Celebrating Pride

Through the GUIDER platform, the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena and affiliated entities are using the reach, relationships and resources available to create a safe and inclusive space for all fans, patrons and guests within the entertainment venue of Bridgestone Arena and in the community.

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Pride Music Heritage Night

The Nashville Predators will host their 10th Annual Pride celebration in SMASHVILLE with Pride Music Heritage Night on October 26, 2024. Join the Preds for a plaza party at 5pm co-hosted by Zack McCann and Veronika Electronika. The Preds will toast the 10th anniversary of Pride with cookies at 5:15pm. Enjoy entertainment from Lyra performers and local artist, Shelby Raye. Plus, Kevin Kennedy will deliver the National Anthem, rising star, Fimone, will rock the Band Stage during intermissions and local representatives will be featured all night long.

Annual Pride Jersey Auction

In conjunction with the Nashville Predators Foundation, the Nashville Predators host an annual auction with player-signed jerseys and memorabilia with proceeds benefiting local nonprofit organizations serving and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s Music Heritage theme inspired commissioned artist, Mia Saine of Memphis, Tenn. to design a logo incorporating the themes and empowerment of the 70’s disco movement.

Text PREDS to 76278 to bid on this year’s player-signed jerseys and other auction items on Pride Music Heritage Night (Oct. 26). You do not need to attend the game to bid & win.

Partnerships

Tennessee Pride Chamber

The Nashville Predators have been involved with the TN Pride Chamber since 2017 and members since 2019. The TN Pride Chamber advances common business interests, economic growth, and equality in the workplace and society for its LGBTQ+ members, businesses, and allies by providing educational, networking, and community building opportunities. The chamber and Nashville Predators have collaborated on Pride Night annually to ensure SMASHVILLE is an inclusive place for all fans and patrons. The Predators have also hosted Brewing Up Business networking events for chamber members to meet and collaborate. The Nashville Predators were honored as TN Pride Chamber's Corporate Partner of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Join the movement to show PRIDE in TENNESSEE and learn more about the TN Pride Chamber at the link below.

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Nashville & Franklin Pride Participation

The Nashville Predators are proud to annually participate in the Nashville Pride Parade & Festival each summer during Pride Month. Predators Captain, Roman Josi, front office staff, mascot GNASH and the DEI Network from Regions Bank joined the parade and supported the two-day festival.

The Franklin Pride Festival has also made its mark on Middle Tennessee and the Predators were pleased to join the festival for the first time in 2024. Learn more about both community celebrations via the links below.

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Oasis Center - Just Us

The Nashville Predators Foundation and Oasis Center have a longstanding relationship. The Just Us program, a Helper Grant recipient from previous years, provides LGBTQ+ youth with a liberating space where they can be authentic and celebrate the fluidity of identity. The Predators are pleased to continue supporting this local nonprofit and sharing their resources with fans. Learn more at the button below.

PFLAG Nashville

PFLAG’s mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value, and affirm LGBTQ people. PFLAG Nashville spoke with Nashville Predators front office staff during a segment titled ‘Gather with GUIDER,’ an educational opportunity held at Bridgestone Arena. Learn more and get involved in PFLAG Nashville (or their other Middle TN charters) at the links below.

Community Resources & Organizations