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Nate Bargatze Teams With Storyland Studios to Pursue 100-Acre ‘Nateland’ Theme Park Near Nashville

The newly announced collaboration enters a feasibility phase set to conclude in early 2026 before investor outreach begins.

Overview

  • The partnership was unveiled at the IAAPA Expo, marking the first formal step toward the proposed destination.
  • Nateland Experiences is evaluating potential sites across the greater Nashville area in coordination with state and local officials.
  • A feasibility study is underway with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026, after which the team plans to seek financing.
  • The concept centers on a family-focused experience with attractions alongside retail, dining and a possible hotel component.
  • Storyland Studios brings prior work on projects such as Knott’s Berry Farm, Avengers Station and Libertyland USA, addressing a market left open since Opryland closed in 1997.