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Arena Rental Information

Schedule of Rental Charges

ARENA FLOOR: $3,500 per day/performance or 12-1/2% of the gross box office receipts, whichever is greater. Rental time begins at 8:00 a.m.

ARENA FLOOR: $7,500 per day for non-ticketed events, such as conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, etc. Rental time begins at 8:00 a.m.

MOVE-IN/OUT: 50% of the base rental per day.

RISER REMOVAL: $750 per section (K, L,M,N).

CURTAIN RENTAL: $1,500 per event plus labor to set.

LABOR CHARGE: $20 per hour, per man.

STAGE RENTAL: 50 cents per square foot.

POWER CHARGE: $500 per day.

SPOTLIGHTS: $100 per spotlight, per performance.

HOUSE SOUND: $500 per day/performance to use the house sound system.

BEAM CLAMPS: $10 per beam clamp, per day.

CATERING CHARGE: $1 per plate or a minimum of $250, whichever is greater.

FORKLIFT RENTAL: $300 per day (plus labor for operator).

CHAIR RENTAL: $1 per chair, per event for facility-owned chairs.

TABLE RENTAL: $5 per table, per event for facility-owned tables.

PIPE AND DRAPE: $1 per running foot.

BARRIERS: $25 per section for heavy duty barriers; $15 per section for bicycle racks.

PARKING METERS: $10 per meter, per day.

CLEAN-UP CHARGE: $750 per day.

INTERNET ACCESS: $100 per day.

NOVELTIES: The promoter will pay NMA 25% commission of the gross sales after taxes on programs, books, pictures, tee shirts, etc. The promoter will arrange and pay for the novelty sales staff.

INSURANCE: One million dollars liability insurance. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee must be listed on the certificate as an additional insured. Coverage must include in, show, and out days.

HOUSE STAFF: The promoter pays for the services of the contract house staff, including ushers, ticket takers, security, police, first aid attendants, and fire marshal.

STAGEHANDS: The promoter pays for the services of the stagehands. Our policy is open house. The promoter can use the services of any bonded, licensed provider that meets our qualifications. Qualifications supplied upon request.

TAXES: The promoter must pay all taxes in effect during the term of the lease: state amusement tax (9.25%) or sales tax (9.25%), local business tax (1/4 of 1%), and FICA tax on labor.

TICKET SALES: The Auditorium has a contract with Ticketmaster for ticket distribution.

RATE CHANGES: The schedule of rental charges is subject to change at the direction of the Metropolitan Auditorium Commission.

Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com
(615) 255-9600
All Ticket Master Outlets including Kroger, Hecht's & Tower Records

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