OUR HOTEL STAY EAT & DRINK EXPLORE NASHVILLE WEDDINGS MEETINGS & EVENTS LATEST NEWS GALLERY BOOK NOW HISTORY OF THE UNION STATION The Union Station is a finely appointed boutique hotel offering modern-day time travelers a true Nashville experience. The former train station, established in 1900, was an epicenter of American travel. The imposing Gothic design—complete with turrets and towers—made The Union Station an architectural marvel in its day. Today, The Union Station is a member of the Historic Hotels of America designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The turn-of-the-century landmark serves as an awe-inspiring reminder of the romance and grandeur of a bygone era. HISTORIC FEATURES STILL PRESENT INCLUDE: Heavy-stone Richardsonian-Romanesque design A clock tower featuring a statue of Mercury, the Roman god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods 65-foot, barrel-vaulted lobby ceiling, featuring gold-leaf medallions and 100-year-old, original luminous prism stained glass Marble floors, oak-accented doors and walls, and three limestone fireplaces 20 gold-accented bas-relief angel of commerce figurines Two bas-relief panels—a steam locomotive and a traveling chariot—at each end of the lobby (Historical tours, which are usually offered throughout the week, are temporarily cancelled due to COVID-19. We hold our guests’ and staff members’ health and safety as our top priority and look forward to offering tours again.) A ‘SPIRITED’ STORY A certain lore lives around this landmark hotel, and according to some accounts, so may the spirit of a broken-hearted young woman of the World War II era. During the war, thousands of troops departed from The Union Station’s terminal to deploy overseas. A 20-year-old woman named Abigail came to this spot to say goodbye to her beau before he shipped off to France. When the war was over, she returned to the station, but instead of finding him, she learned he had been killed in service. It is said that, in her despair, Abigail threw herself in front of a train. Guests and staff suspect that Abigail has since claimed a certain room—711—as her own, and she is known to roam the halls looking for her lost love. Guests have reported seeing and hearing strange things in Room 711, from phones ringing (with no one on the other end), to lights flickering, to unexplained noises in the room and on the rooftop above. But rest assured, hotel staff say that Abigail does no harm and, rather than be afraid, guests should embrace her presence and enjoy the company. A NEW SHINE Current restoration efforts will soon infuse more vibrant energy and modern polish into this icon of Nashville’s past, present, and future. With world-class design elements, guest room upgrades, and activated public spaces inside and out, guests of The Union Station will discover a destination imbued with the spirit of days and nights well-traveled… and well-lived. 1001 Broadway Nashville Tennessee 37203 615-726-1001 EAT & DRINK EXPLORE NASHVILLE WEDDINGS MEETINGS & EVENTS STAY LATEST NEWS OUR HOTEL GALLERY FAQ CAREERS CONTACT US ACCESSIBILITY ADVICE HEALTH & SAFETY SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY Website by O'Rourke Hospitality By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. View Privacy Policy ACCEPT