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Vision’s Nashville Tempo tops out

The 161-room project is set to open by year-end

Hilton Nashville Tempo Tops Out Vision’s Nashville

Vision Hospitality held a “topping out” for its Tempo by Hilton Nashville/Midtown Tennessee, celebrating the completion of a construction phase of the 161-room hotel.

Vision Hospitality Marks Milestone with Tempo by Hilton Nashville

VISION HOSPITALITY HELD a “topping out” for its Tempo by Hilton Nashville/Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee marking the completion of a phase of construction on the 161-room hotel. The project remains on track to open by year-end.

This is the first Tempo by Hilton property for Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision, led by Mitch Patel as founder and CEO, the company said in a statement.


“The Tempo by Hilton brand fits well in Midtown Nashville, offering the amenities business and leisure travelers want,” said Patel. “This hotel reflects our commitment to developing properties in dynamic markets, and we’re excited to open by year-end.”

The hotel is in Nashville’s Midtown district near Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Centennial Park and Music Row, the statement said. The 12-story property will include 161 rooms, Moonsong Café—a combined coffee shop, bar, and restaurant—a 1,000 square feet fitness center and more than 1,000 square feet of meeting space.

The hotel is designed by BCA Architects with interiors by 1213ID and financed by Commerce Bank.

Meanwhile, Vision is working with Reeco to roll out its AI-driven procure-to-pay platform at more than 40 properties to automate accounts payable.

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