Nashville International Airport Wins Big in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Public votes place BNA among the nation’s top airports, celebrating its standout shopping, dining and cultural experience

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 15, 2025) – Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, earning top honors across five categories. Voted on by the traveling public, these accolades reflect BNA’s commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience through innovation, hospitality and local flair.

Award Highlights: 

  • Best Airport for Shopping – Ranked #1
  • Best Airport Bar (The Titans Press Box) – Ranked #1
  • Best Large Airport – Ranked #2
  • Best Airport Grab-And-Go Food (400 Degrees Hot Chicken) – Ranked #2
  • Best Airport for Art – Ranked #3 

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected consumer-driven accolades in the travel industry, celebrating destinations and experiences that resonate with travelers nationwide. BNA’s recognition across multiple categories underscores its success in creating a welcoming, efficient and culturally rich environment for passengers from around the world.

With more than 24.7 million passengers served in fiscal year 2025 and nonstop service to a historic 114 destinations, BNA continues to be one of the fastest-growing airports in North America. Its blend of operational excellence and local character has made it a standout among travelers and industry experts alike.

As BNA continues to advance its New Horizon expansion program—marked by the recent completion of the Concourse D extension and future new Concourse A, along with expanded retail and dining experiences—these awards underscore the airport’s ongoing efforts to deliver a travel experience that captures the energy, creativity and hospitality that define Nashville.

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/nashville-airport-authority/john-c-tune-airport.
  

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