FirstBank Stadium is a Stadium located at Jess Neely Dr, Nashville, TN 37212. It has received 825 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
The address of FirstBank Stadium: Jess Neely Dr, Nashville, TN 37212
FirstBank Stadium has 4.0 stars from 825 reviews
Stadium
"The Vanderbilt Stadium is a classic old school style structure seating around 40,000 plus fans"
"If I could give this venue zero stars I would"
"Visited for the OTRII concert"
"Attended graduation ceremony"
"I say this as respectfully as I can: I know the people that work there are doing the very best they can"
The Vanderbilt Stadium is a classic old school style structure seating around 40,000 plus fans. It may be the smallest football stadium in the SEC Conference. It’s fairly easy to purchase season tickets (like my wife and I’ve done for the last several years) and get prime locations between the 35 yard lines. The age of the stadium shows in key areas including the very small and outdated restrooms. The customer service/usher team members are always attentive and friendly. The video scoreboard has been upgraded in the last two-three years — a huge improvement over the older one. Watching a game live here vs on tv allows you to witness the significant emphasis that Vanderbilt places on academics, major gifts, and other sports with multiple short presentations during time-outs — focused on these special groups. Optional cushioned stadium seats are available to rent as you enter the gates. Vanderbilt like many other large public venues had improved public safety by restricting non-see-through bags and their respective sizes. Vanderbilt Medical Center provides on site first aid / first responders from the mobile/Lifeflight team.
If I could give this venue zero stars I would. Went to the Beyonce concert and only 2 of the 4 gates were open per the CSC event staff. The was no one directing patrons and we waited in line for 1.25 hours. It was totally unacceptable amd staff wad just standing around when we entered the stadium. Icing on the cake for approx 40k people only 2 employees were scanning tickets. When you expect that many people at your venue you need to prepare. We missed the entire intro and we were early. I have been to larger concerts and the wait was tremendously less. I still never attend an event at vanderbilt again sure to the preadmission experience and I wouldn't advise anyone else too. Horrible horrible horrible. Pic below is where we waited over an hour to get inside.
Visited for the OTRII concert. Don't bring a purse. According to SEC and NFL nothing larger than a 5x7 wallet or clear purse is allowed. Persons with medical issues are considered on an individual bases. Seats are bleacher like, you sit on a number. Seats have no back, personal space is non existent. People DO NOT sit during the performance so don't expect to sit. Finally, traffic out of the parking garage was well organized but still takes 30 ish minutes to get into open traffic.
Attended graduation ceremony. Plenty of seating available. Stadium Seats were comfortable, though very close together as with most stadiums. Graduating class was on field level. Almost 2/3's of field covered with chairs. Traffic was not real bad. More details should have been given for available parking. Made it okay to stadium. Several roads were closed for construction and commencement. Concourse was well identified for seating locations and restrooms.
I say this as respectfully as I can: I know the people that work there are doing the very best they can. However, it is quite clear that Vanderbilt enjoys taking the cash from the SEC, but they have no desire to put any money into this stadium. This place is among the worst of all the facilities in the conference, and I've been to most all of them. The people there are super nice, but I feel for them that they have to work at such a substandard facility.
Had my very first vandy experience this past week at the Vandy Football game and it was a blast. The stadium was nice (seats aren't the best but you can move around seats- we ended up at the top so we could stand up without getting in the way of others). Prices for concession stands are the typical prices. Bathrooms have enough stall space and parking is easy around the stadium.
Great game day setting, a fun and immersive experience that is quite different from larger venues. Concession lines were not optimal for quickly moving people through, but the prices and selection were quite reasonable and cheaper than in other venues. Enjoyable experience all around. Noted and liked recognition of student and faculty achievements during the game.
What a cluster for visiting fans! We were instructed to go beside the baseball field to get into the stadium. Interesting that that route was closed for 15 minutes while the team and band and parents and recruits and countless others walked directly into the stadium. That prevented countless fans from getting into their seats for kickoff. Do better Vandy!
At this particular event they had older security unable to manage the crowd. With it being dark and the row numbers having low visibility patrons were unable to locate their seats causing issues for at least the first 45 mins of the concert. The seating is fine and the concert was amazing. They just need more equipped personnel next time.
Vanderbilt should not be in the SEC. Stadium experience I have ever experienced in any stadium, not just in the SEC. And not just because it was under construction. There were more of the visiting fans there than their own. Bathrooms were overrun. If you went to buy a coke, you missed an entire quarter of the game. Never again!!
Don’t waste your time visiting until they get the construction done. Our visiting experience was terrible. They could have engineered a better way to get from one side of the stadium to the other without going ten blocks around the world. Poor excuse for a SEC school to be that pathetic. It just doesn’t mean more at Vandy.
This stadium has potential, but is still pretty dumpy. Sound system was high school level at best. The announcer and the music was horrible. Also needs more food options. My vegan mother (ugh I know annoying) was not satisfied. The seats are fine, plenty of legroom, but ugh still I wanna speak to your manager. ♀️ …
The stadium is fine and it's a great way to see SEC football in an intimate environment. That said, there are certainly ways they can improve the experience. The biggest problem is that there are not enough food options and restrooms. Perhaps, they can bring in food trucks and portable toilets near one of the gates.
Terrible Venue, disorganized and definitely could not handle the Jay-Z and Beyoncé concert. Security was a disaster, you couldn’t walk anywhere. Took forever to get in. People standing in the isles so you had to fight to get back to your seat. You could tell that nobody had properly thought this through.
Had a great experience at a Vanderbilt football game. Lots of fun. Food and drinks are priced super high but that's true of every stadium in America. Parking was easy and close. I sat in Section K which was in the end zone but it was just fine for viewing and close to restrooms, concessions, etc.
Ugh! I've been to several games at Vandy's stadium and my visit for UGA/Vandy on Saturday was the worst. Despite other pathways, we were sent to wind through the gym. Hopefully, their construction will be finished soon as it puts a damper on live games and makes you just want to stay home.
We've been attending games here - as the visiting team - for over 30 years. It's the smallest stadium in the SEC but it's a nice, on-campus stadium nonetheless. Being small, the sight-lines are all good. There are several on-campus paid parking garages within an easy walk to the ballpark.
This stadium needs to be remodelled. I know you don't want to invest in it because your team hasn't made it to a bowl game until this season. But your bathrooms are nasty.... NASTY. We went during the Florida game. Sea of blue and orange, as it should be! GO GATORS!!!
Attended the On The Run II Tour, #OTRII The Carters, Jay-Z and Beyonce...we're FANTASTIC FABULOUS and EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING!!! The venue is dated, benches are below 2018 standards and the steep walk up gave me Asthmatic issues. Time to tear it down and start over.
Embarrassing venue. Crowd control is a joke: I have no idea why there are so many random objects in the way as people are trying to make their way to seats, concessions, restrooms, etc. Hoping the construction updates they are making result in a better experience.
This stadium was apparently designed by someone who did not know the dimensions of a football field. You can't see the sides of the endzones on whichever side you are sitting on. This has nothing to do with the construction. Also the Nachos were not very good.
I had so much fun...the venue was perfect. #CARTERS #ONRII Great show...wonderful location. No purses in the stadium ladies...I wish I would have none. Clear bags were ok...I think they should list that on the ticket sale site. Other thank that...not bad.
Went for the Vandy /Gator game..I'm a Gators fan so the game wasn't a win for us but the Stadium is very nice..awesome staff..and prices are high..but what would one expect..3 Pretzels and 3 waters was $47.00 but it is what it is. We had a blast
This was our first time to visit the stadium. We were in town to watch a game. We were able to park close to the stadium which was nice. The best thing was how friendly and welcoming the event staff were. It was a fun atmosphere and great game!
The SEC should demand upgrades to this place. It's not only a poor stadium but very unsafe! We were on the visitor side and there are no ramps to go up if you are sitting on the higher rows. We were on row 59 and there were still another 15
First time at a large stadium. Seating is very tight so buy an extra ticket if you can for more room. Views of game seems to be good from all seating spots. Food and drink prices are slightly high but cheaper than expected. Read the bag
It is great to be close to field but stadium is dated. No place to sit out of sun except toilets. Could use TVs in concourses and restrooms. Hand rails would make it a lot safer. Food choices high in calories. Game day managers should
Elevator not working. Staff didn't have key. Food was good. Bar was good. Weather was bad. Team played well. Cleanliness was good. Security was not really seen. Covid precautions were absent. Social distancing and mask were absent.
You can sit wherever you want because nobody goes!!! Kidding aside, it is nice to have plenty of room and short concession lines. Good variety of food and drink. Place could use a little fix up, but overall a good experience
This stadium does not hold a lot of people compared to other SEC schools. However, you are much closer to the players and the field. A really nice experience I recommend everyone do with their favorite College team.
This is a fairly small football stadium however, the experience is big! So much spirit and fun. Staff is courteous and friendly. Food is great especially in comparison to other stadium food. Amazing experience!
Seat were extremely to close. Very uncomfortable. School charges for programs. Every other college gave them away for free. Do not offer handicapped parking for visitors. Need improving on accommodations.
Construction made for a more challenging entrance and exit. The picture of the basketball court was from the labyrinthine entrance. I am sure it will be awesome when they get the work finished someday.
Compared to the Uni of South Carolina......it was mediocre at best. Slim concessions and construction made it difficult to maneuver. They also allowed fans to stand at the rails, blocking views -
I had a great time at the Auburn vs Vanderbilt game and I'm sure the stadium will be awesome when construction is complete. It was confusing trying to find the correct entrance in the stadium.
Horrible place to see a game during construction. We parked next to stadium and had to walk a .ile to get to seats. Fhey should have atte.pted different venue for football games.
Vanderbilt never ceases to make sporting events feel like high school. Construction during the season is ridiculous. Entering the stadium via tunnel felt like a huge fire hazard.
They were not ready for max capacity. Bathrooms are horrific and, food vendors are awful here. This place needs upgrades or it will continue being the laughing stock in the SEC.
It's a little tough to get around this year due to the construction. But, it was still a good atmosphere. The food was good, but more choices would be appreciated.
This stadium felt like a High School stadium. There is one small video board and very few lights. Clearly, the SEC money does NOT go to the Football program.
It was ok, not terrible by any means, when you use to UK stadium you tend to look at everything as you dont realize how different stadiums are.so different
Love my home team THE DORES!!! If u want to watch good football come to our stadium, kick back, drink a cold beer, and enjoy some SEC football...
This stadium is solid. No real bad seats. Be carefully the stairs are large so be careful going up. Wish the vending was better set up.
Great stadium to watch some games. There are no bad seats !! The staff does a good job getting all the guests in the stadium. …
This stadium is definitely in need of an upgrade. But it is centrally located on campus near residential neighborhood
Bathroom and concession line waits haven't changed in my 50 years of coming here. Still a great place to see a game.
It's OK. It was under construction while we watched the football game so it was a pain to get in and out.
Watched the Florida versus Vanderbilt game. Stadium is older but a good venue for an SEC football game.
My son is 14 and it is 1 of his top 5 colleges for baseball. It was awesome taking him to see it....
I understand this stadium is going through renovation but after my first visit,I wasn't impressed .
Under a lot of construction. Not fan friendly. Considerable amount of walking to get to your seats.
Easy access. Easy layout. Accessible for everyone. Not a bad bench in the stadium.
My husband, Michael Humphrey, got a few pics (before construction of new stadium.
Every seat is a great view. Perfect stadium. There for the Vandy - Gator game.
Great stadium, although under expansion/construction. Nice seats everywhere.
If we could just hire Urban Meyer we might have some fans in the stadium.
About time for a remodel..maybe yall finally have a winning season..lol
Was working on it but it's going to be nice when done