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Everything you need to know before heading to Nissan Stadium for Taylor Swift

by Sydney Keller | WZTV

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Are you ready for it?

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is finally coming to Nashville, and with all three nights being sold-out, Swifties should be prepared before heading to Nissan Stadium.

FOX 17 News has broken down everything you need to know before heading to the concert:

All Taylor Swift concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Fans should expect lines as they head to the stadium. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. daily, and parking lots open at noon.

On-site stadium parking is sold out. Nissan Stadium encourages people to look into rideshare options. The pickup and drop-off location is in Lot E. If you choose to drive to the concert, you have the following downtown parking optio ns :

MTA Garage | 400 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN
Public Square Garage | 350 Deaderick St, Nashville TN
One Nashville Garage | 158 4th Ave N, Nashville TN
211 Commerce Garage | 211 Commerce St, Nashville TN
Four Seasons Garage | 100 Demonbreun St, Nashville TN
222 2nd Ave Garage | 222 2nd Ave, Nashville TN
Hyatt Centric Garage | 210 Malloy St, Nashville TN
Ragland Lot | 314 3rd Ave South, Nashville TN

Road Closures

The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) says the weekend shows will follow the same traffic plan for all Nissan Stadium events. Set up will begin at 1:30 p.m. each day. See a list of road closures here .

Nissan Stadium encourages guests not to bring a bag to expedite entry to the venue. If you need to bring personal items, you must make sure you have a clear bag or a small clutch that fits the following requirements :

A clear bag cannot be larger than 12" X 12" X 6"
Non-transparent wallets and cases cannot be larger than 4.5" X 6.5"

How to enter the stadium

Those with floor seats shave to enter Nissan Stadium through gate 6. Guests will then receive a wristband for field access after entering the stadium.

Weather Policy

Umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium, so guests are encouraged to bring raincoats or ponchos. The Nissan Stadium Twitter account will provide live updates on weather-related instructions. In the event that guests need to be evacuated due to lightning, stadium staff and screens around the stadium will direct you what to do.

Where to get merchandise

Friday through Sunday, you can get merchandise in the followings areas from noon to 8 p.m. daily:

Lot R Grassy Area
Outside of Gate 1 and Outside of Gate 6
Merchandise also will be available throughout the interior of the stadium

Cashless stadium

Nissan Stadium accepts credit card and mobile payment only, including all vendors, concession stands, bars, parking and retail locations. You can convert cash to card on the concourse near at Section 124 next to the Fan Services window.

Mobile ordering

Skip the lines and order food and beverages from anywhere in Nissan Stadium with CHEQ Mobile Ordering. QR codes to order your food with CHEQ Mobile Ordering are on the backs of seats and around the stadium. Pick up locations can be found outside sections 108, 116, 131, and 139.

Smoke-Free Facility

Nissan Stadium is a Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Facility which includes cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes and any other similar product. There are no designated smoking areas inside the stadium and re-entry is prohibited.

Commonly asked questions

Are portable phone chargers allowed? - YES
Are posters allowed? - Only posters that do not exceed 11" x 17" are allowed
Are breast pumps allowed in the stadium? - YES (Please declare breast pumps to security as you enter. The Ascension Saint Thomas Mamava pod is available for use in the Wesley Mortgage Club lobby.)

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Things to know before Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts at Nissan Stadium

Fans will be flocking to music city from may 5-7 for all of taylor swift’s shows at the home of the tennessee titans..

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Over the weekend, Nashville will be celebrating one of the biggest music artists in the world as Taylor Swift is performing three nights in a row at Nissan Stadium.

Fans will be flocking to Music City from May 5-7 for all the shows at the home of the Tennessee Titans. To help you get prepared, here’s a look at what you need to know before you go.

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Nissan Stadium said parking lots will open at noon , general fan gates will open at 4:30 p.m. each day and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Field seat tickets must enter at Gate 6, and upon entry, a wristband will be issued for field access, Nissan Stadium said. No tickets will be sold at the box office, but it will be open at 1:30 p.m. on event days for customer service purposes only.

Nissan Stadium officials said all on-site parking is sold out for all nights; you must have a pre-purchased parking pass to access any stadium lots. Officials add that ridesharing is also a great way to get to the event with pickup and drop-off in Lot E. Here’s a look at some additional parking options around downtown:

MTA Garage | 400 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN
Public Square Garage | 350 Deaderick St, Nashville TN
One Nashville Garage | 158 4th Ave N, Nashville TN
211 Commerce Garage | 211 Commerce St, Nashville TN
Four Seasons Garage | 100 Demonbreun St, Nashville TN
222 2nd Ave Garage | 222 2nd Ave, Nashville TN
Hyatt Centric Garage | 210 Malloy St, Nashville TN
Ragland Lot | 314 3rd Ave South, Nashville TN

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

Russell Street from Titans Way to Interstate Drive
Interstate Drive from Woodland Street to Shelby Avenue
South First Street from Woodland Street to Russell Street
Shelby Avenue from South Fourth Street to Hermitage Avenue
Titans Way from Victory Avenue to Russell Street
Victory Avenue from South Second Street to Titans Way
Woodland Street from Third Avenue South to South Fifth Street

Will it rain over the weekend?

Showers will begin to develop across the Midstate Friday morning and continue through the afternoon. A couple of rumbles of thunder are possible as well, but the severe weather threat is low. WSMV4 will be watching the timing of the rain closely over the next couple of days to see if it will taper off before the Taylor Swift concert Friday evening. Make sure to check back for updates . Highs on Friday will be near 70.

A few showers are expected on Saturday and Sunday, but these won’t wash out the day. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s on Saturday and the low 80s by Sunday. We’ll also watch the rain timing closely to see if it could impact the weekend evening Taylor Swift concerts.

Inclement Weather Policies

While umbrellas aren’t allowed, Nissan Stadium said rain ponchos will be allowed inside in case it rains. “The most important instruction is to follow the directions of stadium staff and pay attention to the screens around the stadium. They will direct you where to go in the event of a shelter in place order,” Nissan Stadium said.

Stadium Policies: Clear bag, portable phone charges & purchasing merch

Nissan Stadium says portable phone chargers are allowed inside and you can find the clear bag policy below.

Here’s where you can purchase merchandise:

Wednesday, May 3 – Exterior Only — Lot R Grassy Area | 12–7 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 – Exterior Only – Lot R Grassy Area | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Additionally, merchandise locations will be open on the concourse inside the stadium at various locations during the concert.

Lastly, Nissan Stadium wants to remind concert-goers:

Download tickets in advance
Be cautious of counterfeit tickets
“Nissan Stadium accepts credit card and mobile payment only, including all vendors, concession stands, bars, parking and retail locations. We offer cash conversion inside the stadium at the box office windows in section 108. Guests can convert their cash into $20, $50, or $100 gift cards that can be used throughout Nissan Stadium.”
Smoke-free facility
“Skip the lines and order food and beverages from anywhere in Nissan Stadium with CHEQ Mobile Ordering. Pick up locations can be found outside sections 108, 116, 131, and 139.”