Nissan Stadium in Nashville stands out as an unparalleled sports and entertainment venue, hosting Tennessee Titans home games as well as major concerts.
A 2017 assessment estimated renovation costs at $293 million; however, that number hasn’t come into the discussion as both team and city have taken steps away from looking into renovation options.
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Exterior
U.S. Bank Stadium’s iconic black zinc panels have been causing moisture problems since its opening in 2016. Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, contractor Mortenson and seven firms associated with its design and construction have reached a mediated settlement on repairs for its exterior enclosure, agreeing to install new panels with extra seals in order to address these issues.
Nissan CEO Burke Nihill has described renovation costs as prohibitively expensive; adding roof costs would significantly raise them further, yet could save maintenance expenses in the long run, according to him.
Walter P Moore’s engineering team recently performed a visual evaluation of Nashville’s Titans Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans since 1999 and host to many concerts and events. Over a two-day assessment process, our engineering team focused on primary structural elements within the stadium to look for any signs of damage or distress as well as signs of corrosion that might indicate more significant structural problems in its future use.
Interior
Nissan Stadium, home to both Tennessee Titans and Tennessee State Tigers football teams, boasts seating for over 69,000. Each year it serves as host for numerous concerts and sporting events held here.
This facility, situated on the east bank of Cumberland River across from downtown Nashville, serves multiple functions. During weekdays it hosts practice sessions by Nashville Titans as well as local and regional teams while on weekends it hosts professional and college sporting events.
Since 1999, the stadium has undergone various upgrades to meet modern technology and fan demand. The latest major upgrade was completed in 2012 with new high-speed elevators, LED ribbon boards and two massive HD Lighthouse video displays that rank second largest among NFL stadiums.
Nissan Stadium is well known for its wide array of food and beverage offerings, from regional favorites such as barbecue and Nashville hot chicken to standard stadium fare such as pizza and hot dogs. There are multiple beverage vendors within the stadium including Yee-Haw Brewing Co, Jack Daniel’s and Epic Western Cocktail Company for guest to choose from.
Wheelchair rentals are available from the Fan Services Window behind section 124 for guests with special needs, while posters (28″x22″) may also be brought into the stadium to be used during events.
Seating
Nissan Stadium seating arrangements have been carefully constructed with all fans in mind. A lower bowl surrounds the field while club and upper levels are split into dual towers along each sideline – these latter two levels contain press boxes as well as luxury suites on an upper level.
Furthermore, four open air concourses behind each endzone feature concessions and picnic tables; lower endzone sections offer fans a clear head-on view of video boards without moving their heads excessively, and are close to team benches for added convenience.
Whoever’s searching for an economical premium seat should consider club level corner seats as these offer excellent views while being less costly than other premium options. In addition, they are closer to entry tunnels than other seats within the stadium.
Wheelchair access is provided in all stadium areas, such as ticket windows, concessions services, restrooms and merchandise booths. Guests with wheelchairs are eligible to obtain complimentary tickets at any service window; additionally there is limited wheelchair availability that guests may borrow by showing a valid driver’s license at Fan Services window behind Section 124.
Parking
If you’re driving to Nissan Stadium for a game, parking on campus of the stadium is available for those with purchased parking passes; all lots close two hours postgame. Parking availability on surrounding streets may be restricted by city parking ordinances.
Nissan Stadium has teamed up with Evolv, a next-generation security system. When approaching any of its gates, fans must navigate the Evolv Express system holding their clear bag with mobile ticket visible and follow instructions of gate officials. Strollers are not permitted at any of these gates. Signs no larger than standard poster board are allowed but must not affix to structures or block other patrons’ views.
All Titans games abide by a Clear Bag Policy, with guests encouraged to utilize rideshare drop off/pick up locations located inside stadium lot E (North) or S 2nd Street and Crutcher Street (South), please see stadium map for locations. ADA parking can also be found near Gate 2, provided they present their Nissan Stadium issued ADA Lane pass.
