What is the bag policy at Schermerhorn Symphony Center?
Backpacks are not allowed, but smaller purses and bags are permitted. All purses and bags are subject to search by Schermerhorn Symphony Center staff.
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Bag policy
Backpacks are not allowed, but smaller purses and bags are permitted. All purses and bags are subject to search by Schermerhorn Symphony Center staff.
Entrances
Schermerhorn Symphony Center is at 1 Symphony Pl in downtown Nashville, with its box office at 4th and Symphony Place. Every guest, including babies, needs a ticket; mobile tickets show a QR code at entry. All purses and bags are searched, so guests should allow extra time. Late arrivals are seated at staff discretion. Free coat check is on each seating level.
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Backpacks are not allowed, but smaller purses and bags are permitted. All purses and bags are subject to search by Schermerhorn Symphony Center staff.
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Schermerhorn Symphony Center is barrier-free and meets ADA criteria. Accessible, companion and transfer seating is offered at all levels and marked in online seat selection. Free infrared hearing headsets are available, first come, first served, at the coat check one floor below the Main Lobby. Service animals are welcome. The accessible drop-off is on Fourth Ave S between Demonbreun St and Symphony Place.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201
The Nashville Symphony points guests to Nashville MTA (WeGo), which operates more than 50 bus routes in Nashville and the surrounding area. After concerts, rideshare riders can wait in the West Atrium.
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Parking
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Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Nashville Symphony does not publish concession details on its visitor pages.
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The Nashville Symphony does not publish restroom locations for Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The center is described as barrier-free, and breastfeeding parents can ask an usher for a private location.
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The Nashville Symphony does not publish merchandise details for Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
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