Groundbreakings

Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga, Developed by 3H Group, Inc., Breaks Ground

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will uniquely combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property. Following the debut of its first property in Memphis, Tenn. in 2022, the Caption by Hyatt brand is poised to grow in several more key markets this year, both in the United States and internationally.

Mortenson Development to Break Ground on Motto by Hilton in Nashville’s SoBro Neighborhood

A new lifestyle hotel is coming to the popular South of Broadway (SoBro) neighborhood in Nashville. Mortenson Development has purchased the site located at 311 3rd Avenue, closed on its construction financing, and will start construction later this month. This is the first Motto by Hilton in the Nashville area. Motto by Hilton is a lifestyle brand that empowers guests by giving them added flexibility to create their own stay experiences in the world's most sought-after cities.

Hard Rock and the Tejon Indian Tribe Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon

Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives, Tejon Indian Tribe leadership and general membership plus statewide and local community leaders.

The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground on New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

World-Class Gaming, Hotel, Dining, and Entertainment Destination to Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market New Development Projected to Generate More Than $200 Million in City and State Gaming Tax Revenue in First Five Years of Operation, and Create Approximately 1,500 New Jobs for the Region LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities.

Paradigm Development Partners Breaks Ground on TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg

Paradigm Development Partners, LLC was joined by Clay County officials and project partners on Tuesday, October 17 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg. The contemporary 124-room extended-stay hotel is coming soon to the Clay Town Center, a new mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Branan Field Road and Old Jennings Road boasting professional offices, restaurants and retail space.

Vision Hospitality Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Embassy Suites By Hilton in Downtown Chattanooga

Vision Hospitality Group Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony today commencing construction on the seven-story 184-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown. Ideally located on the corner of Broad Street and 4th Street in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, the Embassy Suites Chattanooga Downtown will feature a rooftop bar, a street-level bar and coffee area in an open lobby style, a leasable restaurant space, and 5,000 total square feet of meeting space. Centrally located in the heart of the city, the property is blocks from the Tennessee Aquarium, Hunter Museum of American Art, National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum and Tennessee Riverpark festivals and events.

Aspen Hospitality and CU Boulder Break Ground on Limelight Hotel Boulder

Aspen Hospitality and the University of Colorado Boulder are pleased to announce that construction is beginning for the on-campus Limelight Hotel Boulder. The landmark conference center hotel property is slated to open in the summer of 2025. This groundbreaking is the culmination of years of collaboration between the City of Boulder, CU Boulder and numerous other stakeholders. Plans for a topping-off ceremony and celebration will be announced as construction progresses.