Oracle Breaks Ground on Global Headquarters in Nashville
Oracle began construction on its future global headquarters on Nashville's East Bank on Tuesday creating a new center for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology.
The planned campus spans approximately 78 acres and includes retail spaces alongside a 120-room Nobu hotel and restaurant. The first buildings on the site are expected to open in 2030.
Oracle CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia joined Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Stuart McWhorter, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn, and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty for the ceremony.
“Nashville’s talented people, ambition, and strong sense of community make it a great place for Oracle to grow,” Clay Magouyrk said.
Oracle Invests $175 Million in Public Infrastructure and Green Campus Design
The company’s investment includes $175 million for public infrastructure projects. These additions feature a new pedestrian bridge across the Cumberland River, a public park, greenway connections, and street improvements designed to connect surrounding neighborhoods with the waterfront.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the campus will transform a former industrial site into a greener environment featuring more than 1,900 trees and habitats designed with ecologists to support biodiversity. Oracle is targeting LEED Gold certification across the entire development.
“Our East Bank should bring us closer together as Nashvillians, serving as a guide for how we build great communities,” Freddie O’Connell said.
Oracle Supports Local Healthcare and Community Through Partnerships and Grants
Oracle’s expansion ties into local healthcare infrastructure through collaborations with Meharry Medical College, Nashville General Hospital, and Quorum Health.
Mike Sicilia said that the future of healthcare involves giving caregivers more time to care by reducing administrative burdens and empowering care teams.
Beyond technology partnerships, Oracle’s community investments include a $1.55 million grant to Trinity Community Commons to fund renovations for its historic East Nashville property. The company also awarded $150,000 to 30 local nonprofits through its Nashville Employee Directed Grants program and committed $10 million to the Nashville Symphony to reinstate its 2026–27 season.
Residents Can Attend Community Open Houses and Events
Oracle invited local residents to celebrate the groundbreaking with three days of free community events at 2141 Waterside Drive. Open houses are scheduled for November 12 and 13 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day, allowing visitors to explore 3D models of the future campus and meet the Oracle team.
A Community Day block party will follow on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Visitors can also view a race car and test the Oracle Red Bull Racing simulator.