Vanderbilt football FirstBank Stadium renovation: A look inside at construction updates (2024)

Construction on the North End Zone at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction on the South End Zone area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction on the South End Zone at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Football players warm up near the South End Zone video board at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

A construction stands by the South End Zone game clock at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction workers on the North End Zone at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The North End Zone renovations, which include premium hospitality areas and loge boxes, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction on the North End Zone area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction on the North End Zone at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction on the South Suites at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Football players warm up near the South End Zone at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction on the North End Zone Terrace at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction on the South End Zone area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction above the press box area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt place kicker Will Faris, right, warms up kicking field goals toward the North End Zone under construction at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction on the North End Zone area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction on the South End Zone area at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Construction near athletic facilities on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction near 25th Avenue South on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Construction on the main entrance, left, to the FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The stadium renovations, which began in 2023, are part of a $300 million initiative to support major facilities on campus and operational enhancements.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium, a view of the basketball court pratice at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Third floor of the construction structure at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Rooftop view of the construction structure at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

View of the football field at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Stage one of construction at Firstbank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Sep 23, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of FirstBank Stadium before the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Kentucky Wildcats. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (13) calls plays at the line during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Vanderbilt warms up before a game against Alabama A&M at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Thunderstorms and lighting strikes delay the Vanderbilt home opener against Hawaii at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday night, Aug. 26, 2023.

Construction workers take a break to watch the Vanderbilt season opener against Hawaii at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday night, Aug. 26, 2023. The stadium is in the middle of major renovations.

A view of FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023 as construction continues ahead of the football season.

Members of the Spirit of Gold Marching Band walk past Construction at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Construction workers look on during construction at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Construction continues at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Stadium seating is power washed at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Construction continues at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Stadium seating is power washed at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Construction continues at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Members of the Spirit of Gold Marching Band practice on the field at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023 as stadium seating is power washed.

Members of the Spirit of Gold Marching Band walk past Construction at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

Construction continues at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

An entrance tunnel to the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.

A concession stand is viewed at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023 as construction continues ahead of the football season.

A construction worker walks through a new entrance to the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023 as construction continues ahead of the football season.

Construction continues at the FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on August 15,2023.