Nashville Stampede Set for Bridgestone Arena Return

2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen previews the three-day event coming to Music City next month.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Teams Series will return next month as the Nashville Stampede hosts its homestand at Bridgestone Arena.

2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to preview the event.

In his conversation with RFD News, Swearingen discussed growing up in a rodeo family in upstate New York, saying bull riding has been a part of his life from an early age.

Swearingen also discussed the Nashville Stampede’s expectations for the season, saying the team is looking to bring another championship back to Music City while encouraging fans to attend the three-day event.

The Nashville Stampede homestand is scheduled for Aug. 14-16.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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