Allen Arena
The Arena | |
| Location | One University Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
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| Coordinates | 36°6′13.80″N 86°47′55.81″W / 36.1038333°N 86.7988361°W |
| Owner | Lipscomb University |
| Operator | Lipscomb University |
| Capacity | 5,028 (Basketball) 3,845-5,584 (Concerts) |
| Surface | Hardwood court |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | September 2000 |
| Opened | October 28, 2001 |
| Construction cost | $16.5 million ($29.3 million in 2024 dollars) |
| Architect | Tuck-Hinton Architects |
| Structural engineer | Devine deFlon Yaeger, Inc. |
| Services engineer | Lee Company |
| General contractor | D.F. Chase Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Lipscomb Bisons (NCAA) (2001–present) Nashville Rhythm (ABA) (2004–2005) Music City Stars (ABA) (2009–2010) | |
Allen Arena is an indoor arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. The arena was named in honor of James C. and Linda Allen, the facility's primary benefactors. James Allen is a member of the board of trustees for the university and worked for the university at one time. The arena is primarily used for basketball and volleyball athletic events and is also used for daily chapel services and occasional concerts.