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Geodis Park adds prayer room, mother pods and sensory room to improve accessibility
Summary
Nashville SC and Geodis Park reported three accessibility initiatives implemented this season: a non-denominational prayer room, two mother/pumping pods in partnership with Vanderbilt Health, and a Culture City sensory room sponsored by Mariah and Joel Smallbone. The facilities are in active use and staff said feedback has been positive.
Nashville Soccer Club representatives briefed the Sports Authority on Sept. 25 about three accessibility and inclusion initiatives now active at Geodis Park.
Lindsay Paola, chief business officer for Nashville SC, and Frank DiPizzo, vice president of facilities, described the additions. The stadium now has a non-denominational prayer room on the north concourse, two mother/pumping pods installed with Vanderbilt Health's assistance, and a Culture City sensory room available for guests with sensory sensitivities. DiPizzo said the spaces have been well received and are intended to let families and fans remain at matches and events rather than having to leave if their attendee needs accommodation.
DiPizzo said Vanderbilt Health helped identify and sponsor the pumping-pod vendor and that the Culture City sensory room provides noise-cancelling headphones and sensory pads for use during events. He also noted that Mariah and Joel Smallbone sponsored the sensory area and that the initiative aligns with Major League Soccer's "Soccer for All" accessibility push.
Board members praised the additions and noted the potential to spread similar features to other facilities. No formal action was taken; the presentation was an informational update.
