Getting
There
Nissan Stadium — Nashville, TN
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From the west (I-40 E/I-24 E): Take I-24 E to Shelby Avenue exit, head east toward the stadium. From the east (I-40 W/I-24 W): Same exit via I-24 W. From the north (I-65 S): Take I-24 E to Shelby Avenue.
Details
From the south (I-65 N): Take I-24 E to Shelby Avenue exit. Plan 15-20 minutes from the I-440 loop without traffic, 30-45 minutes on game days.
Public Transit
Directions
WeGo (Nashville MTA) buses serve downtown and the East Bank area. The stadium is walkable from downtown via the Pedestrian Bridge (~15 min).
Details
No rail service. Walking from Lower Broadway honky-tonks across the bridge is the quintessential Nashville game-day experience.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve Nissan Stadium with designated pickup/dropoff zones on South 1st Street. From downtown Broadway, expect $8-12.
Details
From Nashville International Airport (BNA), $15-25. Post-game surge pricing is moderate — walk back across the bridge for faster pickup downtown.
Walking
Directions
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge connects downtown Broadway to the stadium — a scenic 15-minute walk over the Cumberland River. Most downtown hotels are 15-20 minutes on foot.
Details
This is one of the most walkable stadiums from a major entertainment district.
Travel
Overview
Nissan Stadium sits on the east bank of the Cumberland River, directly across from downtown Nashville and the famous Broadway entertainment district. The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge provides one of the most iconic stadium approaches in professional sports — a scenic walk over the river with the Nashville skyline behind you. I-24 and I-65 provide interstate access, though game-day traffic on the east bank is significant. WeGo public transit buses serve the area, and the walk from most downtown hotels is 15-20 minutes. Nashville's airport (BNA) is just 15 minutes from downtown.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Walk across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — it's the most scenic approach to any NFL stadium and takes about 15 minutes from Broadway.”
“If staying downtown, skip the car entirely. Walk across the bridge — it's faster and more enjoyable than driving.”
“Park in a downtown garage and pregame on Broadway before walking to the game — the Nashville way.”
“Shelby Avenue gets very congested on game days — if driving, approach from I-24 east side for easier access.”
“Rideshare post-game: walk back across the bridge to Broadway for faster pickup and lower surge pricing.”
“Nashville International Airport (BNA) is just 15 minutes from downtown — one of the closest NFL airports.”