Ascend Amphitheater

Ascend Amphitheater is an open-air venue on the Cumberland River inside Metro Riverfront Park, opened in July 2015 on the site of Nashville's former thermal transfer plant. Managed by Live Nation, it holds 6,800 spectators across fixed seats and a lawn. Its architecture draws from Nashville's limestone buildings and 1960s Gretsch amplifiers. It was the first outdoor amphitheater in the U.S. to earn LEED Gold certification for sustainable operation.