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The Fairgrounds Nashville, formerly known as the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, is a city-operated, multi-use venue in Nashville that hosts concerts, trade shows, sporting events, meetings, and large outdoor gatherings. Located at 401 Wingrove Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (GPS: 625 Smith Ave), the site sits on a 117-acre property with over 132,000 square feet of indoor expo space. The complex includes a versatile Expo Center with up to 46,221 square feet in the largest room, a spacious Expo Courtyard, and large outdoor areas suitable for festival-style events. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re attending monthly events like the Nashville Flea Market, cheering at Nashville SC games in the adjacent Geodis Park area, or exploring other large-scale gatherings, The Fairgrounds Nashville offers a central, accessible base in the heart of the city. The site has undergone renovations and redevelopment, including the addition of Geodis Park on part of the grounds, while continuing to host a range of events across its expo and outdoor spaces. For directions, parking specifics per event, and up-to-date venue amenities, rely on our straightforward, no-nonsense guidance to secure your tickets and plan an easy trip.
- City-owned, multi-use facility suitable for concerts, trade shows, meetings, sports, and large outdoor events.
- Historical events include the Nashville Flea Market (monthly) and the Nashville Fair, with connections to nearby Geodis Park (Nashville SC) on the grounds.
- Nearby transit options and on-site parking make access straightforward for travelers from across the region.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Renamed: The Tennessee State Fairgrounds is currently The Fairgrounds Nashville (city-owned).
- Address: 401 Wingrove Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (GPS: 625 Smith Ave).
- Site size: 117 acres with 132,000+ sq ft of indoor expo space.
- Venue type: City-operated multi-use venue for meetings, trade shows, concerts, sports, and large outdoor events.
- Notable spaces/capacity: Expo Center includes up to 46,221 sq ft within the largest room; total seating capacity listed around 8,700; Expo Courtyard seating around 7,200 (festival-style ~3,400).
- Parking: On-site parking; base rate historically $10 per vehicle (cash), with changes per event.
- Transit: Served by WeGo Public Transit; routes include Nolensville Pike (52 Nolensville Pike) serving the Fairgrounds area; nearby transit stops noted as 'Fairgrounds Station' on route maps.
- Nearby hotels: Partner hotels listed by The Fairgrounds Nashville (e.g., Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, LaQuinta, Fairfield Inn, Wingate, Hampton Inn, etc.).
- Notable events hosted: The Nashville Flea Market (monthly), The Nashville Fair, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway events (All American 400), and the site now hosts Geodis Park (Nashville SC) on a portion of the grounds.
- Renamed/demolitions: The site was renovated and renamed The Fairgrounds Nashville; major demolition in 2020 occurred on parts of the fairgrounds to accommodate Geodis Park, the Nashville SC stadium.