Sports Authority Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Metro Nashville Sports Authority?

The Sports Authority serves as a financing mechanism, owner, and landlord for Nashville professional sports facilities. The Sports Authority Act, T.C.A. 67-6-103, grants the Sports Authority the ability to implement a ticket surcharge and collect state and local sales tax generated by ticket, concession and merchandise sales. These revenues are used to pay Metro’s bond obligations on its facilities. Board Members of the Sports Authority are appointed by the Mayor for terms of six years.

Who is the Sports Authority often confused with?

The Metropolitan Sports Authority is often confused with the national chain of sporting goods stores The Sports Authority and The Nashville Sports Council who bids, markets, and solicits sporting events to Nashville.

Nashville Sports Council website

What services does the Sports Authority provide?

The Metro Sports Authority Serves to plan, promote, finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip and enlarge buildings; operate sports complexes, stadiums, arenas, structures and facilities for public participation and enjoyment of professional and amateur sports, fitness, health and recreational activities; conduct itself to do what is reasonable and necessary to attract professional sports franchises to Nashville; and offer spaces for Special Events or parking needs at Nissan Stadium.

Are facility tours available?

Please contact facilities directly to inquire about tours.

Are the parking lots of these facilities available for public use?

If you or your organization would like to use the parking lots of these facilities for special events, please contact the Sports Authority for approval.

How do I obtain a civic event application?

Use our online Stadium Parking Lot Use Request form or call the Sports Authority administrative office at 615-880-1021.

Request for Use Nissan Stadium Parking Lots

Where do I park when visiting the Bridgestone Arena?

For information on parking for Bridgestone Arena Events please visit the Nashville Downtown Partnership’s event parking page.

Downtown Event Parking information

Where do I purchase Tennessee State University football tickets?

Call the TSU ticket office 615-963-5841 for ticket information.

Where do I purchase Predators tickets?

Call the Predators ticket office 615-770-2000 for ticket information.

Where do I purchase Titans tickets?

Call the Titans ticket office 615-565-4200 for any ticket inquires.