Nissan Stadium Information
Located on the east bank of the Cumberland River, directly across from downtown Nashville, The Nissan Stadium is the nation’s premier football venue. Funds for the venue were raised initially via an increased water tax, and the ongoing funding by an increase in Davidson County individual homeowner property tax. Despite a hurricane throwing a wrench into the process, and later on, an overflow from the Cumberland River flooding the playing surface by six feet, the construction of the Nissan Stadium was completed according to schedule.
The stadium first opened in 1999 with a match between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons. The Nissan Stadium is currently the residence of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL), as well as the Tennessee State Tigers of Tennessee State University. The Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, college football bowl game played every December is held here, and is also used as a venue for soccer matches.
In addition, the stadium hosts major concerts from the world’s top performing artists, including the CMA Music Festival nightly concert festival held every June. The stadium also contains the facilities to host meetings, public events, and parties.
The world-recognized Nissan Stadium is the beating heart of Nashville’s entertainment scene, providing an unforgettable event experience for all ages. With an impressive 69,000-seat capacity, the site caters to large games and performances, such as the World Cup qualifiers.
However, it’s the Tennessee Titans that steal the show. The stadium is home to the NFL football team, featuring tiered seating for panoramic views of the action. Nashville’s premier sports venues don’t get much better than this.
As well as sporting events, the stadium hosts international music tours and festivals with star-studded line-ups. Dozens of legends have graced the main stage, including Taylor Swift, One Direction, Guns N’ Roses, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elton John, and more. The list goes on – but you get the point. Anyone who’s anyone wants to perform at Nissan Stadium!
Guests can also look forward to a roster of concerts and tournaments, such as the CMA Music Festival and WWE SummerSlam. For the most up-to-date schedule, check out the venue’s events page on their website.
As you can imagine, these huge tours and home games need superb facilities to match. The stadium is saturated with restrooms, bars, and concession stands – everything you could possibly need is only a short walk away. Looking for a recommendation? The famous pulled pork shoulder sandwich at Martin’s Bar-B-Que is life-changing!
History of Nissan Stadium
Nissan Stadium’s story starts in 1995, when the Houston Oilers faced the Washington Redskins in an exhibition game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Afterwards, due to the exhilarating atmosphere and unparalleled downtown skyline views, Oilers owner Bud Adams expressed an interest in moving the team to the state.
His dreams were about to become reality. Later that year, Oilers and Nashville’s Mayor Phil Bredesen announced plans to build a brand-new stadium on the eastern bank of the Cumberland River. The project was initially funded by $144 million of public money, raised through an increase in the Metro water tax.
It was here that the Houston Oilers rebranded as the Tennessee Titans.
The stadium has always been a work in progress, with frequent upgrades to keep fans and investors happy. However, in 2020, management paused ongoing renovations, citing rising costs and structural inefficiencies. Instead, they promised to build a bigger and better replacement stadium, projected to open in 2027.
For parking information please see the Nissan Stadium parking page.
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To view the seating configuration and find out about accessible seating, please see the Nissan Stadium seating chart.