Sept. 1, 2015
Those traveling to Vanderbilt Stadium Thursday for Vanderbilt’s season opener against Western Kentucky should be aware of increased traffic in the Nashville metropolitan area due to a number of events taking place that evening.
Vanderbilt’s game against Western Kentucky kicks at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network and will begin at the same time as the Tennessee Titans’ preseason finale against the Vikings and the Nashville Sounds’ home finale against Round Rock. The annual music festival, Live on the Green, begins downtown at 6:15 p.m. Thursday and continues late into the night.
Due to the number of events taking place, coupled with the typical rush-hour traffic for a Thursday night, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Tickets remain available and can be purchased in person at McGugin Center, by calling 615-322-GOLD (4653) or online. The ticket office will be open throughout Thursday, with the stadium ticket booths opening two hours before kickoff.
Parking lots and Vandyville open at 4 p.m. Fans can watch the team arrive on campus by attending Dore Alley Walk through Vandyville at 4:30 p.m.
Star Walk will be at 5:50 p.m. and the annual Anchor Dash, featuring Vanderbilt’s freshmen and transfer students running out of the stadium tunnel, begins at 6:44 p.m.
Calling the game on SEC Network will be Tom Hart (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) and Laura Rutledge (sidelines). Fans can also listen to the game locally on 1510 WLAC, 560/95.9 WNSR and ALT 98.3.
Parking and Road Information for University Staff:
- Jess Neely Drive will be closed from Natchez Trace to 25th Avenue beginning at 7 a.m.Thursday, Sept. 3.
- Natchez Trace will be closed from Children’s Way to Kensington Place beginning at noon on Thursday, Sept. 3.
- Medical center staff members whose vehicles normally remain in the N Lot after 4 p.m. will be asked to park in alternate locations on Sept. 3. These parkers will receive specific information about their parking alternative in the coming weeks.
- Those who park in the 25th Avenue Garage may park there as usual but should be aware that between 4 and 7 p.m. the garage and the streets around it will be congested with people coming to campus for the game.
- Lots 71 and 64 will close at midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
- Lots 29B, 64, 71, 72A, 72B, 73 and 73A will be closed on the day of the game to accommodate necessary preparations. These lots will be marked with appropriate signage three days in advance so that alternative parking arrangements can be made.
