Oracle breaks ground on future global headquarters in Nashville
Oracle has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its future global headquarters on Nashville’s East Bank, advancing a planned 78 acre campus focused on the company’s growth in cloud, AI and healthcare. The development is expected to create thousands of high-quality jobs in Tennessee, with the first buildings planned to open in 2030.
- Oracle held a groundbreaking ceremony for its future global headquarters in Nashville.
- The planned East Bank campus will span approximately 78 acres.
- The first buildings are expected to open in 2030.
- Oracle plans to create thousands of high-quality jobs in Tennessee.
- The company is investing in public infrastructure and Nashville community organizations.
A 78 acre campus planned for 2030
Oracle said the campus will include retail spaces, a 120 room Nobu hotel and restaurant, and public infrastructure. The company’s investment includes $175 million for a pedestrian bridge across the Cumberland River, a public park, greenway connections and street improvements.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the project will transform a former industrial site into a greener riverfront environment. Oracle plans to plant more than 1,900 trees and has worked with ecologists on habitats intended to support biodiversity. The company is also targeting LEED Gold certification across the campus.
Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk said Nashville’s talent, ambition and community made it a strong location for the company’s expansion. “Today’s groundbreaking is an important next step in our commitment to Nashville,” Magouyrk said, according to Oracle.
Cloud, AI and healthcare are central to the expansion
Oracle said it has been recruiting engineering and technical talent in Nashville and expects hiring to accelerate over the next several years. Its local workforce also includes healthcare technology professionals, along with employees in sales, marketing and other business functions.
The company is positioning Nashville’s healthcare community as a key part of its future there. Oracle’s collaboration with Meharry Medical College links technology with medical education and research. Its work with Nashville General Hospital focuses on operational efficiency and giving care teams access to patient information, while its work with Quorum Health supports technology innovation for clinicians.
Oracle also said it is working with Nashville colleges and universities on STEM education, internships and hands-on learning. Its collaboration with Vanderbilt University includes experiential opportunities using Oracle technology through the Vanderbilt College of Connected Computing, as well as advanced research projects with the Vanderbilt School of Engineering. The company is also offering training and career development for veterans and military spouses.
Oracle extends investment into Nashville communities
Beyond the headquarters site, Oracle said it has awarded a $1.55 million grant to Trinity Community Commons. The funding will support renovations to the organization’s community hub and dining room, where the restored space will host free community meals and events and help residents connect with essential services.
Oracle has also awarded $150,000 to 30 local nonprofits through its Nashville Employee Directed Grants program. Employees nominated organizations supporting causes including science education, veterans and local parks.
A separate $10 million partnership with the Nashville Symphony enabled the organization to reinstate its 2026, 27 season and bring furloughed musicians and staff back to Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Oracle invited Nashville residents to attend three days of free events at 2141 Waterside Drive. Open houses are scheduled for November 12 and 13, followed by a Community Day block party on November 14. Visitors can view 3D campus models, meet Oracle employees and learn about career opportunities, while the block party will include live music, local food trucks and children’s activities.
