Nashville has historically been known as the Music City. But over the past couple of years you may have become familiar with hashtags like #Smashville, #Titan Up, and #EveryoneN floating around your social media feeds. With the explosive growth in population and tourism, Nashville has become a target city for both sports teams — and sports fans.
So, how can you get in on this action and enjoy the exciting sports scene the city has to offer? I would love to help you out!
Nashville Sporting Events
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators were founded in 1998. However, Nashville has evolved as a hockey city over the last few years with the exciting playoff and championship runs. They play their games at Bridgestone arena in downtown Nashville. To view schedules, purchase tickets and find the latest team information and promotions head to the NHL Predators website. Game day tickets, military discounts, and Kroger-Plus member discounts are available.
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are Nashville’s longest running sports team, founded in 1978. With the addition of a new downtown stadium, opened in 2015, the venue has become a spring/summer family attraction! Be sure to check out the kids fun zone area while at the park, including a large slide, blow up chair and speed pitch.
Check out all of their family-oriented group nights below!
- Sunday Family Fun Day – It’s all about families on Sundays! Join the Sounds for Sunday Family Fun Days where kids can take part in pregame autographs with select Sounds players and postgame Kids Round the Bases, presented by First Horizon
- Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays – Take your pup out to enjoy some family fun!
- Winning Wednesdays- Purchase a “Family 4-Pack“ of 4 Select section tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 fountain sodas to any Monday home game for just $44 when you show your Kroger app at the Sounds’ Box Office. The promotion culminates at the end of the game, where fans will have the opportunity to run the bases postgame if the Sounds come away with the victory.
- Throwback Thursdays – The Sounds will wear the fan-favorite throwback home uniforms, presented by Budweiser and modeled after the classic 1978 team, while drink specials will be served at the concessions. Also, the first 500 guests invited to play Music Bingo throughout the game and turn their winning board into a free Pepsi from the concession stand.
- Fireworks Fridays – End your week watching the Nashville sky light up with a postgame fireworks show every Friday night at First Horizon Park.
- Hit City Saturday – The roar of the crowd gets loudest on Saturday nights at First Horizon Park. Enjoy live music under the guitar scoreboard from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the many entertainment options of The Band Box, located in Right Field, while catching a Nashville Sounds baseball game in front of a sellout crowd. Make sure to get your tickets in advance on Saturdays as these nights often sell out.
Visit the Sounds page at for schedules, promotions and tickets!
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans football program moved to Nashville in 1998. The Titans are heavily involved in the community with many events geared toward families and kids, and summer football camps each summer. Follow their website or download the app for the latest events. They are known to open up community events throughout the year, and as it gets closer to season kickoff.
Join the kids club (ages 5-12) Rac-Pack! With this annual membership, each child will receive a welcome package, premium gifts, access to register for exclusive Rac-Pack events* throughout the year, newsletters including unique Rac-Pack online activities, and so many more surprises. Other unique perks include discounts on various other Titans events.
The Titans have a long-standing commitment to developing youth football across its region. Throughout the season, the team honors High School Coach of the Week, and Coach of the Year recipients and hosts the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards every fall. The Titans have also joined forces with Metro Nashville Public Schools to bring an interscholastic girls flag football league to Nashville and Davidson County.
Follow the Titans online at for all news, promotions and to purchase tickets!
Nashville Soccer Club
This is the latest addition to our town, with a brand new stadium bringing lots of fun. Nashville SC brings new opportunities to the area for families to enjoy professional soccer. GEODIS Park is located at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds and is definitely worth a visit.
Nashville SC is committed to making a difference in the communities where they live, play and call home. Their programs focus on supporting youth and families, celebrating diversity and acknowledging the outstanding citizens who are heroes of our local communities. Their primary goal is to leverage the power of the match to create lasting, positive impact in Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas. Several of the special focus events include Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and more. To find out more, visit here.
You can view the schedule and purchase tickets on the Nashville Soccer Club website.
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway is a motor racing complex located in Gladeville, Tennessee, about 20 miles southeast of Nashville. The track was built in 2001 and is currently hosting the Music City Grand Prix, a NASCAR Cup Series regular season event, driving experiences and special track days.
For tickets, dates, and more info, check out their website. Military members can save 15% off tickets.
College Sports
If pro sports is not your thing, we do have several universities around the area. Attending college sports is sometimes the more affordable option for your family. We have Vanderbilt University here in Nashville, located off the West End and Hillsboro neighborhoods. And just down I-24, in Murfreesboro, we have Middle Tennessee State University. Other local universities include Belmont University, Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, Fisk University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Austin Peay University. They have great athletic programs, ranging from football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, track and field…the list goes on and on! Some of these events are free, while others are very inexpensive. This is a great way to get involved with your community universities!
