The Nashville Predators unveil a $650 million renovation plan for Bridgestone Arena

The Nashville Predators have unveiled a sweeping redevelopment plan for Bridgestone Arena, set to reimagine the venue as a dynamic, open-access entertainment hub in the heart of downtown. Anchored by a $650 million renovation scheduled to begin in summer 2026, the project will expand the arena by 175,000 square feet, introduce two new towers, and blend the lines between Bridgestone and the energy of Broadway like never before.

Image: Bridgestone Arena, Rendering

The redevelopment is designed to embrace the downtown streetscape rather than insulate from it. Much of the arena’s existing concrete façade will be replaced with open-air concourses, floor-to-ceiling windows, and massive LED displays, including a dramatic outdoor LED canopy inspired by Las Vegas’ Fremont Street. The main entrance will shift to Fifth Avenue, aligning with the pedestrian bridge and new Tennessee Titans stadium, creating a seamless connection between Nashville’s entertainment landmarks.

Inside, the fan experience will be elevated through expanded concourses, increased restroom capacity, and new dining and retail areas accessible even without an event ticket. Approximately 600–700 seats will be added to overall capacity, while the event floor will gain up to 60,000 square feet, allowing for larger locker rooms, more auxiliary spaces, and an all-new “star compound” for performers.

Renderings also reveal plans for a 60,000-square-foot rooftop bar—dubbed the largest on Broadway—and retail and restaurant offerings across multiple levels. One adjoining tower may house a hotel, while the other could serve as office space, reinforcing Bridgestone’s place as a 365-day-a-year destination.

Construction will be staged to minimize disruption to events, with the arena closing for two to three months each summer from 2027 to 2029. The majority of work is expected to be completed by the start of the 2029–2030 NHL season, with additional tower construction extending toward 2030 and beyond.

This transformation is also strategically “future-proofing” the venue. A potential WNBA franchise—led by Predators owner and former Governor Bill Haslam—is being accounted for in the redesign, which includes space for a second professional sports tenant.

Funding will rely on revenue generated within the arena, including ticket sales and internal sales tax, maintaining Bridgestone’s tradition of avoiding taxpayer burdens. The Predators, along with partners CAA Icon and Populous, aim to ensure the building remains one of the most modern and beloved arenas in the country, nearly 35 years after it first opened its doors in 1996.

As Predators CEO Sean Henry put it, “We’re not just renovating—we’re reconnecting with the city. The lines between Broadway and Bridgestone will blur, and this will truly feel like the corner of Main and Main for Nashville.”

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