Famed comedian Nate Bargatze — who recently outsold Beyoncé — wants to build his own Disney World in Nashville
Comedian Nate Bargatze, who recently outsold Beyoncé in ticket sales, plans to build a Disney World-style theme park called Nateland in Nashville. The park aims to cover over 100 acres and will cost approximately $350 million. Bargatze, known for his clean comedy, hopes to create a family-friendly entertainment destination while serving as the park's mascot.
- ▪Nate Bargatze's theme park, Nateland, will be located in Nashville and cover more than 100 acres.
- ▪The project is estimated to cost around $350 million and aims to provide family-friendly entertainment.
- ▪Bargatze's recent tour grossed $77.5 million, outselling other comedians and even pop star Beyoncé.
- ▪He has partnered with former KPMG partner Felix Verdigets as CEO and hired a design firm with Disney experience to help with the park.
- ▪Bargatze's clean comedy style has allowed him to carve out a niche in the entertainment industry.
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Business Famed comedian Nate Bargatze — who recently outsold Beyoncé — wants to build his own Disney World in Nashville By Anthony Blair Published May 17, 2026, 1:39 p.m. ET Record Bey-ker. A “clean” comedian who has sold more tickets for his latest tour than Beyoncé has announced that he wants to build his own Disney World-style theme park in Nashville with himself as the mascot. Tennessee comic Nate Bargatze, 47, who has made a living from his no-swears, no-politics everyman act, plans to create the park — Nateland — in his hometown Nashville, covering more than 100 acres at a cost of about $350 million. 5 Comedian Nate Bargatze has plans to open a theme park in his native Tennessee.
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