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Music City is heating up with incredible events, special offers and exciting opportunities. Legendary musicians will take the stage. ESPN will show a fight. Travel deals will lighten the load. And Tennessee will give you a tax break. Entertain your summer. Experience Music City.
IN THIS ISSUE:
MUSIC CITY J.A.M. (Jazz And More)
PETER FRAMPTON IS HEADLINING THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN!
Music City J.A.M.The annual music festival plays Sunday, August 31 at Riverfront Park. Kirk Whalum will host the event. The one and only Peter Frampton is headlining. Also in the lineup are Temple Church Choir, Laurie Wheeler, Music City Connection Jazz Group featuring Paula Chavis, Kirk Whalum and Melinda Doolittle. Take a break this Labor Day Weekend and make your way to Music City.


Buy tickets.
 /  Reserve a room.  /  Book a package.

Visit www.musiccityjam.net for all the details.

ONE WEEKEND. TWO INCREDIBLE EVENTS.
GET IN NOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

Bruce Springsteen Thursday, August 21
Sommet Center


Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are making a tour stop in Music City. We are offering some great seats for the show and a room across the street from the venue in beautiful downtown Nashville. Book your ticket package today before they sell out. See The Boss in all his glory and add this show to your itinerary. He's added us to his.

Get the details.

Friday, August 22Friday Night Fights
Sommet Center


Fernando Beltran Jr. faces Takalani Ndlovu in the 12-round main event for the IBO featherweight world title. Harry Joe Yorgey fights Jason LeHoullier for the IBF North American Junior Middleweight title. Both fights will be televised live on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" right here from Music City. Get a piece of the action and book your Friday Night tonight.

Get more information here.

TAX-FREE SHOPPING
TENNESSEE'S AUGUST SALES TAX HOLIDAY OFFERS GREAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING!
Visit August 1-3 for Tennessee's annual Sales Tax Holiday and get in some shopping! In the market for a new computer? Need some new clothes? Back-to-school supplies? This weekend offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase without the extra cost of sales tax. Get more details here.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Opry Mills
Build Your Own Getaway
for Tax-Free Weekend!
Choose a hotel + your favorite extras.
BOOK NOW!


Stay & Play Package

Opry Mills & Gaylord Opryland Resort
Shopping fun plus
a $99 room at Gaylord Opryland Resort
and a Music City Fun Pack.
BOOK FAST!
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
SUMMER DEALS
HOTEL, PACKAGE AND TICKET DEALS ARE THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE SUMMER!
Music City is the perfect destination for a summer getaway. Bring your family and friends for a fun experience in the city that music calls home. Light on the pocketbook - right on the value. See all the incredible deals and start planning your trip to Summer DealsNashville.

- Vacation Packages: Tank Saver  /  Dive Into Summer  /  See All
- Hotel Deals: Rooms from just $69!
- Special Offers: Total Access Discounts  /  Coupons
WIN A TRIP
THESE CONTESTS OFFER A CREATIVE OUTLET AND OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A TRIP TO MUSIC CITY!
Music City Songwriting CompetitionThe Music City Songwriting Competition offers one lucky winner $1,000, a trip to Nashville, a single-song publishing contract, a feature and interview on GAC Nights and more! Write a song and send it in for a chance to win big. Entries are accepted through August 15. Visit themusiccitysongwriter.com for more information.
Flip Side of Nashville online video contestThe Flip Side of Nashville online video contest is accepting videos expressing your view of the "flip side" of Nashville's music scene. Show us the rock, the hip-hop, the pop, punk and progressive. There are literally more than a thousand prizes to be awarded. You could win $2,500, a trip to Nashville with VIP tickets to Next Big Nashville and more! Check visitmusiccity.com/flipsideofnashville for details.
MUSIC CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STAY AND PLAY IN NASHVILLE THIS SUMMER!

Next Big Nashville
September 10-14

Levon Helm & Guests
September 17

Americana Music Association Honors & Awards
September 18

Capitol Pub Crawl 2
September 18

Lewis Black
September 26

Bill Cosby
Sepember 27

Take a look at the full events calendar. Of course, Music City has live music. Every night of the week, in fact. Take a look at some of the biggest Upcoming Music Events. And for the most updated information on concert announcements, ticket on-sale and presale dates, Music City offers and other music news, check out the New Releases section of our website. It changes often, so check it that way.
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