Bridgestone Arena: A Practical Guide to Nashville's Arena
Updated Oct 28, 2026
Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: address, entrances, transit, parking, bag policy, accessibility services and where to find SeatCommons events at the venue.
The lay of the land
Bridgestone Arena sits at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, and it is an indoor arena. Check the venue's own pages for anything they do not list here.
Before you go, pick your arrival point. The Nissan Main Entrance is at 5th Avenue and Broadway. The Nissan SoBro Entrance is at 5th Avenue and Demonbreun. When you are ready to plan the night around a show, SeatCommons is the place to start.
Getting there
The venue's directions and parking page names the guest drop-off point as the eastbound curb lane of Broadway between 6th and 5th Aves.
For transit, WeGo Central is WeGo's main transit hub and is located downtown. WeGo Public Transit operates Route 18, which runs to and from Nashville International Airport (BNA) on an express route, with a fare of $2 one-way.
For two wheels or small wheels, Nashville BCycle operates electric bikes that can be ridden around downtown, and Nashville is home to Bird, Lime, and Spin scooters.
Entrances and finding your seat
The arena runs on named entrances and numbered sections, and the venue's pages spell out the routes to each level.
For general admission, the entrance is located to the left of the Nissan Main entrance on the front plaza, at the corner of Rep. John Lewis Way and Broadway. If applicable, lines for general admission seating start at 8AM on the day of event. Camping and staying overnight on Arena property is prohibited.
Elevators servicing all concourse levels are available at Sections 110/Past 215/Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row Smashville/315. An elevator servicing most levels, including the Predators Team Store, is located at Section 117/218. An elevator servicing Lexus Lounge is located in the middle of the Lower Bowl concourse at Section 103, outside of the Guest Services Center built by Cabinets To Go. Escalators servicing most levels are available just inside the Nissan Main Entrance near Section 102.
Public elevators are located at the southwest and east sides of the Arena. The southwest elevator is located next to the 6th Avenue parking garage entrance and is accessible to main, suite, club and upper level concourses. The east elevator accesses all levels except the upper concourse.
Will Call is located just inside the Nissan Main Entrance, on the left side of the box office, near the corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway. The Box Office is open on event days only, with sales available for events only on the event date itself.
Food and drink
Bridgestone Arena is a cashless venue; Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted along with mobile payment.
Outside food and drink, including alcohol, are prohibited items, and bottles or cans and coolers are prohibited. What is permitted: empty, clear plastic water bottles up to 32 oz. Water fountains are located on all concourse levels throughout the arena.
Some restaurant options at Bridgestone Arena are open before and after events. Pete & Terry's Tavern, formerly Tavern '96, is located just outside the Nissan SoBro Entrance. Its hours are Thursday 2:00pm-10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, except on event nights at Bridgestone Arena. Happy hour runs every day from 4:00pm-7:00pm with 2 for 1 draft beer, well liquor and wine and
off domestic can beer.
BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar is located on 5th Avenue across from Hall of Fame Park, accessed through the same entrance as The Locker Room on 5th Avenue, on the second floor. It opens at 11 a.m. Monday-Sunday. On event days, bags are permitted inside the restaurant until 2 hours before scheduled door time; beginning at 3:00pm (or 2 hours before scheduled door time) on event days, guests attending an event must enter through the Evolve security line at the restaurant entrance.
The Nashville Predators Team Store is located on 5th Avenue and is open during games and Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT).
Accessibility
Accessible entrances are located at the Nissan Main Entrance at 5th Avenue and Broadway, at the Nissan SoBro Entrance at 5th Avenue and Demonbreun, and at all five (5) entry points in the 6th Avenue Parking Garage. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Accessible parking is available in the 6th Avenue Garage. Only guests who display a disability placard or a disability license plate will be permitted to park in Accessible parking stalls. Bridgestone Arena honors current disability plates and placards issued by all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and all Canadian Provinces. The spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bridgestone Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on each level of the arena, including the floor when the event offers floor seats. Event-day relocations to wheelchair-accessible seats are not assured.
Sign Interpreters are available upon request. Interpreters must be requested two weeks prior to the event by calling 615-770-2000, selecting Box Office from the menu. Required seating accommodations for the guest and the interpreter are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability, and are not assured.
Assisted Listening Devices are available at the Guest Services Center built by Cabinets To Go (near section 103). A photo ID is required as collateral for using the assisted listening device.
Bridgestone Arena is certified sensory inclusive and has partnered with KultureCity to provide sensory bags or a dedicated sensory room for guests attending events. Sensory bags include noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads, and can be checked out at the Guest Services Center built by Cabinets To Go near section 103.
Accessible restrooms are located throughout the Arena, and accessible family restrooms are also located throughout the Arena. Family restrooms are located on the main concourse outside sections 104, 110, 111, 117, 312 and 322. Sharps containers are located inside Family Restrooms at Sections 104, 110, 111, 117, 312 and 322. Baby changing tables are located in all public restrooms, and the Mother's Lounge is located on the Club Level near Section 213 and features rocking chairs and changing tables.
Animals are not allowed in Bridgestone Arena; however, an exception is made for leashed, harnessed and housebroken service animals. If the service animal does not fit under your seat you will need to purchase a ticket for the animal.
Guest Services Centers built by Cabinets To Go are located at section 103 and 331. Vanderbilt first aid centers are located on the main and upper concourse near Section 111 and near Section 311. Guests wanting to arrange additional accommodations are asked to reach out to Bridgestone Arena Customer Service ([email protected]) 24 hours prior to their event.
Parking and rideshare
The venue's directions and parking page names several garages and lots. Prices are not confirmed in the sources checked; purchase details it does state are below.
The Fifth + Broadway Garage at 600 Broadway is directly across the street from Bridgestone Arena on the corner of 6th Avenue South and Broadway. It is available for all Bridgestone Arena shows and Preds games, and parking can be purchased upon entering the facility. Parking at Bridgestone Arena is attached to Bridgestone Arena on the corner of 6th Avenue South and Demonbreun St.
The 222 2nd Ave Garage is at 222 2nd Ave S with a 1st Avenue entrance next to the Hampton Social and a 2nd Avenue entrance next to Bank of America. The First Baptist Church of Nashville parking lot is adjacent to Bridgestone Arena at the corner of 6th Avenue and Demonbreun. The 5th Ave of the Arts Garage is at the corner of 5th Avenue and Church, up the hill from Bridgestone Arena. The Music City Center MCC garage may be found within the Music City Center off of 6th Avenue.
Guests can receive complimentary parking at Nissan Stadium Lot E with optional two-way shuttle service to Bridgestone Arena and back. Lot E shuttle service runs every 15-20 minutes 2 hours prior to 2 hours after the game, and Lot E will be locked 2 hours after the game. Patrons should be prepared to show a ticket for shuttle entry.
Metropolis is the Official Parking Provider of the Nashville Predators. Lyft is the Official Rideshare Partner of Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators, and new Lyft users can use code BRIDGESTONENASH for 50% off their first 2 rides, up to
0 per ride.
Bag policy and arena rules
The bag rules are measured, literal and enforced at the door. Backpacks of any size are considered prohibited items and are NOT allowed into the arena. Bags that measure larger than 12”x12”x6” are prohibited and are NOT allowed into the arena.
Bags that measure between 6”x4”x1.5” and 12”x12”x6” (including clear bags and Nashville Locker Room bags) are subject to x-ray screening and visual inspection. Bags that measure smaller than 6” x 4” x 1.5” may proceed through express screening lanes for visual inspection. Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but will be subject to x-ray screening.
Guests may not carry weapons, firearms, knives, stun guns, pepper spray, mace and/or dangerous devices of any type. Laptops or tablets are prohibited unless carried by a credentialed member of the media. Luggage, and poles or sticks of any kind such as flagpoles, broomsticks and selfie sticks, are prohibited. Inflatables including balloons and beach balls are prohibited. Cameras with professional lenses, flash attachments, GoPros, camcorders, selfie sticks, iPads or other tablets, drones, tripods, bipods and monopods are prohibited at all times, and the permitted use of cameras varies by event, with small digital cameras possibly permitted for certain events. Banners and flags are prohibited from being hung or fastened in the Arena.
Small and compact umbrellas are permitted inside Bridgestone Arena. Stroller use is permitted inside Bridgestone Arena, but is restricted to concourse areas, and strollers can be checked in and stored at Guest Services Center built by Cabinets To Go (near section 103). Guests entering the Arena must be properly attired, which includes shoes.
The Arena has a no re-entry policy. Guests who need to exit and re-enter due to service animal needs or personal emergencies must first make contact with event staff at the main entrance to have their ticket scanned out. Guests found in possession of contraband items will be subject to ejection from the Arena and the contraband items may be confiscated. Guests who are visibly intoxicated or display obvious signs of intoxication may not be admitted into the Arena.
The Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, (including but not limited to e-cigarettes and vaping devices) is not allowed on the Arena property. All children who have not reached their second birthday do not need a ticket but must sit on the lap of the ticket holder, and all children 2 years and older require a ticket to enter. During certain events, child policies may vary, and any variations in policy will be noted on the event's specific page.
Show times
Door times and start times vary by event, and the venue's general pages do not list them. Check the official event page for the performance you are attending for door and start times. The venue's pages do state that, if applicable, general admission lines start at 8AM on the day of event.
Check tickets
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Bridgestone Arena is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
What is the guest drop-off point at Bridgestone Arena?
The guest drop-off point is the eastbound curb lane of Broadway between 6th and 5th Aves.
Can I bring a backpack to Bridgestone Arena?
No. Backpacks of any size are prohibited and are not allowed into the arena.
Does Bridgestone Arena allow re-entry?
No. The Arena has a no re-entry policy. Guests who need to exit and re-enter due to service animal needs or personal emergencies must first make contact with event staff at the main entrance to have their ticket scanned out.
Is there accessible parking at Bridgestone Arena?
Accessible parking is available in the 6th Avenue Garage for guests displaying a disability placard or disability license plate. The spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is Bridgestone Arena cashless?
Yes. Bridgestone Arena is a cashless venue; Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted along with mobile payment.
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