Bridgestone Arena ranks second in the United States and sixth in the world for concert ticket sales, according to international trade publication Pollstar’s Third-Quarter Ticket Sales report. Pollstar announced Bridgestone Arena ticket sales as $504,153, inclusive of solely show and concert tickets, which surpasses all of 2014’s total concert and show attendance (359,894). When including the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and Nashville Predators home hockey games, Bridgestone Arena has hosted nearly 1 million people in the building year to date.
“Bridgestone Arena continues to set the standard of excellence for sports and entertainment venues in the United States,” Bridgestone Arena Senior Vice President of Booking David Kells said. “This ranking is due to the support of our fans, building staff, great performers, promoters, Metro Davidson County and the entire music community. We still have work to do to make us the No. 1 venue in the U.S., but we are pleased with the progress we’ve made.”
Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant announced a three-year partnership with Bridgestone Arena, and its placement as the Nashville Predators’ official barbeque sponsor.
“That the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena want to align their brands with a local grocery store and restaurant is another example of how community-minded Nashville is,” said Andy Marshall, owner of A. Marshall Family Foods Inc. “This is a dream for our family, who has long been supporters of the Preds and Bridgestone Arena events.”
A Puckett’s stage near the Nissan entrance on SoBro (by Tavern 96 and The Wheelhouse) will host a free concert prior to each Preds’ Saturday home game, usually beginning around 5:30 p.m. The Puckett’s booking team will be responsible for enlisting musicians who will bring a true singer/songwriter experience to Bridgestone Arena.
Bridgestone Arena underwent $11.2 million in renovations this summer, and included the addition of metal detectors at each entrance, in-bowl LED lights, 7,000 seats in the Lower Bowl, new concession stands and renovated restrooms.
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