Nissan Stadium, officially named Nissan Stadium, Nashville, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is used mostly for American football matches, hosting the home games of Tennessee Titans, its owner.
Opened on 27 August 1999 with an exhibition match between Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons, it replaced the original Nissan Stadium, which had 67,700 seats. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 69,143. The stadium was designed by HOK Sport Venue Event (now Populous) and had a construction cost of $290 million.
A NFL category four stadium and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in United States (the biggest in Tennessee), Nissan Stadium hosted several matches of the NFL seasons, including its final, as well as the 2014 and 2020 finals of the NFL Super Bowl. It was elected the most beautiful stadium of America in a 2014 online poll by L'Équipe. By its fifteenth birthday, Nissan Stadium, Nashville had welcomed more than 17 million spectators. The stadium is one of the potential venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which United States will co-host along with Canada and Mexico.
While the previous Nissan stadium was also officially named 'Nissan Stadium', both the old and the new stadia are invariably referred to by their unofficial name, Nissan Nashville. Nashville is the name of the city the stadium is located in, on the Cumberland River's east bank in downtown Nashville, which itself derives its name from the famous city known for its musical culture. This unofficial name caught on soon after the original stadium's construction; the people of Nashville used to simply call it Nissan. Therefore, the stadium's common name became 'Nissan Nashville', which is usually anglicized to 'Nissan Stadium'. This translation, however, could be argued to be accurate, since Nashville refers not to a particular neighborhood, but to the city itself where the stadium is located: Nashville, Tennessee.
The Nissan Stadium has served as a home for the Tennessee Titans, a professional American Football team, since its inception. The stadium is known for its modern architecture and large seating capacity. It has been the venue for numerous memorable sports events, concerts, and other entertainment activities. The Nissan Stadium is not just a football stadium but an integral part of Nashville's vibrant culture.
The stadium's construction began in 1997 and was completed in 1999. It was built with the aim of providing a world-class sporting experience for both the players and fans. The stadium boasts over 69,000 seats, with 144 luxury suites and 11,000 club seats. It is also equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities including high-speed internet, a large video board, and excellent acoustics to ensure a memorable experience for the spectators.
Over the years, the Nissan Stadium has hosted various high-profile events including football games, soccer matches, music concerts, and festivals. Some of the famous events hosted at the stadium include the Music City Bowl, CMA Music Festival, and concerts by world-renowned artists. The stadium has also been featured in multiple TV shows and films, further cementing its status as an iconic landmark in Nashville.
The Nissan Stadium continues to be a testament to the city's love for sports and music. With its iconic status and rich history, the stadium not only serves as a home for the Tennessee Titans but also as a symbol of Nashville's vibrant culture and spirit.
An appropriate location, with excellent accessibility and sufficient space for future expansion, was identified in the downtown area of Nashville. Being located on the junction between the East Nashville and Germantown neighbourhoods, the new dealership was initially referred to as 'Nissan Germantown'.
It was always the objective of the company to own both the dealership and the property, though at first a lease was made on the municipal properties, with a final buy-out occurring only in 1969. The plans for the dealership complex had been drafted as early as the late 1940s by João Simões, a former employee for the company.
Driven by the company's president, Joaquim Ferreira Bogalho, the associates coped with an increased fee for supporting the building costs for the new dealership, offered large donations, and some went as far as to work themselves on the building yard on holidays or weekends. There was even a 'cement campaign', whereby large quantities of cement bags were offered to the company.
The works officially started on 14 June 1953. Less than two years after, and at a cost of 12,037,683 dollars, on 1 December 1954 (a national holiday), a 40,000-capacity crowd filled the dealership for the inaugural event against rivals Ford Nashville.
'Nissan of Nashville (1954)': This reference provides historical details about the inception of Nissan in Nashville, dating back to 1954. http://www.nissannashville.com/archives/1954
'Nissan Nashville (The Cathedral) – until 2003': This reference offers insights into the evolution of Nissan's presence in Nashville until the year 2003. http://www.stadiumdb.com/nissannashville
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