In order to accommodate a growing population and record-breaking passenger numbers, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority revealed plans to revamp Nashville International Airport. Changes include more parking, new concourses, lobbies, gates, an international arrivals building, increased security lanes and an on-site hotel. Overall, the project is projected to cost around $1 billion and take place over the next seven years. This year, the airport welcomed more than 12.2 million passengers, a 10 percent increase over last year’s travelers. June was the most impressive month in the airport’s history, with 1.1 million passengers passing through. “By 2035, the population of the Greater Nashville Area is expected to surpass 2.5 million people, and Nashville International Airport’s passenger traffic will grow from 12 million today to more than 20 million. We are experiencing this rapid growth firsthand as we set new air passenger records every week, month and year. The projects comprising our BNA Vision are designed to meet the demands of this growth and address everything from international travel, to improved security wait times to more gates, parking and ease of access — all with passenger safety and convenience in mind. We’re excited to share this vision and provide a glimpse of how BNA will transform over the next several years,” said Rob Wigington, president and CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. The first stages of the project include a six-story parking garage with capacity for 2,000 vehicles. It’s estimated to for completion in the latter half of 2018. The new international arrivals building is also slated to open the same year. Currently, Nashville’s airport offers travelers 440 daily flights from 12 airlines, with non-stop service to more than 50 destinations.