Food at the Bridgestone Arena
The Nashville Predators call Bridgestone Arena home. The arena opened in 1996 in the middle of downtown Nashville, and the Predators have played there since their inaugural 1998-99 season. Food inside the building ranges from hot dogs and pizza to barbecue, grilled cheese, tacos, specialty sandwiches, and Nashville-inspired desserts.
Bridgestone Arena Food & Concession Stands
Concessions are spread across all three public levels. The Predators app includes an arena map that can filter food and drink by type and location. Stands worth knowing include:
- Puckett’s BBQ: Barbecue pork, brisket, cornbread, coleslaw, stuffed baked potatoes, barbecue nachos, and burritos at Sections 101, 112, and 323.
- Gnash Grilled Cheese and Grinders: Grilled cheese and Italian-style grinder sandwiches outside Section 122.
- Food Court Burger Stand: The Broadway Glazed Honey Stack and mushroom Swiss burger at Section 102.
- Smashville State Fair: Loaded fries, fried pickles, jalapeño poppers, and mini apple pies at Section 317.
- Hunt Brothers Pizza: Pizza near Sections 116/117 and 309/310, plus a stand across from Guest Services.
- Walking Taco Stand: Customizable walking tacos around Sections 117/118 and Section 301.
Classic Food at Bridgestone Arena
The arena leans into barbecue, fried chicken, and oversized game-day food. Other specific choices include a pork tenderloin sandwich at Sections 105, 208, and 325; a bologna and cheese sandwich at Section 104; a Korean fried chicken sandwich at Section 109; and a raspberry cheesecake chimichanga at Sections 103, 310, and 317.
Pete & Terry’s Tavern is just outside the Nissan SoBro Entrance. The BetMGM Sports Lounge is on the east side of the arena at 135 Rep. John Lewis Way and can also be reached from inside near Section 116.
Food Near Bridgestone Arena
Lower Broadway begins outside the arena and has plenty of restaurants, bars, and live-music venues. The Stillery on 2nd Avenue serves burgers, hot chicken, pizza, and Southern comfort food a few blocks away. Fifth + Broadway, across from the arena, adds a food hall and more sit-down choices.
Bridgestone Arena Food & Concession FAQs
How much does food cost at Bridgestone Arena?
A complete concession price list is not posted. Prices are shown at the stands and in the arena app.
Can you bring food into Bridgestone Arena?
No. Food and drinks purchased outside the arena are prohibited.
What restaurants are inside Bridgestone Arena?
Pete & Terry’s Tavern and BetMGM Sports Lounge are the most accessible sit-down options. Premium clubs have additional dining for guests with the required ticket or membership.
Can I pay with cash?
No. Bridgestone Arena is cashless and accepts mobile payments and major credit cards.
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Fact-checked August 9, 2026.