Stand-up comedian and entertainer Nate Bargatze announced that his company, Nateland, is collaborating with Storyland Studios, a global experience design and strategy firm, to explore creating a Nashville-based theme park.
This announcement shows Bargatze's strong commitment to bringing family entertainment to his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
“Nate and Nateland are committed to good, clean, family-friendly entertainment. We live in middle Tennessee and recognize the need for a major attraction for people of all ages in the Nashville area. We’re excited to see what our partnership with Storyland Studios will bring,” says Felix Verdigets, CEO of Nateland Entertainment.
A new family-friendly destination
The Nateland Experiences division of Nateland, in collaboration with state and local officials and the Storyland design team, is evaluating potential sites in the greater Nashville area for a proposed park spanning over 100 acres. Besides entertainment options in the family-friendly park, plans also include essential amenities like retail shops, dining establishments, and a hotel.
"This project has been a long time coming, and we're thrilled to officially announce that we have embarked on this journey with Nate, Felix, and the entire Nateland team," says Mel McGowan, founder and chief creative officer of Storyland Studios.
"Our goal is to create a truly premium themed entertainment experience right in Music City that reflects the unique humor and heart of Nateland, while also delivering a world-class destination for families."
Although constructing a new park typically takes many years, the feasibility study is scheduled for completion in Q1 2026. With this study and a strong concept in hand, the Nateland Experiences team will promptly seek out investors to continue development soon after.
Due to the current enthusiasm for Bargatze’s entertainment projects, there are high expectations for lively investment interest.
Earlier this month, Storyland Studios was awarded a milestone contract with the University of California (UC), in collaboration with OMNIA Partners. With this cooperative agreement, Storyland can bring its unique approach to narrative-driven placemaking to the University of California system and public agencies nationwide.
Charlotte Coates is blooloop's editor. She is from Brighton, UK and previously worked as a librarian. She has a strong interest in arts, culture and information and graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature. Charlotte can usually be found either with her head in a book or planning her next travel adventure.
