Allen Arena

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.

Allen Arena
The Arena
LocationOne University Park Drive
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates36°6′13.80″N 86°47′55.81″W
OwnerLipscomb University
OperatorLipscomb University
Capacity5,028 (Basketball)
3,845-5,584 (Concerts)
SurfaceHardwood court
Construction
Broke groundSeptember 2000
OpenedOctober 28, 2001
Construction cost$16.5 million
($27.3 million in 2022 dollars)
ArchitectTuck-Hinton Architects
Structural engineerDevine deFlon Yaeger, Inc.
Services engineerLee Company
General contractorD.F. Chase Inc.
Tenants
Lipscomb Bisons (NCAA) (2001present)
Nashville Rhythm (ABA) (20042005)
Music City Stars (ABA) (20092010)
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