Bridgestone Arena: A Quick Look

welcome to venue Lama Bridgestone Arena Nashville Tennessee let's get into it nestled in the heart of Music City Nashville Tennessee Bridgestone Arena is a premier venue for concerts and events with a seating capacity of 20 000 it's a massive space that has been entertaining fans since 1996. besides being the home of NHL's Nashville Predators the arena has hosted countless concerts making it a Cornerstone of Nashville's entertainment scene Bridgestone Arena is located at 501 Broadway Nashville Tennessee 37203 if you're coming from the airport you can take a taxi Uber or Lyft which will cost around 15 to 25 bucks for those driving there are several parking options around the venue including the Pinnacle garage Music City Center Garage and the 6th Avenue garage prices can vary but expect to pay around twenty to thirty dollars for event parking for public transit the MTA bus lines have stops near the arena the Music City Star train also has a stop at Riverfront station which is about a 10 minute walk from the venue check out the links to public transit and parking info in the description below if you decide to bring in a bag it must not exceed 12 by 12x6 backpacks are not permitted under any circumstances water fountains are strategically located throughout the venue you're permitted to bring an empty clear plastic water bottles up to 32 ounces which can then be filled at these fountains when it comes to dining Bridgestone Arena offers a variety of options to satisfy your craving inside the venue you'll find dozens of bars and concession stands for a more restaurant-like experience head to Pete and Terry's Tavern located just outside the Nissan SoBro entrance The Tavern offers a range of food options like sandwiches Pizza barbecue wings and Hot Chicken another upscale option is the BET MGM Sports Lounge which opens two hours prior to every event for those who prefer a quick bite the barrel house is open on event nights and offers tailgate style favorites all guests are required to pass through metal detectors and bags or thoroughly searched to ensure everyone's safety accessibility is a key focus at Bridgestone Arena accessible entrances are located at the Nissan main entrance at 5th Avenue and Broadway Nissan SoBro entrance at 5th Avenue and Demon brune and all five entry points in the Sixth Avenue parking garage if you have specific questions or need Advanced Arrangements you can reach out to Bridgestone Arena's accessibility Services via email or phone if you're looking to explore the culinary scene around Bridgestone Arena Nashville of course has a lot to offer for fans of hot Fried Chicken the top spots are princes boltons and Hattie B's each offering their unique take on the Nashville classic for taco enthusiasts Mas Tacos Por Favor and red-headed Stranger in East Nashville are must visits for Burger lovers Joyland offers a range of delicious options if you're looking for a great deal on Broadway don't miss the recession special at Robert's Western World which includes a bologna sandwich a bag of Lay's chips a moon pie and a PB ER for just six bucks for those with a sweet tooth the Goo Goo chocolate company offers a variety of local candies and if you're into craft beers Nashville has a thriving Brewery scene some fan favorites include Yazoo Southern Grist tailgate crazy gnome and Jackalope one venue Lama correspondent and several fans who frequented Bridgestone Arena have some valuable insights that you'll definitely want to hear on the Pro's side the venue is highly praised for its fantastic Acoustics especially during live music events accessibility is another strong point the venue offers multiple accessible entrances and restrooms making it convenient for everyone food variety is also a big plus whether you're in the mood for Nashville's famous hot chicken or looking for vegan options you'll find something to satisfy your Cravings however as always there are some cons to consider the food and drink inside the venue can be a bit on the price of your side so be prepared the venue can also get quite crowded as during big events so it's always a good idea to arrive early another point to note is that the bag policy is strict and some fans have reported delays due to bag checks so it's best to travel light and be there early lastly while there are plenty of parking options some fans recommend booking your parking in advance to secure a spot closer to the venue if you're looking to keep the energy going before and after the fish shows Nashville has you covered for pre-parties head over to Acme Feed and Seed at 101 Broadway for free events on October 6th and 7th another option is the assembly Food Hall at 5055 Broadway where the Captain Midnight band will be playing on October 8th starting at 2 p.m New Heights Brewing Company at 9 28 representative John Lewis Way South is hosting a sample in a bar pre-party on October 7th and 8th Teddy's Tavern at 104 representative John Lewis ways south is also hosting a pre-party featuring Tin Roof cats on October 8th from 3 30 to 7 30 pm for After parties Teddy's Tavern is the place to be on October 6th and 7th if you're looking for something different the vinyl Lounge at 1414 3rd Avenue South is hosting the wonky Tonk After parties on October 7th and 8th for a unique experience hop on the Music City brewhop a Loop Trolley that takes you to up to 14 of Nashville's best breweries use promo code harpua for an all-day pass at just 25 and enjoy fish Tunes as you ride the trolley drops off just a block from the venue all information is in the description below okay that wraps up our look at the Bridgestone Arena if you've been here before we'd love to hear about your experience feel free to leave a comment below or rate your experience on our website at venulama.com Bridgestone thanks for your support have a good show