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VISITING CUMBERLAND ATHLETICS

Everything you need for gameday in Lebanon, Tennessee!
Welcome to Cumberland University Athletics! Whether you're a visiting team, fan, family member, or media member, we want your experience in Lebanon to be easy and enjoyable. Find venue information, hotels, dining, and gameday details below.
 
 

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Football | Nokes-Lasater Field

Address
418 Harding Drive
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Basketball - Volleyball - Wrestling | Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena

Address
319 McClain Ave.
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Baseball | Woody Hunt Stadium

Address
217 S. Tarver Ave
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Softball | Billy Dee Ross Stadium

Address
223 South Tarver Ave
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Soccer | Lindsey Donnell Stadium - Kirk Field

Address
219 S Tarver Ave
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Tommy Gray Memorial Tennis Courts

Address
217 S. Tarver Ave
Lebanon, TN 37087
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DIRECTIONS TO CUMBERLAND ATHLETICS

Located in the heart of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cumberland University is conveniently situated just 30 minutes east of Nashville along Interstate 40. Athletic facilities are located throughout campus with easy access from major highways.
Main Athletic Campus Address
Cumberland University
1 Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087
 

From Nashville / Nashville International Airport (Approx. 35 Minutes)

  1. Take I-40 East toward Knoxville.
  2. Take Exit 236 – Hartmann Drive.
  3. Turn left at the traffic light and cross over Interstate 40.
  4. Continue approximately 1.2 miles on Hartmann Drive.
  5. Turn right onto Leeville Pike.
  6. Continue 1.3 miles to South Tarver Avenue.
  7. Turn left onto South Tarver Avenue.
  8. Cumberland athletic facilities will begin on the right, including soccer, baseball, softball, and arena facilities.

From Knoxville (Approx. 2.5–3 Hours)

  1. Take I-40 West toward Nashville.
  2. Take Exit 238 – US-231 / South Cumberland Street.
  3. Turn right at the traffic light onto South Cumberland Street.
  4. Continue approximately 1.3 miles.
  5. Turn left onto Leeville Pike.
  6. Continue through town and turn right onto South Greenwood Avenue.
  7. Turn left onto McClain Avenue.
  8. Athletic facilities will be located on the right along McClain Avenue and South Tarver Avenue.
Football (Nokes-Lasater Field):
Continue to Harding Drive for football parking and stadium access.
 

From Chattanooga (Approx. 2 Hours)

  1. Take I-24 West toward Nashville.
  2. Merge onto I-840 East toward Lebanon/Knoxville.
  3. Continue on I-840 until merging onto I-40 East.
  4. Take Exit 236 – Hartmann Drive.
  5. Turn left at the traffic light and cross over Interstate 40.
  6. Continue approximately 1.2 miles.
  7. Turn right onto Leeville Pike.
  8. Continue 1.3 miles and turn left onto South Tarver Avenue.
  9. Cumberland athletic facilities will be on the right.

From Northern Kentucky / Kentucky State Line

  1. Take US-231 South into Lebanon.
  2. Proceed through downtown Lebanon and continue south on US-231.
  3. Turn left onto Tennessee Boulevard.
  4. Continue to Park Avenue and turn left.
  5. Follow Park Avenue and turn left onto Harding Drive for football access.
For Main Athletic Facilities:
Continue toward South Tarver Avenue and McClain Avenue for baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and basketball.


HOTELS & LODGING

Preferred Hotels for Visiting Teams & Fans

Hotel Address Phone
Hampton Inn & Suites Lebanon 1065 Franklin Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3445
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lebanon 1145 Franklin Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 470-2224
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lebanon-Nashville Area 826 South Cumberland Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 994-3225
Comfort Suites 904 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 443-0027
My Place Hotel-Nashville/Lebanon, TN 1004 Cumberland Center Blvd., Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 784-4760
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lebanon 140 Dixie Avenue, Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 470-1001
Ramada by Wyndham Lebanon 704 South Cumberland Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 235-3812
Quality Inn Lebanon 641 South Cumberland Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 235-3428
Econo Lodge 829 South Cumberland Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1001
Sleep Inn & Suites 150 South Eastgate Court, Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 449-7005

Most hotel options are located within
5-10 minutes of campus and offer convenient access to restaurants, shopping, and athletic venues. Many properties can accommodate team blocks and bus parking for visiting athletic programs. Please contact hotels directly for availability and group rates.

 
 

RESTAURANTS

Team-Friendly Dine-In Restaurants

Restaurant Address Phone
Demos' Restaurant 130 Legends Drive (615) 443-4600
Outback Steakhouse 1125 Franklin Road (615) 444-7193
Chili's Grill & Bar 909 S Hartmann Drive (615) 443-7121
Cracker Barrel 635 S Cumberland Street (615) 444-4995
Aubrey's 1648 W Main Street (615) 274-5725
Gondola Restaurant 625 S Cumberland Street (615) 444-6016
Los Compadres Mexican Grill 818 S Cumberland Street (615) 444-8180
El Molino Mexican Restaurant 809 S Cumberland Street (615) 449-9300

Large parties and team reservations are encouraged to call ahead. Many restaurants can accommodate buses and athletic travel groups.

Local Favorites

Restaurant Address Phone
Town Square Social 145 Public Square (615) 784-4593
Lebanon Public House 107 W Main Street (615) 842-8244
Painturo's Pizza 522 W Main Street (615) 443-8444
Bangkok Pad Thai 155 Legends Drive (615) 443-4677
Sunset Restaurant 640 S Cumberland Street (615) 444-9530
Sammy B's Restaurant 705 Cadet Court (615) 547-4550
New Moon BBQ 711 Park Avenue (615) 444-7920

Lebanon’s downtown district also offers several locally owned restaurants and rooftop dining experiences.

Quick Service / Fast Food

Restaurant Address Phone
Chick-fil-A 706 S Cumberland Street (615) 444-3005
Panera Bread 639 S Cumberland Street (615) 994-3750
Jersey Mike's Subs 1315 W Main Street (615) 444-9886
Zaxby's 638 S Cumberland Street (615) 449-4566
Panda Express 611 S Cumberland Street (615) 449-9996
Whataburger 630 S Cumberland Street (615) 257-1736
In-N-Out Burger 915 S Hartmann Drive 1-800-786-1000
Jimmy John's 109 Signature Place (615) 784-4700
Cook Out 107 Legends Drive (615) 547-0011
Fat Mo's 1334 W Main Street (615) 547-4571

Coffee & Breakfast

Restaurant Address Phone
Dunkin' Donuts 1645 W Main Street (615) 547-1650
Starbucks 1423 W Main Street (615) 547-8124
Waffle House 819 S Cumberland Street (615) 449-2459
Music City Bagels 340 S Cumberland Street (931) 644-7171

 

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Tickets

Purchase tickets at venue entrances or online.

Live Coverage

Live Stream: Live Stats: 
  • Baseball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/baseball/
  • Softball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/softball/summary
  • Football - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/football/
  • Flag Football - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/flagfootball/
  • Men’s Basketball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/mbball/
  • Women’s Basketball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/wbball/
  • Men’s Soccer - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/msoc/
  • Women’s Soccer - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/
  • Men’s Volleyball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/mvball/
  • Women’s Volleyball - https://gocumberlandathletics.com/sidearmstats/wvball/
Audio Only Broadcasts: 
  • WANT FM 98.9 - https://player.streamguys.com/wantfm/sgplayer/player.php
  • Cumberland Sports Network -  https://gocumberlandathletics.com/watch/

Concessions

Available at Football, Basketball, and Baseball Games.

Parking

Free parking available.

 
 

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Visiting Team Athletic Training Information

Cumberland University provides:
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Emergency supplies
Please contact athletic training staff in advance for:
  • Taping needs
  • Modalities
  • Treatment requests
 
 

Airports and Transportation

Airports

Airport Address Distance to Campus Phone
Nashville International Airport (BNA) 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 ~35 miles / 35 minutes (615) 275-1600
Lebanon Municipal Airport 200 Airport Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 ~10 minutes (615) 444-2148
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the closest major airport and is recommended for commercial travel. Lebanon Municipal Airport is available for private aircraft and charter aviation.
 

Rental Cars

Company Address Phone
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1437 W Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 449-4999
Hertz Car Rental 1002 W Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 449-7148
Additional rental car services are available at Nashville International Airport, including:
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • National

Charter Bus Transportation

Company Location Phone
Gray Line Tennessee Nashville, Tenn. (615) 883-5555
Wise Coaches Lebanon, Tenn. (615) 547-7021
 

Rideshare & Taxi Services

Uber and Lyft operate throughout Lebanon and the greater Nashville area, including airport pickups and transportation to Cumberland University athletic venues.

Bus Parking Information

Visiting team bus parking is available at all major athletic venues. Please contact the Cumberland Athletics staff in advance to coordinate arrival times and parking accommodations.
 
 

THINGS TO DO IN LEBANON

Whether you're in town for a weekend tournament, a single game, or traveling with family, Lebanon and Wilson County offer shopping, outdoor recreation, historic attractions, and local dining experiences just minutes from Cumberland University.

Downtown Lebanon Square

Lebanon Historic Square
Address: Public Square, Lebanon, TN 37087
Explore Lebanon’s historic downtown featuring locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, antique stores, and seasonal community events. The Square is a great destination for visiting fans and families looking to experience local culture before or after competition.

Outdoor Recreation

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Address: 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: (615) 443-2769
Located just outside Lebanon, Cedars of Lebanon State Park offers:
  • Hiking trails
  • Picnic areas
  • Playgrounds
  • Scenic nature areas
  • Campgrounds
Perfect for families looking to spend time outdoors between events.

Don Fox Community Park

Address: 955 W Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: (615) 443-2479
Features include:
  • Walking trails
  • Playgrounds
  • Splash pad (seasonal)
  • Fishing pond
  • Sports fields
Ideal for families with younger children.

Shopping

Lebanon Outlet Marketplace

Address: 1 Outlet Village Boulevard, Lebanon, TN 37090
Located just off Interstate 40, the outlet mall features national retailers and shopping options for visitors staying overnight or spending the weekend in town.

The Mill at Lebanon

Address: 300 N Maple Street, Lebanon, TN 37087
A revitalized historic property featuring:
  • Shops
  • Restaurants
  • Event space
  • Local vendors
A unique stop for visitors looking for a local experience.

Family Entertainment

Fiddlers Grove Historic Village

Address: 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: (615) 547-6111
Experience Tennessee history through restored buildings, exhibits, and local heritage displays.

Wilson County Fairgrounds

Address: 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Home to the nationally recognized Wilson County Fair and year-round community events.

Nearby Nashville Attractions (35 Minutes Away)

Visitors looking to explore the area can easily make a short trip into Nashville to enjoy:
  • Grand Ole Opry
  • Broadway
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • The Parthenon
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Nissan Stadium - Home of the Tennessee Titans
  • Bridgestone Arena - Home of the Nashville Predators
  • Johnny Cash Museum
  • National Museum of African American Music
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
  • Centennial Park
  • Fifth + Broadway
  • Adventure Science Center
  • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
  • Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
  • Belle Meade Historic Site
  • Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
  • Frist Art Museum
  • Music City Center
  • Ascend Amphitheater
  • Topgolf Nashville
  • The Mall at Green Hills
  • 12 South
  • Opry Mills
  • Tennessee State Museum




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