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Best Seats at Bridgestone Arena
Walk out of Bridgestone Arena and the honky-tonks start across the street. The arena opened at the head of Lower Broadway in 1996, the Predators arrived two years later, and by the 2017 Stanley Cup Final the hockey world had learned the name for what happens inside: Smashville, a crowd that throws catfish on the ice, taunts opposing goalies in unison and hands the anthem to country stars when the stakes get high. Between hockey dates it’s one of the busiest arenas in the world, home to the CMA Awards and a constant run of concerts, comedy and college basketball.
The honest reality is that it’s a 1990s concrete building with snug legroom, and on a Saturday night the hard part is getting through the Broadway crowd, not finding a good seat. Here’s how to handle both.
Seating Configuration
Bridgestone Arena has three seating levels: the 100 level lower bowl (sections 101–120), the 200 level club (sections 201–224) and the 300 level upper deck (sections 301–333). For hockey, both team benches sit along the 114–117 sideline with the penalty boxes across the ice in front of 105–106, and the Predators shoot twice toward the south end at sections 110–111. That south end matters beyond hockey: it has no club level, so the 300-level seats there drop lower and closer than anywhere else upstairs, and it’s where the stage goes for most concerts.
Best Non-Premium Seats for Predators Games
Lower center ice, sections 105–106 and 115–116 are the best seats in the building for hockey. You see the whole sheet at an even angle, and the 115–116 side puts you right behind the benches. Skip the first few double-letter rows unless you want the glass experience, because the boards hide the far side of the play until you’re about ten rows up.
Lower south end, sections 109–112 put you where the Predators attack in the first and third periods. Two periods of Nashville’s offense coming straight at you is the best way to watch a goal happen. The tradeoff is the length of the rink, since the far end looks small in the second period.
Club-level sideline, the 200s above center ice give you a high, full-rink view and a less crowded concourse. The club sections are only about 11 rows deep, so every seat keeps that elevated angle without feeling far from the ice.
Best Value Seats
Upper sideline, the 300s above center ice are the smart-money seats for hockey. The rink is long enough that the elevated angle reads plays well, and these seats cost a fraction of the lower bowl. The top rows of the 300s are genuinely high, so aim for the front half.
Row A of the upper south end, the Bud Light Fan Zone is the best-kept value in the arena. With no club level beneath, those seats sit lower and closer to the ice than most of the upper deck, on the end where the Preds shoot twice. You give up the sideline view and the second-period action, which plays at the far end.
Budget / Cheapest Way In
The upper ends behind the goals are usually the cheapest tickets for a Predators game. The north end is the one Nashville defends twice, so you’ll watch opponents attack for most of the night, but for a first-timer who just wants to be inside the noise, it does the job.
Weeknight games against non-rival opponents are the other budget play. A Tuesday in November costs far less than a Saturday against an Original Six team like Chicago or Detroit, whose fans travel well to Nashville and push prices up.
Our Pick
Take sections 115–116 in the back half of the double-letter rows or the first few single-letter rows. You’re high enough to see over the glass and close enough to hear the benches.
What to Avoid (and What’s Worth Trying Once)
The very highest rows of the 300-level corners are the weakest seats in the building. The angle is steep and the players are small, so pay a little more to move down or toward center ice.
Lower north end, sections 101–102 and 119–120 are good seats priced like better ones for hockey. The Preds defend that end twice, so you spend two periods watching the other team’s offense up close.
Worth trying once: Section 303. This is Cellblock 303, the upper-deck section where Nashville’s chant culture started in the franchise’s first season, and the team still hangs a banner above it. The view is ordinary upper-deck, and you’ll need to learn the chants fast.
Best Seats for Concerts
For most concerts, the stage goes at the south end in front of sections 110–111, and the sections directly behind it, roughly 108–113 downstairs and 313–322 upstairs, are either closed or sold as limited view. Bridgestone Arena was designed with concerts in mind, and the lower-bowl sides sit close to the stage, which is why the best non-floor seats here are on the sidelines, not straight back.
Floor Seats for Concerts
Floor sections 1 and 2 are the closest seats to the stage in a standard end-stage layout, usually just a handful of rows each. Sections 3–8 fill the rest of the floor behind them. The floor is flat, so from the middle rows back, anyone taller than you is part of your view, and many shows convert the floor into a general admission pit instead. For GA shows, the line starts at 8 a.m. on event day, just left of the Nissan Main Entrance at the corner of Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way.
Best Lower-Level Seats for Concerts
Sections 106 and 115 are the safest great seats for an end-stage show, close to the stage with enough height to clear the floor crowd. Sections 107 and 114 can be even closer, but check seat numbers first: in 107 buy the higher-numbered seats, and in 114 the lower-numbered ones, because the seats nearest the stage turn into side views in the upper rows. Sections 108 and 113 get you right next to the stage at an angle where you’ll often see the side of the performer’s face.
Best Value Concert Seats
Lower north end, sections 101 and 120 give you an elevated, head-on view of the full production, including the screens and lighting rig. They’re farther from the stage than the sides, but for big pop and country tours built around a light show, this is the view the production was designed for.
Club-level sideline seats in the 200s are the best middle ground for concerts: a clean angle, better sound than the upper deck and a calmer concourse between sets.
Concert Seats to Avoid
Upper-level sections closest to the stage on either side have severe angles that often cut off part of the stage, and they’re priced as if they don’t. The Fan Zone at the south end sits behind the stage for standard shows, so check the event map before buying anything numbered in the 313–322 range. The exception is center-stage or in-the-round shows, where those south-end seats become some of the best upstairs.
Is Bridgestone Arena Cold During Concerts?
It can be, especially on the floor during hockey season. From fall through spring, the Predators’ ice stays in place under insulated flooring for concerts, so floor seats run cool before the room fills. The bowl warms quickly once the crowd is in, but bring a light layer you can tie around your waist, since there’s no bag check for a jacket you don’t want to carry.
Is Bridgestone Arena the Biggest Concert Venue in Nashville?
It’s the biggest indoor arena in Nashville, but not the biggest concert venue. That’s Nissan Stadium across the river, which seats 69,143 and set its attendance record at 73,874 for Ed Sheeran in 2023. The Titans’ new enclosed stadium, due to open in 2027 with about 60,000 seats, will become the city’s largest indoor venue. For arena-sized tours, Bridgestone is the room.
Premium Seating & Clubs at Bridgestone Arena
Bridgestone Arena’s premium lineup runs from event-level lounges to all-inclusive tabletops, and while several spaces are lease-only, there are still ways in for a single night.
The Best Premium Experience
The Predators’ Bench Seats are the standout, a small block of seats positioned inches from the players’ bench and the ice. You hear the line changes, the coaching and the hits in a way no other ticket allows. The related Behind the Bench package puts up to nine people behind the visiting team’s bench and includes access to the Lexus Lounge, the event-level club, with unlimited food and drink during the game.
Best Value Premium
The Flight Deck is the pick. It’s an all-inclusive tabletop area at the back of the lower south-end sections, on the end the Predators attack twice, with bar-style seating, TVs, in-seat service and unlimited food and beverage. You get most of the premium experience in an elevated seat that’s genuinely good for watching hockey, without the cost of a suite. Tickets appear for select events beyond hockey too.
Other Premium Options
The Lexus Lounge is the event-level club and is full-season, members-only for Predators games, though the arena sells Lexus Lounge concert packages and upgrades. Inside it, the Event Level Bunker Suite is a private 420-square-foot room with 20 lower-level tickets, and the Presidents’ Trophy Room and Vezina Room are private spaces for groups. Hap & Harry’s Taproom is a party space for about 50 guests with VIP parking and unlimited food, draft beer, wine and soda. The 501 Club on the club level is an 80-member club with all-inclusive food, beverage and parking. California Closets Studio is a members-only lounge, and Loge Boxes and Opera Boxes are leased for the full calendar of events.
Suites & Group Options
Luxury suites hold groups of 18–30 and can be rented for single Predators games or concerts, with a dedicated suite attendant; suite share plans split a season among companies. For pricing and availability, contact Bridgestone Arena Premium Sales at (615) 770-2416 or book nightly rentals through the arena’s premium page.
Bridgestone Arena Seating Chart & Capacity
How Many People Does Bridgestone Arena Hold?
Bridgestone Arena holds 17,159 for Predators hockey, roughly 18,500 for basketball and up to about 20,000 for center-stage concerts. The building record isn’t a concert or a playoff game: it’s 19,365 for comedian Nate Bargatze in April 2023.
Reading the Bridgestone Arena Seating Chart
The 100-level rows are the chart’s one real quirk. They start with double-letter rows (AA or BB, depending on the section) before switching to single letters, so Row A is well up the section, not the front row. The 200-level club sections run rows A–K, and the upper deck runs as deep as row T. In every section, seat 1 is on the aisle next to the higher-numbered neighboring section.
Concert layouts change by production, so check the official Bridgestone Arena seating charts and your event’s map before you buy.
What Was Bridgestone Arena Called Before?
The building opened in December 1996 as Nashville Arena, became the Gaylord Entertainment Center in 1999, switched to the Sommet Center in 2007 and took the Bridgestone Arena name in 2010.
Getting the Best Tickets
Ticketmaster is the official ticketing partner for Predators games and most arena events. The box office opens on event days only and sells tickets only for that day’s event, so it’s a last-minute option, not a planning tool. For hockey, weeknight games against non-rival opponents are the easiest tickets in town, while weekend games against teams with big traveling fan bases price like a night out on Broadway. Concerts are a different market: country acts playing their adopted hometown sell out fast, and multi-night runs usually mean the second or third night is easier to get.
Bridgestone Arena Schedule & Upcoming Events
Predators preseason starts in late September, and the regular season runs October through mid-April with roughly 41 home games. Around them, the arena books concerts nearly every week, the CMA Awards each November, family shows, comedy and college basketball. See the full lineup on the Bridgestone Arena events calendar and the Predators schedule.
For Concerts and Predators games, compare resale prices with our partner Vivid Seats before paying face value elsewhere.
Bridgestone Arena Bag Policy
Bridgestone Arena does not require clear bags. The rules are based on size. Backpacks of any size are banned, and no bag larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ is allowed. Bags between 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″ and 12″ x 12″ x 6″, including clear bags, go through X-ray screening. Bags smaller than 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″ can use the faster express screening lanes. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed but get X-rayed. There is no bag check or storage on site.
Is Bridgestone Arena Cashless?
Yes. Bridgestone Arena is a cashless venue that accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and mobile pay. Bring a card, because cash won’t get you anything inside.
What Time Do Doors Open at Bridgestone Arena?
Doors open 90 minutes before Predators games and before most concerts and events, unless the event page says otherwise. The box office opens at 1 p.m. on event days.
Key Venue Policies
No re-entry. Once you leave, you’re out, unless event staff scan you out at the main entrance for a personal emergency or a service-animal need.
Empty clear plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed, and there are water fountains on every concourse level. Outside food and drink, bottles and cans are not.
Cameras vary by event. Professional lenses, GoPros, tablets, selfie sticks and tripods are never allowed, and noisemakers, including cowbells and air horns, are banned. Kids under 2 get in free on a lap.
Accessibility: assisted listening devices and wheelchairs are available at Guest Services near section 103 with a photo ID. Request sign language interpreters two weeks ahead through the box office at 615-770-2000, and email accessibilityservices@powersmgmt.com at least 24 hours before your event for other accommodations.
Getting to Bridgestone Arena
Walking is the best way to get to Bridgestone Arena, and most visitors will. The arena sits at 501 Broadway, at the foot of the downtown hotel district, so anyone staying in downtown, SoBro or the Gulch can walk in 15 minutes or less, and Nashville BCycle e-bikes and scooters cover longer hops from Midtown.
Bridgestone Arena Parking
Metropolis is the Predators’ official parking provider, running dozens of facilities near the arena. The closest options are the Bridgestone Arena garage at 6th Avenue South and Demonbreun, the Fifth + Broadway garage across the street, and the First Baptist Church lot next door, with the Pinnacle at Symphony Place garage two blocks east and Ragland Lot near Korean Veterans Boulevard. Pre-buy through the arena’s parking page on weekends, because the same garages also serve the Broadway nightlife crowd. For Predators games, the Fifth Avenue of the Arts Garage at 5th and Church, a short walk up the hill, sells presale parking at one of the lowest rates downtown.
The best parking hack: park free at Nissan Stadium for Predators games. The Predators offer complimentary parking in Nissan Stadium Lot R across the Cumberland River, with a free shuttle that takes 5–7 minutes and runs every 15–20 minutes from two hours before to two hours after the game. You can also walk across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in 10–12 minutes. Lot R is locked two hours after the final horn, and the offer doesn’t apply on nights with a conflicting event at Nissan Stadium. Details are on the Nashville Downtown Partnership BEEP page.
Public Transit
WeGo Central, Nashville’s main bus hub, is a short walk north of the arena, and most WeGo routes run into it. Route 18 connects downtown with Nashville International Airport, which makes it useful if you’re flying in for a game and staying downtown. Nashville’s transit system is built for commuters, not event crowds, so check the late-night schedule before relying on a bus home.
Rideshare
Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Bridgestone Arena and the Predators, and new riders can use code BRIDGESTONENASH for a discount on their first rides. The arena’s official drop-off point is the eastbound curb lane of Broadway between 5th and 6th. After events, Lower Broadway traffic barely moves, so walk a few blocks toward the Gulch or up to Church Street before requesting a pickup.
Insider Tips & Hacks for Bridgestone Arena
A Predators game is a party that starts on Broadway and moves inside, and a concert here usually ends with half the crowd heading back to the honky-tonks. These tips cover the building, the traditions and the Broadway crowd around both.
Why Bridgestone Arena Gets So Loud
Sit near Section 303 if you want to understand Smashville. A group of season-ticket holders started chanting there in the franchise’s first season, and Cellblock 303 still leads much of the building’s noise. The rest of the arena picked up the habit, and by the 2017 playoff run Bridgestone had a reputation as one of the loudest buildings in hockey.
Learn the goal chant before puck drop. After a Predators goal, the crowd singles out the opposing goalie by name, tells him he sucks and chants “It’s all your fault.” It’s crude, it’s loud and it’s part of the experience.
Predators Game Traditions
Watch for catfish right after the anthem, especially in the playoffs. The tradition dates to the franchise’s first season, when a fan threw one on the ice as Nashville’s answer to Detroit’s octopus, and it’s mostly a playoff ritual now.
Expect a country star on the anthem during big games. Since the 2017 playoffs, Nashville artists have taken over the national anthem for postseason home games, and the lineup is kept quiet until they walk out. Fans have also been known to work their goalie’s name into the opening line.
Arrival Strategy at Bridgestone Arena
Travel with a tiny bag or no bag. Anything under 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″ goes through the express lanes, which moves you past the X-ray lines at the busiest doors.
Use the Nissan Main Entrance only if you’re coming from Broadway. The main entrance on the corner of Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way takes the crowd walking up from the honky-tonks. If you parked on the Demonbreun side, the Nissan SoBro Entrance is closer.
Arrive when doors open if you want the building before the crowd. Doors open 90 minutes early for Predators games, which gives you time to eat and catch warmups before the concourses fill.
Families can enter through the Gnashville Fun Zone. On game days, the box office doors to the right of the main entrance lead straight into the kids’ area near Section 103.
Food & Drink Inside Bridgestone Arena
Eat at the BetMGM Sports Lounge and walk straight into the game. The second-floor restaurant shares an entrance with the team store on Rep. John Lewis Way, and on event days, ticket holders are scanned at its own security line and given a wristband that gets them into the arena. It opens late morning and stays open late on event nights.
Use the Predators app to find food. The concession map lives under the Bridgestone Arena button in the NHL/Predators app, searchable by food type and location.
Exit Strategy
Walk to Lot R instead of waiting for the shuttle. The pedestrian bridge takes 10–12 minutes and gives you one of the best skyline views in the city after a night game.
Don’t try to leave by car right away. Downtown garages empty into the same streets as Broadway traffic, so stay for a drink and leave after the first wave.
The Bridgestone Arena Renovation: Broadway 2030
The arena is heading into a major renovation, and the Predators are paying for all of it. The plan, called Smashville’s Next Stage: Broadway 2030, opens the building up to Broadway with a new entrance, adds restaurants and what the team calls the largest rooftop bar on Broadway, and brings wider concourses, new premium spaces, a bigger team store and more restrooms, elevators and escalators. New renderings of the Broadway entrance were released in September 2026.
Expect fewer concerts in the summers of 2028 and 2029. The arena is projected to go offline during those summers for the heaviest work, while Predators seasons continue without interruption. The goal is to have most of the renovation finished by opening night of the 2029–30 season. Details and renderings are on the Broadway 2030 site.
Families & Kids at Bridgestone Arena
Head to the Gnashville Fun Zone before or during Predators games. Outside Section 103, it has a mini street-hockey rink, bubble hockey, a video game room, photo spots, GNASH’s house with a kids’ library and its own concession stand.
Bring a stroller for the concourse only. Strollers can’t go into the seating bowl but can be checked at Guest Services near Section 103.
Know where the family facilities are. The Mother’s Lounge, with rocking chairs and changing tables, is on the club level near Section 213 and is open for every event. Family restrooms are outside sections 104, 110, 111, 117, 312 and 322.
Autographs & Player Access
Arrive at doors-open to catch warmups. Doors open 90 minutes before puck drop, and warmups are the best chance to see players up close without a premium ticket, so check which end the Preds take and head that way.
Getting Help Inside the Arena
Text 615-502-4848 during an event with your location and the problem, whether it’s an unruly neighbor, a seat issue or a service problem, and staff will come to you.
Connect to “SmashvilleFreeWifi,” the arena’s free network.
Charge your phone at Guest Services or grab a portable charger. Charging stations are at sections 103, 309 and 312, and ChargeFUZE kiosks that dispense portable chargers are at sections 109, 207 and 328.
Predators Team Store
Shop at the Nashville Locker Room on Rep. John Lewis Way. The Predators’ team store has street-level access and keeps daytime hours most days as well as game nights, so you can shop without a ticket and skip the concourse lines. The arena has other merch stands inside, but they don’t all carry the same items.
Things to Do Near Bridgestone Arena
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is directly across Rep. John Lewis Way, and the Ryman Auditorium is a block away (one of my faves), close enough for an afternoon tour before a night game. The Nashville Visitor Center is in the base of the arena’s tower, on the corner of Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way, and it’s the easiest place to pick up maps and show recommendations.
Hotels Near Bridgestone Arena
Staying downtown means walking to the arena and back, which is worth paying for given event-night traffic. Downtown hotels fill fast on big weekends, so book early and expect to pay for parking.
Best Areas to Stay Near Bridgestone Arena
Lower Broadway and SoBro put you within a few blocks of the arena and the honky-tonks. It’s the easiest location for an event, and the loudest place to sleep on a Saturday night.
Printers Alley and the downtown core, five to ten minutes north on foot, have the city’s historic hotels and a quieter feel after midnight, with Printers Alley’s bars right outside.
The Gulch, about 15 minutes west on foot, has newer hotels and some of the city’s best restaurants. It’s the best base for travelers who want Nashville without living on Broadway.
Midtown and West End, a short rideshare from the arena, have lower rates, Vanderbilt nearby and a local bar scene. Plan on rideshare both ways for events.
Hotel Recommendations Near Bridgestone Arena
Omni Nashville Hotel is the closest big hotel to the arena, attached to the Country Music Hall of Fame and one short block from the arena doors. It’s an official arena partner, with a busy lobby bar and rooms that hold up well. The lobby can be packed during conventions, and parking is valet only.
Hilton Nashville Downtown sits on Fourth Avenue South, a few minutes from the arena. It’s an all-suite hotel with reliable service and quieter rooms than its location suggests, a strong pick for families and groups.
The Joseph is the SoBro splurge, a Luxury Collection hotel on Korean Veterans Boulevard with an art collection, a rooftop bar and a walk of under ten minutes to the arena. The design is striking, but some guests find the service uneven, and the parking fees are steep.
The Hermitage Hotel is Nashville’s grand historic hotel, near the State Capitol and an uphill walk from the arena, with polished service and an afternoon tea people plan trips around.
Noelle is a boutique hotel in a restored building at the edge of Printers Alley. It’s stylish without being fussy, has a good coffee shop and a hidden bar, and is about a ten-minute walk from the arena.
The Union Station Nashville Yards turns the city’s 1900 train station into a hotel, with a grand hall that’s worth seeing even if you don’t stay. It’s an arena partner, sits at the west end of Broadway about 15 minutes on foot across from the Grand Hyatt, another partner hotel, and some rooms are small and road-facing.
Thompson Nashville is the Gulch pick, with a stylish rooftop bar, great restaurants around it and about a 20-minute walk to the arena. It works best for travelers who want a nice hotel near good food and don’t mind the walk.
Budget Hotels Near Bridgestone Arena
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown–Broadway is on the west end of Broadway near Union Station, about 15 minutes from the arena on foot, with a free breakfast and a rooftop bar. The rooms are dated, and the Broadway-facing rooms get weekend noise.
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Capitol View is about a mile north of Broadway in a quieter neighborhood, a short rideshare from the arena. The rooms are newer and the rates are friendlier than downtown, but you’ll pay for rideshare to every event.
Bars and Restaurants Near Bridgestone Arena
Nashville’s pregame and postgame scene is built around a handful of districts, each with its own personality. Lower Broadway, the Honky Tonk Highway, starts across from the arena: four or five blocks of multi-story bars with live music from mid-morning until the early hours and no cover at most places. It’s loud, crowded and touristy on weekends, and it’s still the thing most visitors come for. Printers Alley, a few blocks north, is the old nightclub district, with a mix of blues bars, dive bars and cocktail lounges tucked into a narrow historic lane.
SoBro, south of Broadway around the Music City Center, has the hotel bars, rooftops and sports bars that feel less chaotic before a game. The Gulch, just west, is where locals go for dinner and cocktails. And if you have a car or don’t mind a rideshare, Germantown, East Nashville and Midtown have the city’s best independent restaurants and neighborhood bars.
Best Bars Near Bridgestone Arena
Robert’s Western World is the real honky-tonk on Broadway, with traditional country, cheap beer and the Recession Special, a fried bologna sandwich with chips, a Moon Pie and a PBR. It’s the one Broadway bar locals still recommend without hesitation.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is the most famous bar on Broadway, the purple-fronted honky-tonk behind the Ryman where Opry stars once slipped out for drinks between sets. It has live music on multiple floors and a rooftop, and it’s packed nearly all the time.
Acme Feed & Seed at the foot of Broadway is the best rooftop view on the strip, looking over the river toward Nissan Stadium. It’s calmer than the bars farther up Broadway, with good drink prices and a solid menu.
Teddy’s Tavern is around the corner from the arena on Rep. John Lewis Way, with live music on three floors, a rooftop and one of the best burgers downtown. It’s a smart pregame pick because it’s steps from the arena and far less crowded than Broadway.
Pete & Terry’s Tavern is the arena’s own bar outside the Nissan SoBro Entrance, with an outdoor patio and easy access to the doors. It’s the most convenient pregame drink in Nashville and far calmer than Broadway, though service can be uneven and hours are limited outside event nights.
DraftKings Sports & Social on Second Avenue North is the best place to watch other games before or after an event, with a huge wall of screens and reliable food. It’s a good bet when Broadway’s live bands make it impossible to hear a game.
Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge at the end of Printers Alley has city views, seasonal igloos and a converted bus you can reserve. It’s pricier than most bars nearby, but it’s a memorable place for a postgame drink.
Best Restaurants Near Bridgestone Arena
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in SoBro is the best barbecue in walking distance of the arena, with whole-hog pork, ribs and a big two-level dining room that handles groups well. Order at the counter and grab a table.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is the easiest way to try Nashville hot chicken before an event, with a stand inside Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway, directly across from the arena and full of other options for groups that can’t agree. The original Midtown shop has the classic line and a better sit-down feel if you have time.
The Southern Steak & Oyster at Pinnacle at Symphony Place is a strong sit-down pregame spot two blocks from the arena, with steaks, oysters, gumbo and a busy happy hour.
Arnold’s Country Kitchen, just south of downtown, is Nashville’s best-known meat-and-three and a local institution. It’s lunch-only on weekdays and Saturdays, so plan it for the afternoon of a night game.
Husk Nashville in Rutledge Hill serves refined Southern cooking in a restored historic house, a short rideshare from the arena. It’s one of the city’s best dinners, and it’s worth booking ahead.
Rolf and Daughters in Germantown is the best special-occasion dinner in the city for many locals, known for its pastas and roast chicken. It’s a short rideshare north of downtown, and reservations go fast.
Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printers Alley pairs a historic supper club with live jazz, steaks and serious cocktails. It’s the upscale postgame choice if you want dinner without Broadway’s noise.
Why You Should Go
Bridgestone Arena is where Nashville’s two great obsessions meet, the music it’s famous for and the hockey team that surprised everyone by turning a Southern city into one of the loudest rinks in the sport. On a winter night, you can walk out of a Predators game onto Broadway with a band playing in every doorway and the whole city still going. Go for a Saturday game in the heart of the season, and before puck drop, grab a beer on Broadway and walk in with the crowd.
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Written by Brad Richards. Founder of Gameday Guides. This guide includes insights from personal visits as well as updated info from team sources, fan forums, and stadium policies. We aim to help you plan with confidence — enjoy your gameday. If you have any tips, if we missed anything or you have a question, don’t hesitate to shoot us an email.