Fan Stay
The 404 Hotel
Ultra-exclusive boutique hotel with just five rooms above a speakeasy cocktail bar. Justin Timberlake, Reese Witherspoon, Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman.
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Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN · Capacity: 17,159
About Bridgestone Arena
Home of the Nashville Predators on Lower Broadway / SoBro. Walkable to the Honky Tonk Highway entertainment strip.
- Opened: 1996
- Capacity: 17,159 (expands to 19,395)
- Address: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
- Architect: Populous
- Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
- Operator: Nashville Predators
- Home team: Nashville Predators
- Owner: Metro Nashville and Davidson County
- Official site: www.bridgestonearena.com
Fan Guide · Nashville Predators
Smashville: hockey on Broadway
Bridgestone Arena sits right on Lower Broadway in Nashville, home to the Predators and their “Smashville” culture — country stars, catfish on the ice and the honky-tonks roaring just outside the doors make it one of the NHL's most distinctive nights.
Broadway's bars and live music are literally next door.
Below are the Nashville stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Bridgestone Arena.
Fan tip: You're on Broadway — the honky-tonks are steps from the doors for the ultimate pre- and post-game.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Bridgestone Arena
All Nashville hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Bridgestone Arena in Nashville — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Graduate Nashville
Playful boutique hotel near Vanderbilt University with a rooftop bar called White Limozeen featuring pink decor and skyline views. A fun and central stay for fans attending Titans games, Predators hockey, or the endless live music on Broadway.
Fan Stay
Noelle Nashville
Art Deco boutique hotel in a restored 1930 building in downtown Nashville's Printer's Alley district with eclectic design and a celebrated cocktail bar. Steps from Broadway and Bridgestone Arena, making it a stylish base for Predators fans and Music City visitors.
Fan Stay
The Hermitage Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel has been Nashville's most distinguished address since 1910, featuring a stunning Beaux-Arts lobby with a stained-glass ceiling and the legendary men's restroom voted America's best. Predators fans and CMA Fest visitors walk to Bridgestone Arena from this National Historic Landmark.
Fan Stay
Courtyard Nashville Downtown
A mid-priced downtown hotel near Broadway and the riverfront — a practical no-parking game-day base with a short bridge walk to Nissan Stadium.
Fan Stay
Hilton Nashville Downtown
An all-suite downtown hotel in SoBro within walking distance of Broadway — fans walk to the game across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
Bars & Pubs
Attaboy Nashville
Attaboy Nashville is the Southern outpost of the acclaimed NYC speakeasy, tucked in East Nashville with no menu and bartenders who craft custom drinks to your taste. Predators fans and Grand Ole Opry visitors who discover this hidden bar find Nashville's most sophisticated cocktail experience.
The Bluebird Cafe
The intimate 90-seat listening room where Taylor Swift was discovered at age 14. Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Faith Hill.
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row on Lower Broadway is Nashville's biggest and most spectacular honky tonk — a four-story country music bar from the country superstar himself, featuring live music on every floor from noon until 3 am and views of Broadway's legendary neon strip from the rooftop. Predators fans pre-gaming for Bridgestone Arena (two blocks away) and country music fans from every corner of the world fill every level, creating a fan atmosphere that captures Nashville's unique position as both music capital and passionate hockey town. The rooftop view of Broadway at night is Nashville's most spectacular fan panorama.
Losers Bar & Grill
Music Row dive bar turned celebrity hangout. Post Malone, Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen drink longnecks alongside tourists.
Old Glory
A refined cocktail bar near Printers Alley offering a sophisticated counterpoint to Broadway's honky-tonks with creative whiskey drinks. Predators fans and CMA Fest visitors discover Nashville's craft cocktail side through Tennessee whiskey flights and barrel-aged creations.
Robert's Western World
The crown jewel of Lower Broadway's honky-tonk row, Robert's Western World serves up live country music, cold Budweisers, and legendary fried bologna sandwiches. Just blocks from Bridgestone Arena, it's where Predators fans and visiting athletes go to experience authentic Nashville nightlife. No cover charge and live music every single day.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
Nashville hot chicken pioneer in East Nashville that many locals argue rivals Prince's for the city's best. A fiery pregame tradition for Titans and Predators fans who can handle the heat before heading to Nissan Stadium or Bridgestone Arena.
Fan Eats
Edley's Bar-B-Que
A beloved East Nashville barbecue joint smoking brisket and pulled pork over hickory with classic Southern sides. Titans fans and Broadway honky-tonk visitors escape the tourist strip for some of Nashville's most authentic, smoky, no-fuss 'cue.
Fan Eats
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Nashville's most famous hot chicken joint draws lines out the door and has been endorsed by countless visiting celebrities and athletes. With heat levels from Southern to Shut the Cluck Up, it's a fiery rite of passage before a Titans or Predators game. Multiple locations make it easy to grab a box no matter where you're staying.
Fan Eats
Husk Nashville
Husk Nashville serves celebrated Southern cuisine in a beautiful historic house in Rutledge Hill, making it the upscale pregame dinner choice for visiting fans treating themselves before a Predators game. The farm-to-table Southern menu and thoughtful cocktail program attract both locals and out-of-town sports travelers. Reservations on game nights fill weeks in advance, so planning ahead is essential.
Fan Eats
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Martin's is a Tennessee institution famous for whole-hog barbecue smoked low and slow over hickory. The downtown location near Bridgestone Arena makes it a natural pit stop for Predators fans craving pulled pork and cornbread. Pat Martin's award-winning 'cue has been featured on national food shows and draws visiting NFL and NHL players.
Fan Eats
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
The original Nashville hot chicken since 1945 — Prince's now operates from multiple locations after the original shack burned in 2018, but the legendary extra-hot heat level still tests even the bravest Titans fan.
Things to Do
Attraction
Nashville Sports Museum at Bridgestone
The Nashville Predators' official team history exhibit at Bridgestone Arena traces the franchise's growth from expansion team to Stanley Cup finalist, with game-worn gear, historic sticks, and multimedia displays celebrating Smashville's hockey journey. It's a must-see for fans arriving early to Predators games who want to connect with the team's surprisingly deep history.
Attraction
Bridgestone Arena
Located at the foot of Broadway, Bridgestone Arena is the beating heart of Smashville, where the Nashville Predators draw one of the NHL's loudest and most passionate crowds in a city that has fallen completely in love with hockey. The arena's location steps from the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway creates a game-day experience unlike any other in professional sports.
Attraction
Lower Broadway Honky Tonk District
The five-block strip of Lower Broadway is Nashville's unrivalled entertainment heartbeat — dozens of honky tonks operating 24 hours with free live country music on every floor, from the legendary Tootsie's Orchid Lounge to the rooftop stages of Honky Tonk Central. Sports fans arriving for Predators playoff games or Nissan Stadium concerts spend their pre-game afternoons here, absorbing the music and the madness of Music City at full volume.
Things to Do
Lower Broadway Honky Tonk Crawl
Walk the neon-lit strip of free-entry honky tonks — Tootsie's, Robert's Western World, and AJ's Good Time Bar with live country music from 10am to 3am.
Attraction
GEODIS Park
GEODIS Park opened in 2022 as the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, with 30,000 seats and an atmosphere that has immediately established Nashville SC as one of MLS's most exciting clubs. The supporter sections in the end zones deliver a continuous soundtrack of songs and drumming that fills the massive bowl.
Things to Do
Lower Broadway Honky-Tonk District
On Predators game nights, the two-block stretch of Lower Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena transforms into one of sports' greatest pregame scenes, with country music pouring from every bar and fans in gold jerseys flooding the streets. The combination of world-class live music, cheap beers, and hockey passion has made Nashville one of the most fun sports cities in North America.
Plan Your Trip to Bridgestone Arena
Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is tracked across 0 events and seats 17,159 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Nashville and Nashville hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
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