The Nashville Predators Hockey Club, based in downtown Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, operates as both a professional hockey organization and a philanthropic entity dedicated to community development. Since 1998, the club has invested more than $11.2 million into youth-oriented organizations across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, addressing educational, social, health, and cultural needs.
The Nashville Predators Foundation leverages the organization's access, influence, and platform to build philanthropic partnerships that create opportunities for youth and families. Rather than measuring success solely by on-ice performance, the organization emphasizes positive change within the community - strengthening families, supporting youth development, and building economic vitality in the region.
The club operates from the premise that professional sports franchises carry a unique responsibility to serve the communities that sustain them. This approach shapes its operational strategy: identifying community needs, forming partnerships with local organizations, and deploying the organization's resources and visibility to address gaps that might otherwise remain unfilled.