The Nashville Predators continue their preseason with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena, following two wins over Florida Panthers, as they focus on growth and building team chemistry ahead of the regular season.
Madonna's December concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts, and refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.
The Nashville Predators have the most picks in this year's NHL Draft with 13 selections. The draft will take place at Bridgestone Arena, and fans can enjoy pre-draft festivities including a block party and live performances. The first round will be televised on ESPN and ESPN+, while rounds 2 through 7 will be broadcasted on NHL Network.
Kevin Weekes presents his projections for every first-round pick of the 2023 NHL draft, which will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He notes that while the draft is important, it is not the only factor in a player's success, as some late picks or undrafted players have gone on to have successful careers. The picks are based on his predictions, but trades and other factors could change the outcome.
The Southeastern Conference has announced the conference opponents for the 2023-24 season, with each team playing the other 13 teams at least once during league play. The SEC Tournament will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, from March 13-17, 2024. The SEC had a record-tying 10 teams receive postseason bids, with eight NCAA Tournament selections and two National Invitation Tournament selections.
The order for the first 28 picks of the 2023 NHL Draft has been set, with the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks holding the top two picks. The draft will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28 and 29. The Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues each have three first-round picks, while the Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, and San Jose Sharks each have two. The final order of the first round will be determined after the Stanley Cup Final.
The NHL will hold the 2023 Draft Lottery on May 8, with coverage on ESPN. The lottery is only for the 16 teams that did not make the playoffs, and there will be two drawings. The Flyers have a 6.5% chance of getting the first overall pick. The draft will take place on June 28 and 29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Nashville musicians are holding a benefit concert called "Love Rising" to raise awareness and funds for the LGBTQ community and its allies in the face of Tennessee legislation that is seen as targeting the rights of gay and trans people generally and drag performers specifically. The concert is being held at Bridgestone Arena and is also being livestreamed internationally via the Veeps platform. The bill of performers includes Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Yola, Brittany Howard, Hozier, Adeem the Artist, Julien Baker, Joy Oladokun, Jake Wesley Rogers and Mya Byrne, along with co-organizer Allison Russell. The beneficiaries of proceeds include the Tennessee Equality Project, Inclusion Tennessee, Out Memphis and the Tennessee Pride Chamber.