NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The sprawling Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort, the cornerstone of Nashville's tourism business, reopens Monday following a six-month shutdown because of flooding.
The hotel, which has 2,881 guest rooms, is decked out with 2 million Christmas lights to greet visitors for several special holiday events.
Early May flooding from the nearby Cumberland River caused approximately $200 million in damage. More than 1,700 employees were laid off, but rehiring began in October and the hotel now is fully staffed again.
The resort bills itself as the largest non-gaming hotel in the continental United States.
The adjacent Grand Ole Opry House was also forced to close but reopened Sept. 28. Performances of the legendary country music show were moved elsewhere in Nashville.
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