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Tonight’s board at Broadway & 5th

One corner in Downtown Nashville, eight stages within reach, and the plain planning notes that turn a ticket into a good night out.

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Lower Broadway neon signs seen from a rooftop
Lower Broadway from above. Photo: RL0919 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Stages near the corner

Venue · distance from Broadway & 5th · style

  1. Ryman AuditoriumHalf a block northRymanConcerts of every genre, comedy, seasonal Opry runs, daytime tours
  2. Bridgestone ArenaOn the cornerBridgestoneNHL hockey, arena concerts, award shows, family shows
  3. Schermerhorn Symphony CenterA few blocks south-eastSchermerhornOrchestra concerts, pops, film-with-orchestra nights, guest artists
  4. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)About six blocks northTPACTouring Broadway musicals, ballet, opera, resident theater
  5. Nissan StadiumAcross the riverNissan StadiumNFL football, stadium concerts, college football, festival nights
  6. Ascend AmphitheaterAbout five blocks south-eastAscendSeasonal outdoor concerts with covered seats and a lawn
  7. Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumOne block southHall of FameMuseum exhibits, CMA Theater concerts and talks, studio tours
  8. Station InnAbout a mile south-westStation InnBluegrass, roots and acoustic music in a small club

Fresh on the bulletin

Five newest notes · full list in the digest

  1. A First Night at the Ryman: What to Plan
    Pews, timing and the half-block walk from Broadway
  2. Walking to Nissan Stadium Over the Pedestrian Bridge
    The best stadium-day route from downtown
  3. How to Read a Seating Chart Before You Buy
    Sections, rows, sightlines and stage setups
  4. A Symphony Night at the Schermerhorn for First-Timers
    Etiquette without the stress
  5. Touring Musicals at TPAC: Planning a Matinee
    A daytime timeline north of Broadway
Read the full weekly digest 6 notes on file

Before you leave the hotel

Planning chalk, in order

  1. Getting Tickets SafelyOfficial sellers, resale and lookalike sites
  2. Arriving Downtown on an Event NightA simple timeline from hotel to seat
  3. Parking, Transit and RidesGarages, buses, the WeGo Star and ride-hail
  4. Accessibility Planning for Event NightsSeating, routes, sensory needs and who to ask
  5. Bags, Security and EntryWhat to check before you leave the hotel
  6. Seasons and Weather for Event PlanningHeat, storms, winter nights and big weekends
  7. Family Event Nights DowntownPlanning with children around Broadway
  8. Ticket and Venue GlossaryWill call, GA, holds and other box-office terms

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Places worth a detour

The Ryman Auditorium on Fifth Avenue North, downtown NashvilleRymanSteel trusses of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge by dayThe bridgeInterior of Hatch Show Print with letterpress postersHatch Show PrintGreenway path through The Gulch neighborhoodThe Gulch

Walks before the show

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How to use this board

Every venue on the board has its own page with its address, the kind of events it books, a short history and practical tips for getting there from the corner. The planning guides cover the parts of an evening that venues rarely explain: buying from the right seller, how long entry really takes, where to park or catch a bus, and how to leave when twenty thousand people are leaving with you.

CTTEB is independent. We do not sell tickets, quote prices or speak for any venue, team or promoter. Dates, door times and bag rules change by show, so always confirm them on the venue’s own website before you head out. If you spot something that has changed, tell us.