About the Arena
Find yourself at Cooper Steel Arena
The Southeast’s most versatile indoor venue.
Renovated and renamed in 2024, this multi-purpose facility is designed to host everything from rodeos to expos to horse shows to concerts.
Arena Specs
Interior
Volume (sq. ft.)
Arena Floor
Space (Sq. Ft.)
Permanent Seating
Total Capacity
With 52-foot ceilings, the arena is heated and ventilated for year-round comfort. The Arena Floor Space measures 150 x 300 feet, while the warm-up arena is 125 x 250 feet, providing ample space for all events. The arena is equipped with instant-restart LED lighting for optimal visibility along with four spotlight towers. Cooper Steel Arena offers 4,200 permanent stadium seats and can accommodate additional spectators when seating is arranged on the arena floor.
Arena Features
Ticket Office (HVAC equipped)
Show Office (HVAC equipped)
Dressing Area (HVAC equipped)
Hall of Fame Club (HVAC equipped)
18-foot-wide concourse
Newly renovated restrooms
Interior volume: 125,000 sq. ft.
Field area: 45,000 sq. ft.
Permanent seating: 4,200
Total capacity: 6,500
886 stalls
289 RV hooks with 30 amp and 50 amp options
Flexibility and Convenience for Every Event
Located on the historic Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® Grounds in Shelbyville, TN, the Cooper Steel Arena offers unparalleled flexibility for a wide variety of events. Whether you’re hosting a large-scale concert, sports event, or a multi-day festival, our arena is designed to accommodate your unique needs.
Multiple Venues and Campgrounds for Expanded Events
We have additional arenas on the property for events requiring multiple locations or simultaneous activities to ensure seamless execution. Additionally, our three RV campgrounds offer a total of 289 spots, 227 full hook-ups, and 62 with water, electricity, and a dump station, providing convenience for guests who wish to stay on-site.
State-of-the-art facilities and modern infrastructure make Cooper Steel Arena the best event solution for miles around, offering exceptional service and amenities to ensure your event’s success.