JE Dunn Selected for Bridgestone Arena Renovation
JE Dunn Construction will serve as construction manager for the multi-year Smashville's Next Stage: Broadway 2030 renovation of Bridgestone Arena.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Home Renovation
The Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena announced on November 9, 2026, that JE Dunn Construction was selected as construction manager for Smashville's Next Stage: Broadway 2030. The multi-year project covers enhancements to the arena's amenities, hospitality offerings, technology, and operational infrastructure.
Why it matters
The renovation aims to keep Bridgestone Arena a premier sports and entertainment destination for decades, affecting how Nashville's flagship venue serves fans and visitors. The project moves from planning and design into execution, with JE Dunn Construction's selection setting the construction phase in motion.
JE Dunn Construction has worked with the Nashville Predators for more than 30 years and has completed recent upgrades inside the venue. The announcement does not disclose project cost, completion date, or construction phasing.
The players
JE Dunn Construction
JE Dunn Construction is a large general contractor that has worked with the Nashville Predators for more than 30 years.
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are the NHL franchise based in Nashville, Tennessee, that plays its home games at Bridgestone Arena.
The details
Smashville's Next Stage: Broadway 2030 is a multi-year renovation covering the arena's amenities, hospitality offerings, technology, and operational infrastructure. Fans and patrons can submit ideas for the project at Broadway2030.com.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: The Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena announce JE Dunn Construction's selection as construction manager.
Culture Shift
The Broadway 2030 renovation extends a more than 30-year working relationship between JE Dunn Construction and the Nashville Predators into a major multi-year upgrade of Bridgestone Arena. The project reflects continued investment in the arena's amenities and technology to keep the venue competitive as a sports and entertainment destination.
Nashville fans and visitors attending Predators games at Bridgestone Arena will experience the renovated amenities and hospitality offerings as the project progresses. Residents can submit ideas for the project at Broadway2030.com.
The takeaway
Fans who want input on how Bridgestone Arena evolves can submit ideas through the official Broadway 2030 site. The renovation is a multi-year effort, so changes will roll out in phases over time.
Further reading
For more on local building projects, browse Home Renovation coverage across Nashville.
More information
Fans and patrons can share ideas for the project at Broadway2030.com.
