Parking & Directions

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NOTE: Construction on campus is ongoing. Please abide by posted signage and detours. For tips on commuting and parking on campus, click here.

Football Parking – 2024

Parking is available near FirstBank Stadium on a season-long and single-game basis. Parking for RV’s and oversized vehicles is not permitted on Vanderbilt’s campus.

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Season-Long Parking

– All parking passes are digital and will be scanned for entry to the parking lot. Please download the pass to your mobile wallet before leaving home to prevent any issues upon arrival.

– Game day parking lots (Lots 1, 2, 4, 64, and 72B) close at 12:01 a.m. on game day. Only those with appropriate game day tags will be allowed to park in these lots once they open for game day parking. Please adhere to posted signage for exact regulations.

– Towing – Vehicles without proper football game day permits parked in reserved parking areas are subject to towing. Please contact VUPD at (615) 322-2745 to claim your vehicle.

– Reserved parking lots open and close based on kick off time.

11 a.m. kick off: 7 AM opening; lots close 1 hour after the conclusion of the game.
Noon – 3:59 p.m. kick off: 8 AM opening; lots close 1 hour after the conclusion of the game.
4 p.m. kick off or later: 8 AM opening; lots close immediately after the game.

Lot 1 Parking

– Each pass in this lot will be assigned a designated space. Patrons must have a parking pass purchased in advance; no drive-up sales available.

To enter the lot: Turn onto 28th Avenue S from West End Avenue – Turn right onto Vanderbilt Place – Turn left into lot entrance to have your pass scanned – You will be given a physical hang tag after your pass is scanned, this must be displayed from your rear-view mirror – Proceed to your designated space. 

Lot 2 Parking

– Passes for this lot allow for a general admission parking space. Patrons must have a parking pass purchased in advance; no drive-up sales available.

To enter the lot: Turn onto Natchez Trace from 31st Avenue S/Blakemore Avenue – Turn left onto Children’s Way – Entry to Lot 2 will be on your right. 

Lot 4 Parking

– Passes for this lot allow for a general admission parking space. Patrons must have a parking pass purchased in advance; no drive-up sales available.

To enter the lot: Turn onto Vanderbilt’s campus from 31st Avenue S/Blakemore Ave – Turn onto Vanderbilt Place – Turn right onto 30th Avenue S – Entry to Lot 4 will be on your right. 

Kensington Garage

To enter the garage: Turn onto 25th Avenue S from West End Avenue –Turn right into garage entrance to have your pass scanned – You will be given a physical hang tag after your pass is scanned; this must be displayed from your rear-view mirror – Parking attendants will direct you to a space. Patrons without a hang tag are subject to charges from Metropolis.

Single-Game Parking

– Garage parking is available for single-game parking. Tailgating is NOT permitted in parking garages.

– Garages open at 8 AM if kick off is before 4 p.m. and at Noon for kick off times at 4 p.m. or later.

25th Avenue Garage – located at the corner of 25th Avenue S and Highland Avenue.

– Entry points: Highland Avenue or 24th Avenue S.

– ADA parking available.

– Parking passes are able to be purchased online, in advance of game days. To purchase, click here. Prices are discounted if purchased in advance of game day.

Virginia Tech (8/31): $20 in advance; $30 day-of drive up sales
Alcorn State (9/7): $15 in advance; $20 day-of drive up sales
Alabama (10/5): $30 in advance; $40 day-of drive up sales
Ball State (10/19): $15 in advance; $20 day-of drive up sales
Texas (10/26): $30 in advance; $40 day-of drive up sales
Tennessee (11/30): $30 in advance; $40 day-of drive up sales

– Do not park in spaces marked as “reserved”

West Garage – located at the corner of 25th Avenue S and Children’s Way.

– Entry points: 24th Avenue S or Children’s Way.

– ADA parking available.

– Do not park in spaces marked as “reserved”

– Day-of drive up sales only. No advance purchases available.

Terrace Place Garage – located at 2010 Terrace Place

– FREE PARKING on game days. Limited availability.

– Entry points: Turn onto 21st Avenue S from West End Avenue – Turn left onto Terrace Place – Garage entry is on the left. 

– Do not park in spaces marked as “reserved”

Accessible Parking

– 25th Avenue Garage and West Garage allow for drive up game day ADA parking options.

– Lots 2, 4 and 72C, as well as Kensington Garage, require advance ADA parking permit purchases. Please contact the ticket office to purchase an ADA parking pass for one of these locations, based on availability.

ADA Patron Shuttle Service

– Shuttle service will begin when gates open (2 hours before kick off) and pause after the first quarter. Service will resume after the third quarter and end 30 minutes after the game concludes.

– Due to several road closures around the stadium, please see below for the various shuttle stop locations and how to navigate from one side of the stadium footprint to the other.

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For service on the East: 

– Shuttle will start pick up at West Garage & Children’s Way, pick up at the 24th Avenue entrance of the 25th Garage, pick up at the Highland Avenue entrance of the 25th Avenue Garage, and drop off at Gate 1 (Memorial Gym). 

For service on the West: 

– There are 2 shuttle shelters in Lot 2 and this route will drop off within the Vanderbilt Place/ Natchez Trace triangle at Gate 2. 

For service East – West: 

– Shuttle will start at the Highland Avenue entrance of 25th Avenue Garage, pick up at the 24th Avenue entrance of 25th Avenue Garage, pick up at West Garage & Children’s Way, and drive to Vanderbilt Place/ Natchez Trace triangle at Gate 2. 

For service West – East: 

– Shuttle will start at the shuttle location closest to Lot 1, pick up at the 2nd station in the middle of Lot 2, and drive to Gate 1 (Memorial Gym). 

The following locations will also be designated as drop-off points for individuals requiring assistance to enter the facility:

Tickets for seats in Sections P-V (East side) of FirstBank Stadium — vehicles may drop off patrons at the corner of 25th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place across from Memorial Gymnasium.
Tickets for seats in Sections A-G (West side) of FirstBank Stadium — vehicles may drop off patrons at the corner of 28th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place across from the Frist Family Gate Entrance.

Rideshare Logistics

For patrons using any type of rideshare service such as a taxi, Uber, or Lyft, there are specific locations – one on the east side of the stadium and one on the west side of the stadium.

– West pick up and drop off: near Vanderbilt Place and 28th Avenue.

– East drop off: Garland Avenue by the Engineering and Science Building.
– East pick up: 24th Avenue S & Pierce Avenue

Road Closures

– No motorized traffic will be permitted to access roads during the below road closures.

Jess Neely Drive is permanently closed to vehicular traffic.
Kensington Place is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic.
Natchez Trace from Jess Neely to Kensington Place is temporarily closed for construction. Traffic between West End Avenue and Natchez Trace is restricted to hotel/retail patrons only.
Natchez Trace from Jess Neely to Children’s Way will close no later than 7 hours prior to kick-off.
25th Avenue South from Jess Neely Drive to Blakemore Ave is temporarily closed for construction.
25th Avenue South from West End Avenue has a temporary detour through the Student Life Center to Garland Avenue and 24th Avenue South.

For more information on construction road closures, click here.

Vanderbilt Athletics will be launched an interactive map, powered by Concept3D, closer to the start of the season. The interactive map is designed to showcase your location and exhibit your on-site experience through immersive, interactive, visual communication

GETTING TO VANDERBILT

From the East (Nashville International Airport) – Take I-40 West to the Exit 209A (Broadway – West End). Turn left on to Broadway. When the road splits (approximately four blocks), stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the main University entrance and turn left on 25th Avenue. Turn right on Jess Neely Drive (first stop light).
From the South – Take I-65 North to Exit 209A (The Broadway-West End exit is after the I-65N/I-40W merger). Turn left on to Broadway. When the road splits (approximately four blocks), stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the main University entrance and turn left on 25th Avenue. Turn right on Jess Neely Drive (first stop light).
From the North – Take I-65 South to Exit 209B (The Broadway-West End exit is after the I-65S/I-40E merger). Turn right on to Broadway. When the road splits (approximately four blocks), stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the main University entrance and turn left on 25th Avenue. Turn right on Jess Neely Drive (first stop light).
From the West – Take I-40 East to Exit 209B (Broadway – West End). Turn right on to Broadway. When the road splits (approximately four blocks), stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the main University entrance and turn left on 25th Avenue. Turn right on Jess Neely Drive (first stop light).
From Chattanooga – Take I-24 West until it merges with I-40 West. Stay on I-40W to Exit 209A (Broadway – West End). Turn left on to Broadway. When the road splits (approximately four blocks), stay to the right to enter West End Avenue. Take West End past the main University entrance and turn left on 25th Avenue. Turn right on Jess Neely Drive (first stop light).

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