The Nashville Municipal Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue located in the heart of downtown Nashville. Our close proximity to the downtown hotels, Bicentennial Mall, and the Second Avenue entertainment district makes us the ideal location for your next convention, trade show, or meeting.
The Auditorium has two levels available for rental: a 9,654 seat arena floor and a 63,000 square foot exhibition floor. The two floors can be rented separately. Adjacent to the facility is a 38,000 square foot outdoor plaza that can be used independently of the building and is suitable for most outdoor activities, including rib fests, cook-offs, concerts, and parties.
Distance to the Airport: 8 miles
Restaurants: None
Special Features: Arena Floor
Seating capacity:
9,654 Auditorium, full house, OR
4,505 Auditorium, half house (masking curtain), OR
Portable Stageright staging, 4-6' high (60' X 40')
Black velour masking curtain
Production/Press office
Four (4) team locker rooms
Two (2) star dressing rooms
Catering room
Two (2) meeting rooms, capacity of 50 each
100' dome ceiling
Unlimited floor load
Rigging - 2,000 lb/point live load capacity
Public Address System
Loading dock can accommodate up to 3 buses/trucks
Dock facilities allow direct access to the Arena floor
500 car parking garage one block from building
Exhibition Floor
63,000 square feet of exhibit space
Accommodates 170 10' X 10' booths
Seating capacity: 3,000 seated banquet style
Columns in exhibit area: 16" diameter, 22'-24' apart
Loading dock with (2) freight doors: 12' w x 13' h; 16' w x 13' h
Serviced by 110 volt current on every column and 220 volt current on every other column
11 ½' ceiling
Tables and chairs available for rental
Unlimited floor load
Drive in/unload capability
Serviced by electric and water lines
Meeting Rooms
Room A31 - 50 person capacity, 18' x 45' dimensions
Room M27 - 50 person capacity, 19' x 48' dimensions
Production/Press Room
Room A11 - 50 person capacity, 17' x 36' dimensions
Dressing Rooms
Room A6 - women's dressing room, 17 person capacity
Room A10 - men's dressing room, 14 person capacity; women's dressing room, 17 person capacity; 2 star dressing rooms, one person per room
Room A17 - men's dressing room, 17 person capacity
Sales Contact: Sharon Hill
General Manager: Bob Skoney
Total Available Space: 63,000 sq. ft.
Largest Square Footage in Room:
Directions: From I-65 and I-24, take exit 85, James Robertson Parkway. The Auditorium is located on your left at the third light after you cross the bridge. From I-40E, stay on I-24 and I-65.
From 1-40W (Memphis), take exit 209, Charlotte Ave. Turn left onto Charlotte and proceed to 5th Avenue North. Turn left at the light at 5th & Charlotte. The Auditorium is located on your right.