Bridgestone Arena

A quick review of Arena policies before you arrive can make entry and seating more seamless.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is not permitted once you exit the Arena. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, is prohibited on the property.²
• Payment Options: Bridgestone Arena operates as a cashless venue. Mobile payments and major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, are accepted.²
• Prohibited Items: Backpacks, outside food and beverages, drones, professional camera equipment, noise-making devices, and weapons are not permitted.² Refer to the venue’s policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Children under two may attend without a ticket if seated on a ticket holder’s lap. Guests two and older require a ticket.²

For the most current guidelines, including detailed bag policies, consult the official Bridgestone Arena A–Z Guide.

Bridgestone Arena is at the center of a downtown district that lives and breathes live music. Within walking distance, historic stages and modern venues continue Nashville’s long-standing performance tradition.

• Ryman Auditorium: Often referred to as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” this historic venue seats approximately 2,362 guests and presents concerts and special events in a theater setting known for its acoustics.⁴
• Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater: Set along the riverfront, this outdoor venue accommodates up to 6,800 attendees across fixed seating and lawn areas.⁵
• Grand Ole Opry: This iconic theater, with its rich history, holds approximately 4,400 guests and hosts country music performances and live broadcasts.⁶

Thanks to its downtown location, Bridgestone Arena is accessible via multiple transport options, with multiple garages and event parking options nearby.³

Public Transportation: WeGo Public Transit serves the downtown corridor, including express service to Nashville International Airport (BNA).²

Driving: Bridgestone Arena is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.³

Nearby parking options include:

• Fifth + Broadway Garage: 598 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
• Premier Parking 222 Garage: 222 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
• Pinnacle at Symphony Place Garage: 150 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201³

Food and beverage options are available throughout the Arena’s concourses during events.² Guests can expect classic arena fare and a range of beverage selections, with alcohol service offered in accordance with Arena policies.²

Additional dining options are located near the Arena’s entrances, offering convenient choices before select events.²

Completed in December 1996, Bridgestone Arena covers roughly 850,000 square feet and was designed by HOK Sports Facilities Group.⁷ The building includes a 22-story tower and totals more than one million square feet overall.⁷

Since 1998, the Nashville Predators have called the Arena home.¹ The venue has hosted collegiate championships, nationally televised award shows, including the Country Music Association Awards, and concerts by internationally recognized artists.¹ Bridgestone Arena has earned 18 nominations for Pollstar Magazine’s Arena of the Year Award, winning in 2014, 2017, and 2023.¹