Modern sports arenas aren't simply hallowed halls immune to change. Venues like Bridgestone Arena work best when updated to meet the changing environment in which they operate, and this summer's modifications are the next step in a long process.
Sure, this season may be a mess due to the NHL Lockout, but the long term future for nights at Bridgestone Arena looks a bit brighter, as it appears that significant improvements are in the works for the home of the Nashville Predators.
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Given the upcoming negotiations between the Predators and the City of Nashville over the lease at Bridgestone Arena, the big news of the day comes from the latest Pollstar rankings, which place the Bridge 6th in US concert attendance for the second straight year.
Today at Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Americas announced an extension of their arena naming rights deal, a significant corporate sponsorship which marks another step in the team's progress on the business front over the last several seasons.
In today's Metro Sports Authority meeting, the Nashville Predators were able to clear up a couple key outstanding issues with the civic body which governs their arena lease, and provided a tantalizing preview of what's to come.
Since local ownership took over the Nashville Predators in late 2007, a greater focus on non-hockey events at their arena has led to a boom in business.
The Nashville Predators have found a new arena naming rights sponsor as Bridgestone signs on for a 5-year agreement.
The Nashville Predators will be renaming their arena as "Bridgestone Arena" at a press conference on Tuesday.
