JE Dunn Construction Manager best-in-class Bridgestone Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, November 13^th, 2026

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The National Hockey League (NHL) team Nashville Predators and their home arena – the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States – announced recently that JE Dunn Construction has been chosen to serve as the construction manager for ‘Smashville’s Next Stage: Broadway 2030’, the multiyear renovation project that will transform the venue into a best-in-class destination for the patrons, the performers and the athletes.

Significant Investments

‘NASHVILLE PREDATORS’ stated that ‘Smashville’s Next Stage: Broadway 2030’ represents one of the most significant investments in the future of the Nashville Predators organization, their fans and downtown Nashville.

The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee (US). The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The team has played its home games at the Bridgestone Arena since 1998.

The 17,159-seat Bridgestone Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the National Hockey League (NHL) team Nashville Predators.

Kansas City (US)-based JE Dunn Construction is a family- and employee-owned company and the eighth-largest domestic general contractor in the United States with 27 offices nationwide. They provide construction management, design-build and integrated construction services across a wide range of markets.

‘Premier Sports-Entertainment Destination’

Commented Kyle Clayton, Chief Strategy Officer, Nashville Predators, “This project is about reimagining the arena experience, strengthening our connection to Broadway and ensuring the Bridgestone Arena remains one of the premier sports and entertainment destinations in the world for decades to come. Selecting the right construction partner is a critical step in bringing this ambitious vision to life. We’re excited to partner with JE Dunn as we move from planning and design into execution and begin shaping the next chapter of Bridgestone Arena.”

Comprehensive Enhancements

‘NASHVILLE PREDATORS’ further stated that ‘Smashville’s Next Stage’ will reimagine the experience for the fans, the athletes and the performers through comprehensive enhancements to the arena’s amenities, the hospitality offerings and the technology and operational infrastructure. The broader vision also includes creating a more vibrant, year-round destination that strengthens the arena’s connection to Broadway and the surrounding downtown community.

‘Iconic Fixture’

Said Sean Buck, Senior Vice-President (SVP) and Nashville Office Leader, JE Dunn Construction, “For more than 30 years the JE Dunn has helped build projects that support Nashville’s growth. The Bridgestone Arena is an iconic fixture of this city and we are honored to build on our longstanding relationship with the Nashville Predators. Having successfully completed recent upgrades inside the venue our team understands the high standards this organization sets and is committed to delivering this project safely and efficiently.”

Invaluable Fan-Patron Feedback

The fans and the patrons are encouraged to play a meaningful role in shaping ‘Smashville’s Next Stage: Broadway 2030’ by sharing their ideas at Broadway2030.com. This fan and patron feedback is invaluable and directly informs the design decisions and enhances the fan experience. It also helps ensure the arena’s future needs reflect the needs, traditions and passions of the community it serves. The design isn’t complete until their voices are heard thus making their input an essential part of bringing the Bridgestone Arena’s next chapter to life.

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