The Nashville Predators Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey franchise founded in 1998 and competing in the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. The team plays its home games at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. Alongside its on-ice operations, the organization runs the Predators Foundation, its philanthropic arm focused on youth development, education, health, and cultural programming across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Since 1998, the Predators Foundation has invested more than $11.2 million in the region, directing resources toward youth-oriented organizations and community initiatives that address educational, social, health, and cultural needs. The organization uses its platform, access, and influence as a professional sports franchise to build philanthropic partnerships and create opportunities for youth, families, and community members that might not otherwise exist.
The organization's community work spans several program areas, including:
- Youth development and education programs
- Health-related initiatives
- Cultural programming
- Economic and community vitality initiatives
- Partnership development with local and regional organizations
The Predators measure organizational success both by performance on the ice and by the positive change generated off it - positioning the franchise as an active civic participant in the Nashville region rather than solely a sports entertainment entity.