Spotlight On: Taneisha Harvey, General Manager, Nashville Municipal Auditorium

November 2025 — In an interview with Invest:, Taneisha Harvey, general manager of the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, emphasized the venue’s commitment to revitalization and community engagement amid a rapidly evolving event landscape. “We want the community organizers and promoters to know that the Municipal Auditorium is here and available, our doors are open. We are the people’s house,” she said.

What changes over the past year in terms of the market, operations, or community engagement that have had the greatest impact on the auditorium?

Over the past year, one major shift has been an uptick in sporting events. The Municipal Auditorium is known for being the home of the Nashville Kats, a professional arena football team. However, with our strong partnerships with the Mayor’s Office, Sports Authority, and Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), we secured a three-year agreement with Athlete’s Unlimited, which is a professional women’s basketball league. Those partnerships have also led to increased inquiries for other sporting events, ranging from gymnastics to professional fighting. We’ve hosted several concerts and rehearsals throughout the year as well.

We want the community organizers and promoters to know that the Municipal Auditorium is here and available. Our doors are open, and we are the people’s house.

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How has Nashville’s growth in tourism and entertainment influenced the types of events you are able to attract now, compared to previous years?

Nashville’s tourism and entertainment boom has pushed the Municipal Auditorium to reinvent itself. Once the city’s main stage for major performances, it now must compete with newer venues. Rather than competing head-to-head with state-of-the-art arenas, it now attracts mid- sized concerts, cultural gatherings, sporting events, and niche entertainment that align with the city’s diverse visitor base.

What partnerships do you have in place with hotels, restaurants, tourism groups, or others to help strengthen your event pipeline?

We partner with Live Nation as our preferred promoter to bring in concerts and strengthen our entertainment pipeline. In addition, we invest in targeted advertising through local news outlets and the Nashville Business Journal to reach both residents and visitors. We also collaborate with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp (NCVC) to align with the city’s broader tourism initiatives, ensuring our events are promoted alongside Nashville’s growing reputation as a premier destination.

How are inflation and rising operational costs impacting your strategy, and how are you navigating those hurdles?

Rising costs have pushed us to be more strategic with our operations and partnerships. We’re streamlining expenses, strengthening relationships, and diversifying our event mix to drive revenue. By working closely with tourism partners and focusing on high-impact events, the auditorium is able to manage inflation while still delivering quality experience for both guests and organizers.

What are your top strategic priorities for expanding the auditorium’s reach and solidifying its role in Nashville over the next three to five years?

Our top priorities over the next three to five years are to broaden the mix of events we host, from concerts to sports and community gatherings. I would like to see more corporate clients while strengthening partnerships with tourism groups and local businesses. We’re focused on upgrading technology, improving guest amenities, and streamlining operations so the Municipal Auditorium continues to be a versatile and culturally significant venue in Nashville.

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