NHL insider reveals $750+ million transformational development project in Bridgestone Arena by Nashville Predators

Bridgestone Arena has served as the home of the Nashville Predators since their inception into the National Hockey League in time for the 1998-99 season. And while the venue has undergone renovations over the years, a top hockey insider has revealed that more projects are coming.

According to former NHL goaltender and analyst Kevin Weekes, Predators ownership will invest $750 million for a "transformational development project" for the venue and surrounding area.

He wrote the following on his X account:

**Keep an eye 👀 on** In speaking to sources today, the @PredsNHL ownership is committed to a $750 + Million transformational development project for @BrdgstoneArena & surrounding area on Broadway. This is a HUGE boost for the city of @visitmusiccity! #HockeyX #Preds."

Predators fans can look forward to fresh and exciting developments in downtown Nashville. And, while the on-ice outcomes definitely needs work due to the team's slow start to the season, the seasoned talent on the roster should emerge at some time to produce more interesting hockey for the city.

Bridgestone Arena introduced several new upgrades for the 2024-25 season

Among the upgrades introduced at the venue included new concession items and fan interaction displays.

“It’s really important to us to continue offering top-tier hospitality and innovative menu items that reflect the spirit of Nashville and enhance the game-day experience at Bridgestone Arena,” said Michael Geczi, general manager of Delaware North at Bridgestone Arena.

“When you invest in a building, when you invest in a team, every single game is a chance to sell concert tickets, every concert is a chance to sell hockey tickets, and every event is a chance to sell Nashville,” Predators CEO Sean Henry said.

Originally known as the Gaylord Entertainment Center when it opened in 1998, the arena has had multiple sponsorship naming rights changes, including being known as the Sommet Center until its current naming contract with Bridgestone.

The Predators hosted Games 3, 4, and 6 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the first and only time the NHL championship series has been played in Music City.

In addition to having hosted Predators hockey, the venue is also a popular destination for concerts and college basketball. It also served as the home of the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats from 1997 to 2001 and again from 2005 to 2007; it also is the home of the Nashville Stampede of the Professional Bullriders, Inc.