Triumph Hospitality Team: Carrie Ward, Steve Potts, Thomas Cronk, Charles Livingston, Katie Schultz, Anan Bhakta. Partner: Ray Bhakta.
July 16, 2025 – Anan “Andy” Bhakta, Founder of Triumph Hospitality & SiLa Developments, kicked off the groundbreaking celebration; “It is truly an honor to stand before you today as we break ground on something that means far more than bricks, steel, and blueprints. Today, we mark the beginning of a new chapter–a 190-room Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton, right here in Century Farms, Antioch, Tennessee.”
The Hampton Inn corridor will feature 98 rooms and the Home2 Suites corridor will feature 92 spacious extended stay suites. The shared common areas of this dual branded hotel will offer a self serve tap wall, private meeting space, an indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, free wifi, free parking, and Hilton’s beloved complimentary hot breakfast. Hilton representatives Frank McFadden and Steven Smith were present for the groundbreaking celebrations. The hotel is expected to open in the Fall of 2026.
The hotel is owned by partners Rajendra Bhakta, Nick Patel, and Nish Jobalia. Construction will be managed by SiLa Developments. Hampton Inn Home2 Suites will be managed by Triumph Hospitality Management LLC. Triumph Hospitality managed numerous hotels in Middle Tennessee, including the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch, directly on the other side of I-24 from this new project. Triumph provides services to help hotel owners with daily operations, sales, revenue management, marketing, and accounting. Inquiries for management services can be sent to [email protected].
Hampton Inn Home 2 Suites is part of the larger Century Farms development in Antioch. This project has been in development for over a decade and brings a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options to the Antioch Community. David Young with Oldacre McDonald, LLC spoke during the ceremony and shared his excitement about seeing this long time dream come to life.
Councilwoman Joy Styles commended Andy and the Triumph team for their longstanding commitment to the Antioch community. Joy continues to advocate for Antioch and is thrilled to welcome the hotel which will provide jobs for residents and exceptional accommodations for visitors. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce team was also present to kick off the project.
Andy Bhakta closed the ceremony; “I’ve been blessed to be a part of this community since 2012. From the days of our very first Century Farms neighborhood cleanup, to the rise and fall of Hickory Hollow Mall, to the many Easter egg hunts and backpack giveaways at Southeast Community Day—I’ve had the privilege of watching Antioch grow, change, and persevere. It’s here in Antioch that I’ve learned everything I know about leadership. This community taught me resilience. It taught me the importance of showing up. And it showed me that when good people come together with love for their neighborhood, anything is possible.”
The Century Farms Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites development is being financed through a construction loan provided by Mountain Commerce Bank and a C-PACE financing round supplied by Nuveen Green Capital. This marks one of the first ground-up C-PACE development financings completed in the State of Tennessee. All financing was arranged by Daniel Kowalsky of HKS Real Estate Advisors.
Brand: Hilton
Developer & Construction: SiLa Developments
Management Company: Triumph Hospitality Management LLC
Architect: ORIGINATION DESIGN
Civil Engineer: M2 Group LLC
Interiors: Uniik Design Solutions
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch has been an anchor in the Antioch community for 10 years. Doors opened in May 2015 and the team celebrated a grand re-opening 10 years later. The hotel has completed a full renovation of 118 guest rooms, meeting rooms, and all public spaces.
NASHVILLE, TN (May 15, 2025) – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch and its team welcomed friends, family, business partners, and community members for a Ribbon Cutting on April 29, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers 118 guest rooms and suites. Guests will enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, fresh ground Bean to Cups Coffee, free wifi, onsite parking with electric car charges, and more! The hotel also offers a heated indoor pool and spacious fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites features 1,300 sq ft of newly renovated meeting space. The Parthenon conference room accommodates up to 80 guests for corporate or social events. The Centennial Boardroom provides seating for up to 10 guests. Meeting and Event requests should be directed to the hotel sales department at [email protected]
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch is a two time recipient of the IHG Torchbearer Awards. This prestigious award recognizes a limited number of IHG hotels for achieving the highest levels of excellence in quality, customer satisfaction, cleanliness, and loyalty.
David Bixby, Franchise Performance Support Manager for IHG, “When I am engaging with hotels that are getting ready to undergo a major renovation, I always reference the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville Southeast – Antioch, as a hotel that was able to undergo a complete renovation and still maintain their Elite level status with regards to Guest Love Scores. It is about the team, communication, and dedication to always ensuring that the guest is taken care of first….and this team always excels and exceeds in these commitments to both the Guest and the Holiday Inn Express Brand.”
Katie Schultz, President of Triumph Hospitality, “It is an absolute pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments of this team. My first role at Triumph Hospitality was Director of Sales for this hotel, it holds a special place in my heart. Many of the team members that I worked with in 2016 are still here, that loyalty and dedication is hard to come by in today’s hospitality world. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Antioch has always been a beautiful property but today we are proud to show off the fresh new look.”
Visit The Hotel Website to Make a Reservation:
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/nashville/bnacr/hoteldetail
NASHVILLE, TN — A new landmark has risen at the intersection of music, history, and innovation. While doors officially opened earlier last month, April 1, Triumph Hospitality and Sila Developments celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening Wednesday, April 30, of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – University Area, a striking new hotel poised to become a central hub in Nashville’s ever-evolving Rock Block district.
HOTEL WEBSITE: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – Univ Area – Nashville, United States
“Elliston Place has always had this electric energy—it’s where Nashville’s soul really shows,” says Andy Bhakta, Principle of Sila Developments and CEO of Triumph Hospitality. “We’re proud to create something that reflects that spirit. This hotel isn’t just about welcoming guests to Music City—it’s about carrying forward the character, creativity, and heart of The Rock Block.”
“We’re thrilled to open our doors in one of Nashville’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” says Katie Schultz, President of Triumph Hospitality. “Every detail of this hotel was designed with today’s traveler in mind. We’re proud to offer a welcoming, modern space that reflects the spirit and character of the Rock Block.”
Located at 2221 Elliston Place, just steps from Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park, this eight-story, 184-room hotel blends modern comfort with deep historical reverence. Designed by award-winning architectural firm SV Design, the hotel offers sleek accommodations, two levels of parking, and a rooftop pool deck with sweeping views of Music City.
Guests can enjoy a range of modern amenities designed for comfort and convenience, including a complimentary hot breakfast and a self-pour station offering beer and wine. Other amenities include guest laundry facilities and a fully equipped fitness center. Proudly pet-friendly, the property warmly welcomes four-legged family members to join in the stay.
East Nashville-based graffiti artist Troy Duff created a custom art piece during the grand opening celebration that is now a permanent installation inside the hotel.
The property will serve a vital role in the city’s fast-growing West End corridor, a hotspot of redevelopment. With a coveted location, upscale design, and the backing of global hospitality leader InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), this hotel promises to be a key player in Nashville’s next chapter.
This marks the third Holiday Inn Express property managed by Triumph Hospitality, whose local portfolio also includes Motif on Music Row.
Founded in 2012, Triumph continues to grow its Middle Tennessee footprint, operating ten hotels with more in development.
As Nashville continues to evolve, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – University Area brings new life to one of its most iconic blocks—where music history meets hospitality excellence.
NASHVILLE, TN (March 27, 2025) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,600 global properties across 19 brands, today honors Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch and its team with a 2024 Performance Award for their outstanding achievements and commitment to upholding IHG’s mission to deliver “True Hospitality for Good” every day. Considered the most prestigious IHG internal honor among the Americas region, the annual Performance Awards recognize hotels for leadership and metrics attainment among several key criteria, including guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness and amplification of the IHG One Rewards loyalty program.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch is one of 144 Torchbearer Awards honorees selected among the organization’s nearly 4,500 regional hotels spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and South America. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch received the Torchbearer Award for achieving the highest levels of excellence in quality, customer satisfaction, cleanliness, and loyalty.
Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Through their hard work and dedication to maintaining high standards and delivering the superior experiences our guests have come to expect, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Southeast Antioch and its team exemplify excellence among our nearly 4,500 Americas hotels. I’m honored to reward their efforts with a 2024 Performance Award and look forward to their continued successes this year and beyond.”
Katie Schultz, President of Triumph Hospitality, said: “We are incredibly honored to receive the Torchbearer award for a second consecutive year. This award speaks volumes about our team at Holiday Inn Express Nashville Southeast Antioch. Our General Manager, Michelle Marina, leads the team with confidence, integrity, and passion. Michelle demonstrates hands-on leadership and trains our team members to exceed guest expectations. We have many loyal team members who have been with us for 10+ years which is unheard of in the hospitality industry. Our hotel is in the final stages of a full renovation, all guest rooms have been completed and the public spaces will be completed in the coming month. We can’t wait to see what this amazing team will achieve with a newly renovated hotel in 2025!”
NASHVILLE (February 3, 2025) – Songwriters Trey Calloway and Dan Lowe were selected from 11 songwriters who performed Saturday during the Feb. 1 qualifying round for Tennessee Songwriters Week held at Motif on Music Row and will advance to the showcase round Saturday, March 1 at the Franklin Theatre.
“American Idol” season 20 winner Noah Thompson hosted and performed. Singer-songwriter Makky Kaylor opened performances with his self-penned “Tennessee, In My Dreams” – which is Tennessee’s 13th official state song.
Songwriters were rated by a judging panel of industry veterans including renowned author, songwriter and historian Don Cusic; Robert K. Oermann, dubbed “the dean of Nashville’s entertainment journalists,” and multi-platinum and gold record award-winning songwriter Alan Rhody.
Sound was provided by Shiloh Music and food was courtesy of Music Row Bar & Grill.
Winners of qualifying rounds progress to showcase events across Tennessee and ultimately perform at the renowned Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Out of nearly 50 participating venues across Tennessee, Motif on Music Row hosted the only qualifying round in Metro Nashville.
Nashville, Tenn. (December 6, 2024) — Motif on Music Row (50 Music Square West) wrapped its first music-related event this week with great success. The inaugural Songwriters’ Week featured a book signing from author and hit songwriter, Bernie Nelson (“Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind,” “House on Old Lonesome Road,” “Betty’s Got A Bass Boat”) with commentary by NSAI’s Executive Director Bart Herbison and a songwriters’ round featuring Nelson, Doug Johnson (“Three Wooden Crosses”), and Black River Recording Artists Pryor Baird (“Beauty In The Broken”) and Scotty Hasting (“How Do You Choose”). The event concluded yesterday with the unveiling of Lyric Lane, a permanent and ever-growing display of hit songs on various mediums by the songwriters who wrote them. The initial collection contains approximately 40 hit songs from some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters including “Ships The Don’t Come In,” “Murder on Music Row,” “The Letter,” “Riding with Private Malone,” “Check Yes Or No,” “Some Fools Never Learn,” “I Don’t Mind The Thorns (If You’re The Rose),” “Two Pina Coladas,” “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” “Strawberry Wine,” “What’s Forever For,” “Baby, I Lied,” “We’re In This Love Together,” and more.
Notable attendees of Songwriters’ Week included Roger Murrah, Bart Herbison, Jerry Salley, Trey Bruce, Wood Newton, Alan Rhody, Benita Hill, Becky Hobbs, Rafe Van Hoy, Rick Huckaby, Bernie Nelson, Deborah Allen, Makky Kaylor, Brenda Lynn Allen, Garth Shaw, Jan Buckingham, Shannon McCombs, Nathalie Cox, Dave Mahanes, Joe Kelly, John Koski, Doug Johnson, Pryor Baird, Scotty Hasting, and Dillon Weldon, just to name a few.
Songwriters’ Week was another significant step taken by Sila Developments and Triumph Hospitality to reconnect the property’s history with the music industry that surrounds it. “Lyric Lane is our small way of giving back and celebrating the creativity and uniqueness of Music Row, while honoring the incredible work of songwriters whose music has touched all our lives,” said Andy Bhakta, Principle Partner of Sila Developments. “People often forget that the everyday music we listen to would not be possible without songwriters. Music holds immense therapeutic power, shaping our emotions and everyday experiences. We feel truly blessed to have received these heartfelt lyrics from so many talented songwriters, as well as the support of the PLA team, in bringing ‘Lyric Lane’ to life here at The Motif on Music Row.” “Motif on Music Row is honored to display handwritten song lyrics, album covers, signed head shots, and other cherished pieces of music history,” stated President of Triumph Hospitality, Katie Schultz. “We look forward to showing off these items and educating our guests on Music Row’s incredible contribution to Nashville and to the world. We hope all of our neighbors will come visit and take a stroll down Lyric Lane.” In addition to the installation of Lyric Lane and Songwriters’ Week, in honor of its history, Motif on Music Row’s presidential suite was named the “United Artists Suite,” and more music-related initiatives will be announced in the near future.
NASHVILLE, TN (October 6, 2023) – Sila Developments and Triumph Hospitality celebrated the groundbreaking of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – University Area on September 14, 2023. The ceremony was hosted by Katie Schultz, President of Sales for Triumph Hospitality Management. The company started in Antioch, TN in 2012 and currently works with seven hotels in the Middle Tennessee area. Later this fall they will be opening the Motif on Music Row, an all-suite boutique hotel on the historic Music Row. Triumph Hospitality looks forward to adding the Holiday Inn Express Nashville West End – University Area to their portfolio of Nashville properties.
Construction started in early September and doors to this 184 room hotel are expected to open in the spring of 2025. This will be the third Holiday Inn Express that Triumph Hospitality manages, and they are honored to grow the partnership with one of the largest and most well-known hotel chains in the world. Intercontinental Hotel Group operates over 6,000 hotels globally and this hotel is one of the additional 2,000 in their development pipeline.
Sila Developments, based in Nashville, has been working on plans for this site since 2018. Anan “Andy” Bhakta and Jay Patel spoke during the ceremony about their history in the hospitality industry and development, and their plans for this new hotel. “Elliston Place, fondly known as The Rock Block, has a rich history that stretches back over one hundred years. It was a bustling hub of commerce in the late 1800s, a place where people came together to enjoy live music, delectable cuisine, and the company of friends. This street has witnessed the rise of iconic music venues like the Exit/Inn, where legends such as Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash graced the stage. It’s a place where history and innovation have always coexisted. Today, as we break ground for this new Holiday Inn Express, we honor Elliston Place’s past while embracing the promise of its future.” Andy Bhakta, Principle, Sila Developments.
Others who spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony included Odie Caduff with the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Jindy Strader, Franchise Performance Support Manager for IHG. DF Chase has been appointed General Contract for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – University Area. Architecture and design were completed by Southeast Ventures and Pinnacle South.
NASHVILLE, TN (August 1, 2023) – Motif on Music Row is an all-suite hotel offering spacious suites with kitchens, giving guests enough room to call Nashville home for a few nights or an extended stay. Each of the 133 suites has a full kitchen and plenty of space for guests to relax, eat, sleep, and spend time with those who matter most – family, friends, and even their dog. One-bedroom suites are perfect for corporate travelers and two or three-bedroom suites are ideal for larger groups. Connecting suites are also available to accommodate families or groups of friends looking to stay together, perfect for the bachelor or bachelorette weekends that Nashville has become known for. The hotel will offer travelers a second story rooftop pool, poolside lounge and cabanas, state of the art fitness center and yoga studio, valet parking, a pet washing station, and all the modern hotel technology options. 3,800 sq ft retail space is available for lease on the ground floor, restaurant and bar concepts are currently being entertained.
Motif on Music Row is currently under construction at 50 Music Square West, on the corner of Chet Atkins Place and Music Square West. The boutique hotel has been developed by Sila Developments, a Nashville based development company focusing on growth in the hospitality sector. The site was previously home to the iconic nine-story octagon-shaped United Artists Tower. After considering several possible directions for the property, the Sila Developments team demolished the building in 2019 and begin construction on the new 7 story hotel in 2021. The property is scheduled to open around November 2023.
Motif on Music Row will be managed by Triumph Hospitality, a Nashville based hotel management group. Triumph Hospitality operates and manages several hotels in middle Tennessee, and their team has played a key role in bringing the Motif on Music Row to life. “Motif will be an amazing addition to Nashville’s thriving hospitality industry. We are excited to introduce a product that falls between a traditional hotel room and a short-term rental. The apartment style suites give travelers the space they would enjoy in an Airbnb with the cleanliness and service guarantees that they enjoy in a hotel”, said Katie Schultz, President of Sales for Triumph Hospitality.
