Venues at Lipscomb University

Are you looking for a great venue to hold a concert, play or other event? Check out your options below. The Office of Event Management is responsible for scheduling events on campus.  Please contact the Event Management Office at 615.966.7070, 800.333.4358, ext. 7070, or email Events@Lipscomb.edu for rates and availability for these venues.

High quality catering is also available courtesy of  SODEXO, with offices located conveniently on the Lipscomb University campus.

Ezell Center: The Ezell Center boasts 21 classrooms, television and radio studios, a missions center to serve the hundreds of people who attend Lipscomb-coordinated mission trips each year, a chapel with an impressive stained glass window and a collaborative learning space with portable tables, chairs, whiteboards and walls.

Ward Performance Hall: Originally constructed as a lecture hall in 1966, Ward Performance Hall has been transformed into an elegant performance space with ample stage area, a green room for performers and an extensive sound and light package. The renovated hall seats 250 and is home to the Lipscomb University Artist Series. It also hosts events for local music teachers and their students as well as guest lecturers for events such as the Christian Scholars' Conference and Summer Celebration.

Allen Arena: This venue is used by the University for Chapel, campus-wide meetings, basketball games and volleyball matches. It is available to rent for concerts, lectures, dinners,  tradeshows and graduations. The Allen Arena has a capacity of 5028 for basketball games; up to 1000 for a seated dinner on the arena floor; and 3900 for a concert.   

Hall of Fame Room: The Hall of Fame Room, located in the Allen Arena, is a 1,435 square-foot meeting room overlooking the Arena Bowl. This room is used for catered meals, meetings, retreats, and other events. The capacity at round tables for a seated meal is 90.   

Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium: The beautifully rennovated Alumni Auditorium is used for lectures and concerts. The seating capacity is 900.