The Allen Arena is a very versatile facility, and other than hosting athletic events and on campus convocations, the arena hosts many events such as dinners, concerts, area-wide worship services, and graduations (the university and Nashville surrounding high schools). The facility has been host to events such as the annual Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation Concert, bringing talents such as Sinbad, Bill Cosby, Dana Carvey, and Jay Leno.
It is the home of Lipscomb sports teams (the "Bisons").