August 28, 2026 · updated September 20, 2026 · events · sports · guides
Music City Kickoff from the East Side
Archive: this event or calendar period has passed. This guide covers dates through September 6, 2026. Details are retained for reference; consult the official organizer for current schedules and tickets. No future edition is implied.
This event date has passed. The Music City Kickoff listing was for Ole Miss and Louisville at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, not Saturday. This guide is retained for reference; consult the stadium’s official calendar for future games.
Staying on the east side puts you on the same side of the river as the stadium. Plan the route to your specific entry gate.
The east bank advantage
Nissan Stadium sits on the east bank of the Cumberland River, which means it’s on this side. From The Eighteen, walking time depends on your entry gate, crossings, and event-day closures. Check a current walking route and allow extra time; this is not a ten-minute-walk guarantee.
Kasa lists on-site parking. Confirm space availability and vehicle fit with the operator before relying on it for a stadium visit.
Eat before you go
Stadium concessions are stadium concessions. The east side has better options within walking distance:
- Mas Tacos Por Favor is on McFerrin, the same street as the building. Cast-iron chicken tacos, fried avocado, and quart-size margaritas. Go early.
- The Pharmacy Burger Parlor for scratch burgers and the tiered beer garden.
- Butcher & Bee on Main Street for mezze-style small plates if you’re making a full afternoon of it.
Eat on the east side, walk to the stadium, save the money for better beer.
The walk home
After the game, check your walking route back to the aparthotel and allow for crowds and closures. Five Points Pizza is an option if you’re still hungry; confirm its hours before making the detour.
The advantage is having an east-side base for your stay, with walking or rideshare options according to your needs. Confirm any property parking arrangements with Kasa in advance.
Book early for football weekends
Home games and neutral-site matchups fill East Nashville lodging faster than anything except festival weeks. For a future game, confirm its date and entry details before reserving accommodation. The September 6, 2026 date is no longer a booking opportunity.
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