Nashville International Airport Hosts Community Celebration for Accessibility Innovation with GoodMaps Launch

BNA leads the way in airport innovation with wayfinding technology to enhance accessibility for all

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) is preparing to debut GoodMaps, an advanced AI-driven indoor navigation system designed to transform the travel experience for individuals with disabilities. With this launch, BNA becomes the first airport in Tennessee to adopt this groundbreaking technology—setting a new benchmark for inclusive travel and showcasing the real-world impact of cutting-edge accessibility solutions.

While designed with accessibility at its core, GoodMaps’ design enhances wayfinding for all passengers—empowering every traveler to navigate the airport with greater ease and confidence.

The launch event will feature:

  • Live demonstrations with travelers representing diverse accessibility needs
  • Interactive exhibits showcasing GoodMaps’ navigation tools
  • Real-time mapping using the GoodMaps Studio platform
  • Remarks from airport leadership, GoodMaps representatives and disability advocates
  • A community celebration spotlighting Nashville’s inclusive hospitality culture

 

WHO: Members of the media will have the opportunity to speak with and interview:

  • Adam Floyd, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
  • Stacey Nickens, Vice President of Corporate Communications & Marketing, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
  • Theresa Reno-Weber, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GoodMaps
  • Kevin Kline, Community Engagement Representative, GoodMaps
  • Representatives from local disability advocacy organizations
  • Community members demonstrating real-world technology applications

 

WHERE: Nashville International Airport | The stage at The Tennessee Tribune (pre-security)

Media Parking & Access Instructions: 

  • Please do not park curbside in Departures
  • Instead, park in Terminal Garage 1; your parking will be validated.
  • After parking, take the elevator to Level P5 (if you're on a different level) to the Pedestrian Plaza
  • Proceed through the Pedestrian Plaza, across the bridge and into the Grand Lobby

Program will take place at The Tennessee Tribune (pre-security) 

 

WHEN: Sept. 30 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Remarks and demonstrations begin promptly at 10 a.m.

Run of show: 

10 – 10:10 a.m. | Welcome and Remarks
10:10 – 10:20 a.m. | Interview with MNAA Leadership
10:20 – 10:30 a.m. | Interview with GoodMaps Leadership
10:30 – 11 a.m. | Live Demonstrations of GoodMaps
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. | Open House: Guests Welcome to Explore
2 p.m. | Event Concludes

About Nashville International Airport® 
As infrastructure is critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville, and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com
 

About John C. Tune Airport®  
Located in West Nashville, only eight miles from downtown Nashville, John C. Tune Airport, also known as JWN®, is the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee. It serves the needs of regional, corporate, and private aircraft and is a reliever airport for Nashville International Airport (BNA). JWN has generated $92 million in economic impact and is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. JWN receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com
  

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