Nashville City Guide

A neutral fan guide to game weekends in Nashville, home of Vanderbilt.

Getting There

  • Nashville International Airport.

The Stadium and Campus

FirstBank Stadium is on the Vanderbilt campus in Midtown Nashville.

Game Day Parking

  • Check vucommodores.com for official gameday parking.

Where to Stay

  • Midtown and West End, near campus.
  • Downtown Nashville.

Food and Drink

  • Hattie B’s Hot Chicken on 19th Avenue South in Midtown.
  • Elliston Place Soda Shop for breakfast and lunch.
  • Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint on Elliston Place.
  • Party Fowl on Broadway near campus.

On a Non-Game Day

  • Explore Midtown and downtown Nashville.

Vanderbilt Team Page

Schedule, results and more for Vanderbilt.

Sources: Elliston Place Soda Shop; Vanderbilt off-campus dining; StyleBlueprint game day spots; SEC facilities list (Wikipedia). Checked Oct. 28, 2026. Hours change, so call ahead.

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