First time at this new-ish venue, and really enjoyed it! It's incredibly clean, everywhere. Well marked and friendly employees everywhere to help direct. The seats are shockingly comfy for being mass stadium style, even the bleachers have backs. I do however highly recommend you pay for premium parking. The normal parking situation is an absolute mess. Great lineup of performers, throughout various genres and type of entertainment. I didn't eat here but saw them advertise $2 hot dogs, and if that isn't a steal then I do not know what is. Can't wait to see more shows here! read more

Firstbank Amphitheater - Music Venues Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

This amphitheater, located at the Graystone rock quarry, is really lovely, unique, and just an overall cool place!!!! My Sorority Sisters and I had tickets for the Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, and Corrosion of Conformity show last Sunday evening. The amphitheater was clean, the seats were comfortable, and I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. Sadly, I can't speak to the acoustics because ~ three minutes into their soundcheck, Corrosion of Conformity were forced to depart the stage (and the entire venue (which can accommodate 7,500 folks) was evacuated) due to lightning. The lightning/thunderstorms/showers lasted well into 2.5 subsequent hours and finally, the show was completely postponed. Boo!!!! The arena's protocol (beyond plastic purses of a certain size) is, if lightning is present, patrons are supposed to "shelter in their vehicle." We Uber'ed to FirstBank, as many others did, meaning, we did not have a vehicle to shelter in. We checked with an employee who asked for our "white wristbands" which we were never given, as another employee also asked for, and they pointed us to an on grounds chapel with covered patios where folks rode out the storm "elbow to elbow." Someone said the white wristbands were supposed to designate us as Uber riders. Another protocol point regarding weather is, if you, for example, get in line to return inside the arena, within thirty minutes of the last lightning bolt/appearance you are "on your own" in terms of endangering yourself. We spent over three hours here, including "sheltering" at the chapel, standing back in line, re-sheltering, then learning the show was officially cancelled and weaving/winding around slick, dark, sidewalks in pouring rain to the Uber pickup area that has zero shelter from the elements. We were three totally soaked rats, since we left our ponchos in the car due to no prediction of rain during this time. Positives were all the restrooms were clean (despite the female restroom in the chapel running out of toilet paper), and the fact they did play Judas Priest music on the chapel's patio for us to listen to, and most staff were friendly and helpful. Cons are lack of shelter, lack of clear signage/guidance about Uber pick-up points, and not providing proper wristbands. Also, there is either one single entry road/exit road, or one single entry and one single exit road. Regardless, the traffic, although improved as noted by others over the couple of years, was still onerous, especially in the dark rain at 9:15 PM onwards. Thank you security, local Sheriffs, and arena staff for doing good jobs in keeping thousands of people informed and aware as best they could! I am hoping this exact lineup is really rescheduled on a date we can all attend in the near future! Because of the weather we didn't sample any food/beverages. Others reported beers were about $16.00 each and the clothing merchandise for sale was generally in the $50.00 range. read more

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I love this beautiful venue and the sound is incredible. I've seen several shows here and, although I have been stuck in traffic occasionally it's never really been that bad for me. I think they have great food for a venue and the staff is always really friendly. I can't wait to go back! read more

worst thought out center for concerts and events I've ever been to. Last night the show which was great was 90 minutes., and it took another 90 minutes just to get out of the parking lot. One way in , one way out, 1 foot path .... the politicians that approved this must have been paid handsomely. read more

A absolutely beautiful venue and any seat is good! If you can't walk far you might need a wheelchair because the lovely walk to the venue is somewhat long. It's a very nice venue with fantastic lighting and sound. I will definitely be back! read more

Firstbank Amphitheater - New Kids On The Block!! - Music Venues Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Sometimes we never learn what hidden gems lay along the paths in Williamson County, but if you listen for the Music you will find a Gem in a Rock Quarry. Welcome to the First Bank Amphitheater! My wife and I stumbled upon this music venture last year by accident, we bought tickets while driving into the venue. We saw Willie Nelson! We parked in a field, my Maserati was not prepared for this adventure but I was! Walking to the venue I felt like I was walking in a National Park, it is beautiful!!!! Entering with our tickets was a breeze. Then there is a short walk up to the amphitheater. There are several areas to purchase drinks and food. Prices are a little high but the service is incredible! Since that day our Bar Tender of choice is Lindsay. She still is today, because we loved the venue so much we became VIP season ticket holder! She knows our names and our drinks of choice. One thing to note, the bathrooms are clean, but on a sold out night, ladies you might have a wait. It would be nice if they added more restrooms. Now that we are season ticket holders, I drive my 24 year old Toyota Land Cruiser, drop the tailgate and have a pregame before hitting the VIP area that has a bar and great snacks before the show. The line up was good this year, but I hope they kick it up a notch next year! Looking at old reviews most talk about the bad traffic, In 2024 they made some major changes and the traffic flows very nice for a venue! Rock On!!! read more

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Firstbank Amphitheater is located in an abandoned quarry near Franklin. The surrounding rock walls provide nice acoustics for the 7500 seats within it. I immediately thought of the iconic Red Rocks venue in Colorado. I guess I'm not the first to think of this because it's earned the nickname red-neck Red Rocks. One thing that stands out about this venue is that there's plenty of room to move around concessions and seating. And security is fine with you using that. I'm so used to security at western venues taking an aggressive stance on keeping walkways clear that it was really nice to be allowed to stand in open space, un-harassed. I have two complaints about this venue--not major but enough to drop it to 4/5 stars. First, there's only one bathroom building and it gets hit pretty hard during intermissions. Expect a long line. Secondly, there's only one way in and one way out of the parking lots. Get here early. Expect a slow departure. read more

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Beautiful venue but the bleachers with no backs are horrible. I left early because my back was killing me. Too expensive to pay for tickets and set on gym seats. read more

I attended a Steely Dan concert at the First Bank Amphitheater. I had never attended a concert in a rock quarry before, so the adventurous person I am, I was really curious about the venue and had to check it out. It was during the summer, and I've loved Steely Dan since a teenager, so when I heard they were performing in the area, I knew I had to be there, front and center! "Babylon Sisters" is my jam! But about the Amphitheatre itself, what an excellent venue, it's absolutely beautiful. Whoever came up with this concept - the architects, engineers, financiers - they really knocked it out of the park. It's the coolest venue I've been in. The seating is nicely spread out, and real talk, I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Everything is arranged so all eyes focus on one thing: the stage. The sound quality and acoustics are simply amazing - so vibrant and clear. From the opening act a jazz trio, all the way through Steely Dan's performance, I just wanted to dance and sing all night long. The atmosphere was electric - the crowd was especially excited since the band hadn't performed together in a while. Donald Fagen was phenomenal, truly a master performer, and his band members and backup singers were awesome too. Parking is plentiful, and I really appreciated how they gave handicapped guests priority parking right up front. There were tons of food options to choose from, plus both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available for purchase. The bathrooms are adequate and appeared to be clean for the most part. The venue is also kid-friendly and allows all ages, which makes it great for family outings. Area for improvement: The staff could be a bit more helpful for newcomers. It can be overwhelming when you're a first-timer trying to navigate the venue, and better guidance would make a world of difference. So if you ever get the chance to attend a concert there I'd recommend it, especially if you love listening to good music and enjoy the outside while doing so. Pro Tips: *Check the website for detailed information regarding directions, upcoming shows, opening and closing times * If you can, get there early as traffic heading toward I-65 South can be pretty heavy, especially on weekdays. Just saying... *If you're carrying a handbag, make sure it's small because you can't bring larger bags inside the theatre *The food and drinks are pretty pricey, so eat before you leave *Wear comfortable shoes because it's a good walk from the parking area to the theater. Steely Dan lighting up the stage with 'Reeling in the Years' at an amphitheater that truly rocks! To my besties in my corner, this one's for you! read more

Worst location and traffic management in and out of the venue and with parking seemingly a mile away in a field. Paid for Doobie Brothers tickets. Arrived early to find 30,000 cars lined up on a single lane going into the venue with two people directing traffic without even a flashlight or visible jacket. We had to turn around as it would take two hours total to get in and two hours to get out of this venue. I get that it is a cool place once you get there, but the roads cannot manage that level of traffic. Never again. read more

The venue itself is great. The not being able to figure out the logistics of getting to the venue in the last 4 years before the concert starts needs major improvements. I live 20 minutes from the venue and left an hour before the showtime start at 7 and I didn't arrive inside the venue till 8:30. So I didn't get to see the openers Vincent Mason or Randy Rogers Band. It's sad that is hasn't improved and they haven't learned from the opening show 4 years ago. read more

First time seeing a show here. What a gorgeous amphitheater! And such a great show from Tears for Fears!!! Can't wait to come back and see another show here. Great acoustics read more

Firstbank Amphitheater - Stage for Tears for Fears - Music Venues Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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worst venue I've ever visited! From the traffic nightmares to the long upward climbing hike necessary to enter the facility then to use bathrooms and pay the excessive cost for food and drink (located on only one side of the venue) this place is just awful. Don't waste your time. you'll spend 2+ hours just trying to exit! read more

Ok, first of all I learned you must plan to purchase parking passes or plan to arrive hours before and tailgate. Why? Well our hotel was 9 miles from this place but took us 65 minutes to arrive!!! It was a painful process and let me just say that the people working the parking are clueless. It was the biggest cluster ever. Now, once you get in there and get your seats, it's magical! The venue is absolutely beautiful and the acoustics from being in the base of a rock quarry is a unique experience that I highly recommend! Leaving the venue a few minutes early was a good idea and much easier, only took 30 minutes to get out. read more

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Nashville is music city. This venue is special even amongst other world class venues. We went last week and participated in a live video shoot for tears for fears. Memories will be made here for decades. The list of top artists coming is long. Make plans to get over here and make some of your own memories. read more

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Excellent venue for concerts. Some very good food options. Parking and arrival/departure are a challenge. Firstbank Amphiteater is a relatively small venue, so you can enjoy good views and a great show from just about any seat. The sound quality is great, and the seats have plenty of room. It is great that the venue is open air, though that does introduce the risk of weather impacting a show. I really liked the venue itself, and will certainly be back. The food was surprisingly good too! Pro tip: There are food vendors below the farthest seats, which are generally much less busy and that includes great BBQ among other options. I was very happy with the food options, as well as the beer and wine that were available. I found all of the staff to be helpful and courteous. They all seemed happy and eager to help. The biggest challenge here is getting in and out. I HIGHLY recommend arriving very early. We arrived a little before the doors were set to open, so getting in and parking were a breeze. I'm sure folks arriving "just in time" would surly be late. It is also a bit of a hike from the parking area to the venue. It is a pleasant walk, but a bit long. Getting out does require some patience. The road was not designed for a concert venue, to be sure. Don't be in a hurry or you will be frustrated. The complaints other reviewers expressed about getting in and out are totally legit. But the venue is still great, so I recommend accepting the challenge and enjoying a good show here. read more

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What a stunning space once you get inside the venue. The positives were the simply beautiful space and vibe. Negatives 100 degree heat and no affordable water for sale. We brought our own disposable water bottles with us and were told we could not bring them in. Apparently you could bring in a Tervis container and wait in a two hundred person deep line to fill it. There was water for sale at $6 a bottle. I spent $35 on water that night. At the end of the night the bathrooms were "broken" and we were told we had to go to the port o potties. It was very surprising. Also getting out of the parking lot was a disaster. There were so many employees helping people to park at arrival but it seemed to be a free for all on departure and took us a half hour to get out of the lot. read more

This amphitheater is out in the middle of no where on an old country road, I feel bad for the residents that probably have a hard time leaving their house on days when there's a concert. We didn't get in too bad of traffic, but we arrived a little late. The walk from the car to the seats is killer. But at least parking was free so it's probably better than going to a show in downtown Nashville. The venue itself is beautiful. Crazy how they built it in a quarry. Food and drinks are expensive and were avoided. Left early because we really only wanted to see the second band, so traffic wasn't bad for us leaving either. We would go again if it was a band we wanted to see, but would arrive late and leave early again and eat beforehand. read more

This is a stunning venue nestled in rock quarry. The sound is amazing and the view is beautiful. However, the logistical nightmare of getting there and parking take away from the experience. Also, the way the restrooms are situated, all in one small area, and the ONE refillable water station make the venue less than desirable. We enjoyed the concert, albeit over 95 degree heat, however, the logistical planning of the venue seems to have been overlooked. read more

Good food, music, and venue! We had a great time. The seats are good. There isn't a bad seat. The sound is great off the quarry walls. We will definitely be back Service was good and helpful direction. Looking forward to our next visit. We saw the Steve Miller band. So great! read more

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I went to see Tears for Fears at the amphitheater on July 11, 2023. With the exception of the parking being a fiasco (meaning no separate parking for handicap, they just parked us on the grass), everything else was TOP NOTCH!!! I had a boot on my foot because my ankle had nerve damage. A staff member saw my boot & stopped me at the main entrance. Although I was ambulatory, she insisted I use one of their ADA Concierge. OMG they were INCREDIBLE. The show was fantastic! The staff was fantastic! The venue was beautiful. I had a wonderful experience. read more

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Very proud of stuff they sell food wise and cant bring a thing in security it very strict

VERY cool venue! prices are pretty high for alcohol but can't complain... we loved coming here! we were a bit worried about the parking situation after reading some reviews but they seem to have it figured out now! be prepared to walk a good bit read more

Finally saw my first show at Firstbank (Nine Inch Nails, May 2022). I'd heard the horror stories about the traffic situation, including the folks who tried to attend shows in the Amphitheater's first month or two who got stuck in traffic throughout the entire show trying to get to the parking lot. As such, we planned to get here early and to try the "premium" parking upgrade ($50) that provides a lot with its "own entry and exit". We got here at 5:45 for a 7:30 show. Once you're off the highway you are on a two lane road which is the problem obviously. But there were a lot of parking attendants and folks directing traffic. We got to a spot quickly, I'd say by 6. The "premium" lot had about 500-1000 other cars by that point but did look less chaotic and congested than the general lot. Walking from the premium lot to the line to get into the amphitheater is shorter than the walk from the general lot--but dumps you in the middle of the line so you have to backtrack out the gate and behind the people arriving from the general lot. Maybe they should create two lines to prevent this especially considering we pay an extra $50? Anyway, got into the place reasonably quickly. There is one large bathroom building near the entry that was clean, large, and well maintained. Pit-stop is recommended at this time as I didn't see any other restrooms or portapotties anywhere else and it's a bit of a walk to the seating area. Food and drink options are somewhat limited and overpriced as is expected, including $6 or so for water. Merch lines were LONG. Now, most importantly--how was the concert experience? This place is obviously modeled after Red Rocks. While not quite that majestic, it is pretty cool here and the rocks look cool and do seem to aid the acoustics. We were in the back bleacher area and had a great view of the stage and screens and the sound was crystal clear. Absolutely fantastic. No unintended distortion or out of whack vocals, everything sounded perfect. Certain shows work best at ampitheaters, certain don't. The weather was perfect in early May, as there is no covering so rain or extreme heat would leave you out of luck here. But this was pretty great. I do see there's not much room, even in the tiny pit, to do any sort of dancing or moshing or active concert engagement. Not the kind of venue for that. So some acts might be better suited sticking to the old Municipal Auditorium for such things. The main things this place need to work on are entry/exit--parking. Plenty of parking but it was an hour or so to get out at the end of the evening. Show was over at 10:40, close to midnight when we got to the highway. There are only so many things they can do, but adding extra entry/exit and in time widening/adding lanes back to the main road would be helpful. read more

We attended our first concert here on April 29, 2022 (Miranda Lambert & Cadillac Three). We had heard all of the complaints about the parking so we arrived early (at 5:00 for a 7:00 show) we hung out in the grass parking lot for around 30 minutes until the gates opened to the venue at 5:30. This being said, we had absolutely no trouble getting into the venue. We drove right in and parked--easy!. There are lots of parking attendants who are doing their best to keep the traffic flowing. At this point, we visited the huge restrooms and got some drinks before sitting down. No waiting for the restrooms and if you want beer, there are plenty, plenty, kiosks for that. I had a little harder time finding a soft drink. You could only get them at the main food/drink area, not at the umbrella beer carts. Getting inside was painless. Yes, it is a little bit of a walk, but not terrible. We showed our tickets that I had already transferred from Ticketmaster to my Apple wallet. I brought a very small card holder for my license and debit card, and carried my phone. They will only allow a clutch around 4 x 6 inches, about the size of an index card. The venue is truly beautiful, clean, and sounds great. For those of us who went to Starwood in Nashville around 20+ years ago, this is close (there is no general admission/grass seating though). The first front section is roomy, comfortable plastic fold-down seats. The second middle section is benches with a back. The back section is just benches with no back. We sat in the first section and had a great, unobstructed view of the show. The weather was perfect at the end of April. I did bring a light cardigan and was comfortable after the sun went down. Getting out of the venue was better than expected. I was prepared for a two hour wait. We did stay until the very end and wandered around taking a restroom break and exploring for around 20 minutes before walking to the car. I do wish that there were multiple souvenir merchandise stands. The lines for that were longer than we wished to wait. It took around an hour to get positioned into a line and on the main driveway out. Once we were able to do that and get up to the road, it was smooth sailing. Overall wait, both in and out, was only an hour. I'm fine with that. We will definitely come back. read more

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Firstbank quite literally rocks! I love the idea of an outdoor amphitheater in a quarry which plays off the natural acoustics of the large boulders. They did a great job with the layout and design. The lighting is beautiful and we had a great time seeing the Counting Crows. There weren't long lines for concessions or restrooms and the parking was fine as well. The only downside is it's a bit of a drive from Nashville but worth it. Can't wait to see another concert here. read more

Firstbank Amphitheater - Music Venues Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Adding my review here since FirstBank hid/deleted my review and probably 15 other reviews that got left after the Chappell Roan concert on October 1, 2024. This venue is beautiful, and probably has the best sound quality I've ever heard at any venue. But I will NEVER return for another sold out show. The traffic control is why. Getting in, we arrived 2 hours early and had no issue parking. They have each row labeled which is very helpful after the show to find your car. But once you get to your car, be prepared to wait 1-3 hours to move just a few inches. We weren't even far from the exit and it took us an entire hour to get out of the parking lot, but I heard it took some people 2-3 hours. I am chronically ill and have a disease that can be unpredictable at times. It's very rare that I'd need medical assistance, but I was genuinely scared wondering how in the hell I'd have access to medical assistance if something were to happen. I heard there was a report of someone who had a head injury and needed to get out for medical assistance, but they literally could not leave. This venue is a hazard!! Shame on them for hiding negative Google reviews! Do something to fix your venue instead of taking the time to hide ~15 reviews. read more

Be prepared, traffic was terrible, there's only one way in and one way out. I'm sure folks have missed the show before because of traffic. I hate to say it but I'll never be back there again. Even if my favorite artist came, I won't go back. I love going to concerts and this was our first time at First Bank Amphitheater. I was told to go early because traffic can be really bad. The show started at 7:30. We left at 6:30 and walked in at 9. I was also recommended ahead of time to park close to the entrance which is also the exit. So it's easier to get out. I parked in row B which is the 2nd row from the exit. We were told by the workers that we had to pay $20 to park. I knew he was lying so I ignored him. The walk to the seats weren't bad and we sat up close. The venue was pretty, that was why I gave it an extra star. It reminded me of a very mini version of the Red Rocks Amphitheater. H.E.R. Was amazing as well. The show lasted about 1.5 hours. Leaving the show wasn't as bad for us, because we parked at the edge near the exit so we were able to pull out. It ended up taking us 30 minutes to get home. Spoke to others and they said leaving the show was terrible because it took them about 2 hours to get out. read more

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One of the best outdoor venues that I have been to! The place is small enough (7500) and the sound quality is excellent because of it being an old granite quarry. The parking is all on a field about 1/4 mile from the entrance but it's a large paved path. I did not love parking in a field since it was bumpy and rocky in my Jeep so I imagine it's worse in a sedan. I did get chicken and fries at one of the many restaurants and it was hot and delicious. Not too expensive considering we are far away from any other choices. Overall it was a great experience and I am going there again as often as possible. I really enjoyed it a lot and would recommend seeing a band there. read more

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Just attended Greta Van Fleet concert! This venue is awesome! The sound is pristine. Seating is comfortable and spacious. I am 6' 3" and as you will see in one of my pictures I have quite a bit of room. They also did a great job on placement with the cup holders so your knees don't hit them all the time like at Nissan Stadium. I read a lot of complaints about the parking situation from the Florida Georgia Line charity concert so I took the necessary precautions. However, the next concert I attend coming up I will park in the parking area. The staff did an excellent job of directing traffic and moving things along. There is now a designated area for Ride sharing as well Food Tip. On the back wall behind the 300 sections there are concessions. Very few people were going to them while the front entrance concessions were packed read more

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We were here for Chappell Roan's show and we're from out of town so I sought some advice on the venue online before heading there. I was really worried because a lot of the things we heard were quite negative: that the parking was a mess, that traffic would be horrible and we were advised several times to arrive SEVERAL hours early or risk missing a part of the show. The show started at 8 PM with Chappell expected to go on around 9 PM, so we planned to leave Nashville at 4 PM. The drive took about an hour, which wasn't bad at all. There was a little traffic, but we got into the venue quite quickly and that's with the rush hour traffic from Nashville. Parking was also seamless, there were several attendants on site checking tickets, and directing parking. I heard that these were new improvements that were made however, so it may have been a mess in the past, but it was very easy and enjoyable getting into the venue and parking. We arrived with several hours to spare. The venue was truly breathtaking, surrounded by cliffs and nature. It was one of the better venues I've been too. The food and drink selection are also pretty great. I wish they had a few more bathroom locations available as there was always a wait to get into the one central bathroom location they had. Getting out took over an hour, but that was to be expected. Overall, we had a truly fantastic and memorable experience at FirstBank and I'd love to catch another show here in the future! read more

Ok, so let me start with the positive. This is a beautiful venue and the sound is great. It has a lot of potential. There are quite a number of serious issues though. First off, the food and drinks are WAAAY overpriced even for a concert venue like this. $11 for a hotdog? C'mon now... $6 for a water...$14 for a beer. As far as we can tell, there is only one water fountain anywhere on the premises. The worst issue is the abysmal parking. If you don't want to sit stalled, arrive a number of hours early or leave before the show is finished (and who wants to do that?) On the plus side they don't charge for it, but still .... There are a series of one and two lanes in and out of the venue so it's a traffic jam nightmare. It took us almost an hour just to get in and park from sitting in long lines of traffic as soon as we got off the interstate. Post show is even worse! Nightmarish even! It took almost two hours to get out and there's little to no guidance on how to get out. There are no lanes to even get off of the grass so it's bottleneck upon bottleneck to even make it to the paved road where you will continue to sit longer. Whoever designed this venue has given zero thought to parking and this seriously needs to be fixed before we consider coming to another show here. read more

Great music venue! Easy to get to, free parking and beautiful views. We really enjoyed seeing The Avett Brothers there.

I don't know who thought putting a venue in the middle of nowhere was a good idea. It took us an hour and a half to get here from Nashville and then another 20 minutes from our car to our seats. We had to leave before the encore because it would've taken even longer to get out. No one is worth this traffic except maybe Dolly. I do not recommend going here at all. There are better things to do with your time. I'm updating this to 3 stars because the venue was nice and we could get drinks and food quickly. However, anxiety of arriving and leaving put a damper on the whole experience. read more

One of the coolest venues I've ever been to. Red rocks of the south for sure!! The old quarry is completely revamped into a gorgeous venue complete with amazing food and drink vendors. The only complaint, which may have be more "stars" off for some is the walk from the parking to the amphitheater..... it's so far!! So skip on the cute shoes and dress for comfort when attending an event here. read more

Went to the amphitheater to see Nine Inch Nails and I can only say...WOW. I am so thrilled we have a venue this amazing in Franklin. The walk was gorgeous coming in, waterfalls and the beautiful rock formations surrounding you. I did not get any food, but I heard the food was amazing. The acoustics in the venue were incredible and absolutely loved the whole production. Can't wait to return for more shows!! read more

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Beautiful venue! Acoustics were perfect. Very clean facilities. A variety of food/drink options. Was disappointed in how pricey those options are. But the staff was nice and helpful. read more

Hard chicken and hard seats.....eat before you come and bring a butt pad. Worst chicken sandwich of my life. Worse than 90s elementary school chicken sandwich and wayyyyyy over priced for what it was. $15 for 1oz of meat and 7oz fried bread The sound in this space however was phenomenal! Its like a mini Red Rocks in TN! Loved that part of it. Beautiful backdrop for Willie! Would love to see a show here again. read more

The employees are ableist and rude to people with disabilities. Wheelchair users are not treated with dignity here.

The FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN, is an AMAZING venue. Nestled amongst the cliffs and surrounded by beautiful scenery on all sides, it was an awesome place to see a concert. Although the website says it holds 7,500, it felt surprisingly intimate. We sat 5 rows from the stage, so here was our experience from that vantage point: the acoustics were phenomenal. I dislike sitting so close because the vocals often sound muffled, but that wasn't the case there. The seating was comfortable and all seats have a drink holder, so that's a nice perk that some venues don't offer. The venue is sloped, so it's really nice that each ascending row is a bit higher up than the row in front of it. The staff was well organized, and helpful to point anyone in the right direction. Restrooms were pretty large, so there wasn't ever too much of a wait; which was great: There was a surprising variety of foods and beverages offered. I had the margarita pizza and my hubs tried the BBQ Mac and cheese based on a recommendation- and that was really good. We paid an extra $50 for a VIP parking pass, and I'd do that again. We had our own parking entrance as well check in gate, so that was convenient. I can't wait to go back again! read more

Firstbank Amphitheater - View from midway up the venue before the concert began. - Music Venues Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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