Vanderbilt (Nashville, TN)

Distance from  Stadium: 8 miles
Address: 1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines

Modern boutique hotel just off campus with a rooftop pool and sleek rooms. Popular with alumni and visiting fans.

Clean, European-style design near campus with easy access to Midtown bars and restaurants.

• Arrive early and walk campus. Vanderbilt’s tree-lined campus is one of the prettiest in the SEC — shaded, quiet, and a nice contrast to the city buzz.

• Tailgating is smaller and scattered. Unlike other SEC schools, Vanderbilt tailgates are low-key and spread around campus and nearby lots. Many fans opt for brunch or bars instead.

• Midtown bars = unofficial tailgate. Spots along Broadway, West End, and Demonbreun fill up hours before kickoff.

• Night games feel intimate. FirstBank Stadium is compact, which makes it loud and surprisingly intense when packed.

• Plan postgame ahead. Win or lose, fans head straight into the city — Broadway, The Gulch, or Midtown take over fast.

• Weather is friendly. Early season is warm, late season cools off but rarely brutal.

FirstBank Stadium is located at  2601 Jess Neely Dr, Nashville, TN 37212

Directions, road closures, parking maps and more can be found at the official venue website below.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
The most famous hot chicken spot in the city. Expect lines, spice, and a rite-of-passage meal for visitors.

Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack
The original. Less flashy, more historic — and arguably the best hot chicken in town.

The Row Kitchen & Pub
A Vanderbilt-area staple. Casual, reliable, and packed with fans before and after games.

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Whole hog BBQ, live music, and a lively atmosphere. One of Nashville’s most popular barbecue stops.

Peg Leg Porker
Smoky ribs, pulled pork, and banana pudding — a must for BBQ fans.

Biscuit Love
Perfect for a Saturday morning kickoff. Southern breakfast classics with modern twists.

Neon lights, live music pouring out of every doorway, and packed crowds — this is Nashville’s heartbeat and a must-visit.

Designated as a national arboretum, the campus features hundreds of tree species, brick walkways, and peaceful green space right in the city.

One of the best museums in the country — even for non-country fans. Immersive, modern, and iconic.