Hollingshead Aviation

Hollingshead Aviation operates at Smyrna Airport, the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee, located about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Nashville. The facility at 300 Doug Warpoole Road offers charter passengers a practical alternative to Nashville International that avoids BNA's higher fees and commercial airline congestion.

The FBO provides amenities typically found at larger airports at a fraction of the cost. The terminal includes a crew-only lounge with a sleep room, climate-controlled hangars, and Wi-Fi. No landing fees are charged, and the facility accepts nine different contract fuel programs, giving operators flexibility on pricing. Hours of operation run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with after-hours service available on call.

The name changed from Smyrna Air Center to Hollingshead Aviation in 2017 under new ownership, which brought updated management while maintaining the established operational footprint.

Smyrna Airport has a primary runway of 8,048 feet, handling most business jet types without restrictions. The field shares airspace with the adjacent Tennessee Air National Guard base, so pilots should be aware of military traffic patterns.

For charter passengers, the key consideration is whether the 30-minute drive to downtown Nashville is acceptable versus the quicker access from BNA or John C. Tune Airport. Smyrna works well for passengers whose destination is in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, or the southern Nashville suburbs. It is also convenient for attendees at events at the Stones River National Battlefield or the Tennessee Miller Coliseum.

Hollingshead competes at Smyrna with Azure Flight Support, giving operators a choice of two FBOs on the field. Hollingshead's straightforward pricing, no landing fees, and reliable service make it a sensible option for cost-conscious operations visiting the Nashville metro area.