enhance outdoor spaces but also to strengthen community connectivity, which reflects Nashville’s legacy of movement and connection.
The Trestle’s design is inspired by traditional trestles made of wood or metal that support bridges and platforms. This structural elegance aims to create a unique atmosphere that resonates with the city’s historic charm.
Adjacent to The Trestle, visitors can find the Alligator Bar, a new outdoor bar with seating for over 36. The bar serves as a gathering place for local residents, professionals, hotel guests, pickleball players, and travelers, creating a lively hub in the area. Alligator Bar pays homage to Nashville’s history, specifically referencing the former alligator pools that existed at Union Station from 1900 to 1919.
In conjunction with these openings, Brad Stewart has been appointed as the new director of food and beverage for The Union Station. In his new role, Stewart will oversee The Bar Car and Stationairy restaurant within the establishment. He brings previous experience as the food and beverage general manager at Hotel Noelle in downtown Nashville.
The Union Station itself is a notable landmark, having been transformed into a boutique hotel after its reopening in 1986. The property is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection and is located at 1001 Broadway. The hotel is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Additionally, the developer behind Nashville Yards, Southwest Value Partners, is planning exterior updates to The Union Station hotel building, along with renovations to outdoor spaces to facilitate community engagement and enhance visitor experience.
Key Features of The Trestle and Alligator Bar
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue Name | The Trestle |
| Location | Under Broadway at The Union Station, Nashville |
| Capacity | Over 350 attendees |
| Bar Name | Alligator Bar |
| Bar Seating | Over 36 |
| Historical Significance | Former alligator pools at Union Station (1900-1919) |
| Director of Food and Beverage | Brad Stewart |
| Hotel Status | Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, U.S. National Register of Historic Places |
| Address | 1001 Broadway, Nashville |
FAQ
What is The Trestle?
A new open-air event venue named ‘The Trestle’ has opened at The Union Station in Nashville, offering an intimate space that can accommodate over 350 attendees.
What other venue is located near The Trestle?
Adjacent to The Trestle, visitors can find the Alligator Bar, a new outdoor bar with seating for over 36.
What is the historical significance of The Union Station?
The Union Station is a notable landmark, having been transformed into a boutique hotel after its reopening in 1986 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Who is the director of food and beverage for The Union Station?
Brad Stewart has been appointed as the new director of food and beverage for The Union Station.
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Additional Resources
- City Now Next
- Wikipedia: Nashville
- Modern Luxury
- Google Search: Nashville Events
- Nashville Post
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Union Station Nashville
- Nashville Guru
- Google News: Union Station Nashville
- Tasting Table
- Google Scholar: Nashville Historic Landmarks
- WSMV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nashville
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