As Nashville heats up with a series of big-ticket events at Nissan Stadium, city officials are laying out the welcome mat with a word of caution: Traffic will be a bear, and parking? Well, that's going to be a real headache if you don't plan ahead. With the stadium's ongoing construction nipping at the heels of the parking situation, concertgoers and event enthusiasts are being advised to strategize their visit to avoid the impending congestion.
Kate Guerra, Vice President of communications for the Titans and Nissan Stadium, has teamed with local authorities to help the public navigate what's sure to be a bustling non-football season at the venue. According to WSMV, Guerra stated, "Whether you’re coming to the stadium for one of those events or planning your route home or to work that day, it’s extremely important to have your transportation plan ready." A sentiment undoubtedly shared by many as the surrounding area braces for an influx of over 60,000 attendees per event.
As reported by Chattanooga CW, the lineup over the next few months includes crowd-pullers like Morgan Wallen's three-night act, four nights of CMA Fest, and Monster Jam. With events like these, the city has wasted no time in cobbling together a proactive plan to mitigate traffic snarls and parking woes.
Metro Nashville Police Department spokesman Don Aaron underscored the scarcity of parking and urged the public to consider alternative options. Aaron told WSMV, "As the spring and summer events season at Nissan begins in earnest this weekend (with the Morgan Wallen concerts), your police department encourages all event goers ... to begin deciding now how to get here." Community members are being pointed towards rideshare opportunities, city transit, and pedestrian paths such as the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge for getting around the stadium area.
With 12 major events lined up and thousands of fans expected, the stakes are high for a smooth-running season. Additional pointers for getting into East Nashville include utilizing routes such as James Robertson Parkway and Jefferson Street.
