Priority Pass™ Nashville: What to know

Quick insights

• Nashville International Airport (BNA) has no lounges in the Priority Pass™ network.
• While BNA is not home to any participating airport lounges, Priority Pass members can access over 1,300 lounges worldwide.
• Some travel credit cards, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®, may offer a complimentary Priority Pass membership.

Nashville is famous for its vibrant country music scene and country music establishments like the Grand Ole Opry. It’s no wonder Nashville is often referred to as “Music City.”

Many people start and end their journeys at the Nashville Airport. Read on to learn more about what to do while you wait for your flight, plus what benefits are available to you as a Priority Pass member.

Does Nashville Airport have Priority Pass lounges?

As of April 2025, BNA does not have any airport lounges in the Priority Pass network. However, there are still plenty of things to do while you wait for your flight.

Things to do at the Nashville Airport

BNA has a range of options available, whether you have a layover or just a couple of hours to spare.

Listen to live music

Nashville has a thriving music scene, and you might even catch a free show while you’re at the airport. BNA supports Arts at the Airport, a nonprofit organization that helps showcase local musicians and other artists.

There are various stages throughout the airport where you might catch a performance. Performances feature a wide range of genres, including traditional and contemporary country, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and pop.

View art

The Arts at the Airport nonprofit also highlights visual art from local, regional and national artists. The airport terminal and surrounding facilities highlight rotating art exhibits that include original works in various styles. You might see photography, sculptures, paintings, printmaking and more.

What to know about Priority Pass membership

Thinking about a Priority Pass membership? Here are a few things to know before you sign up.

How to access Priority Pass lounges

While there are no participating lounges at BNA, Priority Pass members can access lounges across the globe. After you sign up for a Priority Pass membership online, you’ll receive a physical membership card in the mail. Show your membership card, boarding pass and ID to enter a participating lounge.

You may also download the Priority Pass mobile app to access a digital version of your membership card.

How to get Priority Pass membership

There are two main ways to access the benefits of Priority Pass: by purchasing a membership, or by receiving a complimentary membership through a travel credit card, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.

There are three membership tiers available if you purchase your own membership. If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve card, a Priority Pass Select membership is complimentary.

Keep in mind that while membership with a travel credit card can be complimentary, most travel rewards credit cards, including Sapphire Reserve, have an annual fee.

Exploring Nashville

Have a few hours to spend in Nashville? Here are a few popular attractions to check out:

• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Sometimes referred to as the “Smithsonian of country music,” this museum strives to preserve country music and its history for educational and entertainment purposes.
• Art museums: Nashville is home to a range of different kinds of art museums, including Hatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery, The Parthenon, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Tennessee State Museum and more.
• Barbeque restaurants: Nashville is also known for its famous hot chicken and barbeque fare. A few popular restaurants include Johnny Cash’s Bar & BBQ, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Hattie’s Hot Chicken.

In summary

While the Nashville Airport doesn’t have any lounges in the Priority Pass network, it still offers many things for passengers to do while they wait for their flights. Have future travel plans? There are many  airports in the U.S. that feature lounges in the Priority Pass network.

This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.