Leadership Team

The Arena at Southlake is a premier, multi-purpose venue owned by Clayton County Public Schools and stewarded by the Clayton County Board of Education. Purpose-built to host graduations, school sporting events, and milestone moments for Clayton County students and families, the Arena also serves as a world-class destination for concerts, professional sports, conventions, expos, and large-scale community events. Venue management and day-to-day operations are led by TRP Now, Inc., providing a dedicated point of contact for event inquiries, rentals, and operational coordination. With seating for more than 8,000 guests, the Arena features modern architecture, flexible event spaces, premium seating, luxury suites, a rooftop terrace, and ample parking, delivering a true no-bad-seat experience. Located minutes from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, The Arena at Southlake serves as a powerful engine for economic growth, job creation, and tourism. Rooted in Clayton. Built for the World.  

The Arena at Southlake officially opened in April 2026.

The Arena at Southlake; 1300 Southlake Circle;  Morrow, GA 30260. The venue is adjacent to Southlake Mall and easily accessible from major highways serving the South Metro Atlanta region.

The Arena at Southlake was originally created to serve Clayton County Public Schools, providing a dedicated venue for graduations, school sporting events, and milestone celebrations.  Now, the venue also welcomes concerts, sporting competitions, community gatherings, conventions, and major live entertainment, positioning Clayton County as a vibrant hub for entertainment in the South Metro Atlanta region.

The venue accommodates more than 8,000 guests and can be configured for concerts, sporting events, conventions, graduations, and large-scale community gatherings.

The Arena at Southlake is a Clayton County School Board owned property. Managed and operated by TRP Now, Inc. 

Programming at The Arena at Southlake include:

Graduations and educational ceremonies

Concerts and live entertainment

Community gatherings and civic events

Sporting events and tournaments

Conventions and expos

The Arena at Southlake is the first arena of its kind in Metro Atlanta—an 8,000-seat, mid-size venue purpose-built to fill a critical gap in the region’s live entertainment infrastructure. Positioned between large-scale arenas and smaller theaters, the venue is uniquely designed to host concerts, sporting events, graduations, and regional gatherings that require both scale and intimacy. At its core, the Arena operates on a students-first philosophy, ensuring that every element of the space—from programming to design—prioritizes opportunity, access, and real-world exposure for Clayton County Public Schools students. This commitment is reflected in its integrated student innovation spaces, including on-site recording studios and content creation labs that support hands-on learning and workforce development. Located in Clayton County near Southlake Mall, the venue also houses the Junior Achievement Delta Discovery Center in partnership with the Delta Air Lines Foundation, making it the only arena in the region to combine live entertainment with career and economic education. Complementing its functionality, the Arena offers premium amenities including a rooftop terrace and green space for small-scale events, luxury suites with premium seating, and expansive bar and hospitality areas—delivering a dynamic, multi-layered experience for both community and commercial use.