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Vanderbilt Tailgating

Tailgating Venue Information

Stadium Official Name:
Vanderbilt Stadium 
Address:
Vanderbilt Stadium
Nashville
TN
37240  
Stadium Nickname:
 
Previous Stadium Names:
Dudley Field (1922–1981)
 
Team President:
David L 

Other Teams In This Conference

Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia Kentucky LSU Mississippi Mississippi State South Carolina Tennessee

How To Get To Vanderbilt Tailgate

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)

Parking Information

National Commodore Club


Lot 1: $3,000+
Lot 1A: $1,500–$2,999
Lot 2: $500–$1,499
Lot 3: $250–$499
Lot 4: $150–$249
(For priority parking in Lots 1, 1a, 2, 3 and 4, a donation to the National Commodore Club is required at the corresponding levels above. You must have an NCC-issued parking pass to park in these lots on football game days. To renew or join the NCC, visit nationalcommodoreclub.com or call (615) 322-4114.)

25th Avenue Garage - $70
Purchase a season-long parking pass in the garage closest to Vanderbilt Stadium. Tailgating is prohibited inside the garage.

Terrace Place and Wesley Place Garages - FREE
Park at no charge in the garages located just off of 21st Avenue and then enjoy a scenic 15–20 minute walk through the heart of campus to Vanderbilt Stadium.

RV Parking
A limited amount of RV parking is available in a lot approximately a half of a mile from Vanderbilt Stadium. For pricing and information on RV parking please call (615) 936-0686.

Tailgating Policies

The Rules

  • No common containers such as kegs
  • All charcoal from charcoal grills must be disposed of properly
  • Do not encroach on another's space
  • All trash must be disposed of properly
  • Be considerate of others around you with loud music

Stadium Information

Vanderbilt Stadium Policies

Alcohol
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Animals
No animals of any kind are permitted with the exception of service animals for impaired or disabled guests.

Backpacks
No backpacks allowed inside stadium.

Bags/Purses
No bags or purses larger than 8 1/2" x 11" are allowed inside stadium.

Banners/Flags
No banners or flags, except official banners, may be placed or carried during a game. Spirit banners must be approved by game management staff and must be in good taste. These banners must be approved four hours prior to the game.

Children
Everyone must have a ticket, including infants.

Carry-In Items
Guests are not permitted to bring food/beverage containers into the stadium. Bottles, coolers, and containers of any kind are prohibited.

Guest Interference
Unauthorized persons entering the playing field will be dealt with by the police.

Noisemakers
No items that produce loud noises (air horns, whistles, etc.) are allowed in accordance with SEC regulations.

Paging
The public address system is for emergency use only. In the event of an emergency, notify an usher or security officer.

Profanity/Abusive Language
Profanity and abusive language are highly discouraged during athletic contests. Guests using profanity or abusive language towards student-athletes, coaches, officials, staff or fellow spectators can have their ticket revoked and be removed from the premises.

Radios and TVs
Radios and TVs are allowed only if they do not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the game.

Seatbacks
Seatbacks larger than a single seat are not allowed inside the stadium.

Smoking
To comply with Tennessee state law, no smoking is permitted inside Vanderbilt Stadium. This includes all areas inside the gates of the stadium including the concourses.

Throwing Items
Throwing items onto the field of play or directly at fellow spectators will not be tolerated and is grounds for removal from the premises.

Umbrellas
No umbrellas are allowed in the stadium.

Video Recorders
Video recorders are prohibited.

Sponsors


  • Tailgate Camp