New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash Fact Sheet 2023

NASHVILLE, TN – The live show for Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will feature GRAMMY Award-nominated Thomas Rhett, newly crowned CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd as headliners. An event map is available.

The concert is free and open to the public. The five-hour CBS special will air live on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6:30 pm CT on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

As a live event, Big Bash will kick off at 5:15 p.m. with a 50-minute tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary to celebrate the genre over the decades. Music City Hip-Hop 50 will conclude with a guest DJ set by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, who has experience as a DJ.

Big Bash is partnering with the HERO (Homeless Education Resource Office) Program of Metro Nashville Public Schools to support students and their families who are experiencing homelessness.

This will be the 15th annual concert and seventh year at Bicentennial Park. The event will include the famed red Music Note, which will be dropped on a 138-foot tower at midnight to ring in the new year. As a live event, the Big Bash generates as much as $38 million in direct visitor spending and attendance of 200,000, with more than half being local residents.

“Big Bash will celebrate the start of 2024 with three incredible headliners who promise to deliver unforgettable performances,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “We are thrilled to once again join forces with CBS to spotlight Nashville’s vibrant live music scene to the rest of the country. Beyond the economic impact, we also host this event as a gift back to the community to come together and enjoy great music in one of the many beautiful parks in the city.”

As a TV special, NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo. The annual event is returning to CBS in a new multi-year deal.

Keep up with new details: visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve. #NashvilleNYE

Highlights

• This year marks the 15th New Year’s Eve event and seventh year at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
• Ninety-second fireworks display at the stroke of midnight CT when the Music Note drops.
• CNN will broadcast the Music Note Drop at midnight CT.
• Hosts are Elle King, who will also perform, and Rachel Smith of Entertainment Tonight. 

Fun Facts

• Music Note and Tower: The red Music Note tower is 138 feet. The Music Note is 16 feet tall and approximately 400 pounds. It is made of aluminum and acrylic. There are 13,000 LED pixels in the Music Note.
• Biodegradable Confetti: 100 pounds of confetti will shower down on revelers at the stroke of midnight. The rice paper confetti will be cleaned up immediately after the event concludes. Any confetti that is missed during cleanup should dissolve within two rainfalls.
• Production Crew: On the busiest day of setup, there will be more than 300 production crew members working to build the stage and setting up other elements for the concert, fireworks and Music Note Drop.
• Production Equipment: The event will use 75 production trucks, 27 pieces of heavy equipment, 859 lighting fixtures, more than 10 million pixels of LED, more than four miles of fiber optic video cable, 2,000 cable ramps, more than five miles of power cable lines to power the event, 182 audio speakers and 205,000 square feet of flooring. The stage will be 7,200 square feet.
• Video Screens and Message Boards: Fifteen throughout the event site, including five within the concert viewing area.

Website

Go to visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve for everything New Year’s Eve, including event schedule, transportation information, site map, FAQs and more.

The live show for Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bashwill include a 50-minute tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary to celebrate the genre over the decades. Music City Hip-Hop 50 will conclude with a guest DJ set by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, who has experience as a DJ. The segment will be curated by Eric Holt, managing partner of The Lovenoise Group and assistant professor of Music Business at Belmont University, and Nashville artist Jason Eskridge, along with guest appearances by artists Tim Gent and Daisha McBride. Eskridge will DJ the segment. Kenny Smoov of 92Q will emcee.

The family-friendly hip-hop segment will kick off at 5:15 p.m. and will conclude with remarks from Mayor O’Connell, as well as a 10-minute DJ set that he will play and mix. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the program is free and open to the public. The early-evening segment gives families a way to celebrate the free Big Bash event with children of all ages. The tribute will also help mark the 20th anniversary of The Lovenoise Group, an urban promoter that provides performance platforms for local urban artists and a community hub where black music lovers can come together to experience the power of culture. Partners include 92Q and Nashville International Airport. Music City Hip-Hop 50 is produced by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

Charitable Giving

Big Bash is partnering with the HERO (Homeless Education Resource Office) Program of Metro Nashville Public Schools to support students and their families who are experiencing homelessness. Through the partnership, Big Bash sponsor Crav’n Flavor will replenish the HERO food pantry for the month of January from scratch. The food pantry empties in December to ensure families are well-supported throughout the holiday season. Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola Consolidated and Carl Black Chevrolet will support HERO families by supporting the transportation fund over the next 12 months so that families can access community resources and navigate the work of obtaining stable housing. Additionally, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp through its Music City Inc. foundation will contribute $1 from each official Big Bash event t-shirt sold to support the work of the HERO program. Donations to the HERO Family Fund can be made at BigBashHERO.

Sustainability

Big Bash partners with Tennessee State Parks to foster sustainability at the event hosted at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Sustainability efforts include recycling cardboard, aluminum, plastic, solid grease and grease water. Additionally, food vendors are encouraged to use biodegradable plates and food containers and no single-use condiment packets. Use of Styrofoam is prohibited. The event partners with Compost Nashville to collect organic waste material at the crew catering tent and other backstage food service. Care Kitchen Outreach will collect unused prepared food to donate to local food kitchens and nonprofits.

Energy-efficient LED is used on video screens and for lighting, along with some solar-powered work lights. The event partners with SmART! Art Supplies to upcycle signage for reuse as art materials. The event will reduce single-use plastic water bottles through water refill stations and 5-gallon water coolers in crew areas.

Event Schedule for Sunday, December 31, 2023

(All times CT. Artists and times subject to change)

Getting Around 

Safety and Security: The event’s perimeter will be fenced and include six entry points conveniently located around the site. Attendees should expect to walk through metal detectors as they enter. Bags and purses (size limit: 16” by 10” by 4”) may be searched. There will be five public first aid tents.  

Info Tents: There will be two information booths: One is off Sixth Avenue in State Lot 4 near the Jack Daniel’s Lounge and another is off Seventh Avenue north of the Farmers’ Market. Free handwarmers courtesy of Ferguson HVAC and glow sticks from Dr Pepper Zero. Fill out a survey and earn the chance to win VIP viewing access and vouchers from Delta Air Lines. QR codes will be available so surveys can be done on your mobile phone. Event information teams will roam the site to assist visitors on details like the concert schedule to where everything is located. “Lost and Found” will be located at the Info Tents until 10 p.m. on event day and at the Nashville Visitor Center from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day.  

Heated Tents: To help keep attendees comfortable, two heated tents will be available – the Neighborhood Taproom in State Lot 8 at Sixth Avenue and Harrison and at the Jack Daniel’s Lounge in State Lot 4.  

Phone charging station and bag lockers: Phone charging station ($5 unlimited) will be located at the Jack Daniel’s Lounge in State Lot 4 and the Neighborhood Taproom in State Lot 8. Please, no large bags, but locker rentals will be available for $10 on Sixth Avenue near the main entrance and off Rosa Parks Boulevard near the Tennessee State Museum. 

Food trucks: Main cluster will be located near the Neighborhood Taproom in State Lot 8 and near the Jack Daniel’s Lounge in State Lot 4. Hot dog vendors along Seventh and Sixth Avenues. Beverage stations around the event site.  

Neighborhood Taproom: Enjoy the taproom featuring Tennessee Brew Works. Located in State Lot 8.  

Celebrate Responsibly: A Designated Driver Zone tent will offer complimentary coffee, Coca-Cola products, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, water and light snacks provided by Crav’n Flavors, presented by Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Located just inside the main entrance near the Sixth Avenue and Harrison Street roundabout.  

Portable toilets: More than 250 will be located at three locations – Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, Rep. John Lewis Way behind the Jack Daniel’s Lounge and Harrison Street near Sixth Avenue. 

Merchandise: Event merchandise will be on sale in two trailers located near the Jack Daniel’s Lounge and on Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market. Items include short-sleeve event t-shirts, a fleece hoodie, event poster, beanies, gloves, stickers and ponchos. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Nashville Farmers’ Market: The building will be closed to the public for a private, ticketed event.

ADA Viewing Area: Viewing area for individuals using wheelchairs will be along Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market.

ASL Viewing Area: An ASL interpreter will be available in a viewing area along Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market.

Photo Ops and Selfie Stations: Advance Financial Picture Frame, giant 2024 numerals and a 360-degree camera will be located near the Carillon bell towers. Additional photo locations include the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree near the Jack Daniel’s Lounge.

Social Media

Roaming Teams
Social Media teams will roam the crowds with cool props to capture the moment at this year’s Big Bash.

#NashvilleNYE and @VisitMusicCityThe official hashtag for the 2023 Jack Daniel’s New Years Eve Live: Big Bash is #NashvilleNYE. Please use this hashtag in all social media posts about the event and follow along to join the conversation.

Follow the NCVC on social media for event updates, information, and answers to your #NashvilleNYE questions:
Instagram: @VisitMusicCity - instagram.com/visitmusiccity/
Facebook: Visit Music City - facebook.com/nashvillemusiccity
X: @VisitMusicCity - twitter.com/visitmusiccity
Threads: @VisitMusicCity - threads.net/@visitmusiccity

The Artists on Social Media
The #NashvilleNYE artists can be found on social media at:

Elle King 
Website: ElleKing.com
X: @ElleKingMusic - twitter.com/ElleKingMusic 
Facebook: Elle King - facebook.com/ElleKingMusic 
Instagram: @elleking - instagram.com/elleking/ 

Thomas Rhett
Website: thomasrhett.com/#/
X: @ThomasRhett - twitter.com/ThomasRhett
Facebook: Thomas Rhett - facebook.com/thomasrhettmusic
Instagram: @thomasrhettakins - instagram.com/thomasRhettAkins/
YouTube: @thomasrhettmusic - youtube.com/user/thomasrhettmusic

Lainey Wilson
Website: laineywilson.com/
X: @laineywilson - twitter.com/laineywilson
Facebook: Lainey Wilson - facebook.com/laineywilsonmusic
Instagram: @laineywilson - instagram.com/laineywilson/
YouTube: @LaineyWilson - youtube.com/channel/UCZkeQWzPCGeH707eRS6K6Hg

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Website: lynyrdskynyrd.com/
X: @Skynyrd - twitter.com/skynyrd
Facebook: Lynyrd Skynyrd - facebook.com/LynyrdSkynyrd
Instagram: @skynyrd - instagram.com/skynyrd
YouTube: @SkynyrdOfficial - youtube.com/SkynyrdOfficial

Parking and Transportation

Attendees will have a variety of safe, affordable transportation options. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds everyone to drive safely this New Year’s Eve. For those who will be drinking, please plan ahead to have a sober ride home. Law enforcement partners will be out in full force during the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roadways. Keep up to date on all parking and transportation options.

Nearby Parking
Vehicle parking will be available at Nissan Stadium for $10 via QR code in Lot E all day/night. Rates will revert back to the normal parking rate Monday morning.

To locate parking downtown, visit parkitdowntown.com.

Ride Share & Taxi Services Drop Off and Pick Up Locations

• James Robertson Parkway between Fourth Avenue and Rep. John Lewis Way
• James Robertson Parkway from Charlotte Pike to Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (Capitol Hill side) • Rosa L. Parks Boulevard from Farmers’ Market entrance to 10th Circle North
• Jefferson Street between Sixth Avenue and Rosa L. Parks Boulevard

Ride Share & Taxi Staging Area
As available, parking lots located at Tenth Circle North near Charlotte Avenue

ADA Vehicle Passenger Unloading & Loading Zones
Vehicles with ADA Permit Hangtags or License Plates will be allowed to drop off and pick up near Nashville Farmers’ Market accessible from Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. Vehicles will utilize event designated area in Nashville Farmers’ Market parking lot for drop-off and pick-up only.

Scooter Corral Locations

• James Robertson Parkway between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue (on Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Plaza)
• Harrison Street at Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (SE corner of intersection)
• Rep. John Lewis Way at Junior Gilliam Way (east side of street - between the tree wells)

Bicycle Storage Stations

• James Robertson Parkway between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue (on the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Plaza)
• Jefferson Street at 7th Avenue (SW corner of intersection)
• Parking Lot at Harrison Street and Fourth Avenue (SW corner of intersection)

WeGo Transit
Beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 31, free bus rides will be available on WeGo Public Transit bus routes, and service on 16 routes will be extended until 1:30 a.m. Monday, January 1, 2024. The WeGo Star special event train will also be available on New Year’s Eve as a safe ride for those celebrating the new year.

WeGo Bus Service (Sunday service until 11:15 p.m., additional service begins at 12:15 a.m.)
WeGo will operate Sunday bus service until 11:15 p.m. Customer Care personnel will be available to assist customers at the Ticket Window from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and in the Call Center from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Many buses will operate on detours through Downtown but will resume regular routing once out of the downtown area. For service after midnight, passengers should plan to board at WeGo Central, since detours due to unplanned road closures may affect service to other stops in downtown. Additional service from downtown only will begin after the event on the following bus routes departing from WeGo Central at 12:15 a.m., 12:45 a.m., and 1:30 a.m.

3 – West End (A&B)
4 – Shelby
7 – Hillsboro
8 – 8th Avenue South
14 – Whites Creek
17 – 12th Avenue South
18 – Airport
19 – Herman

22 – Bordeaux (A&B)
23 – Dickerson Pike (A&B)
29 – Jefferson
34 – Opry Mills
50 – Charlotte Pike
52 – Nolensville Pike (A&B)
55 – Murfreesboro Pike
56 – Gallatin Pike

A detailed schedule of bus operations for the evening is available on WeGoTransit.com.

Park & Rides are available outside of Downtown and accessible by the select late night routes at the following locations:

• Vanderbilt University parking lots on Natchez Trace (Route 3)
• Bellevue Park & Ride (Route 3B)
• Dollar General at Hickory Plaza (Route 52A)
• Hickory Hollow Global Mall at The Crossings (Route 55)
• Madison Square behind Job Billiards (Route 56)

Customers may also want to consider using WeGo Link or rideshare as a first mile/last mile connection to the bus.

WeGo Service to Event (6:15 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.)
Effective 6:15 p.m., WeGo will operate a free bus exclusively between Broadway and the concert/fireworks at Bicentennial Mall. A stop will be located on Broadway in front of Hume-Fogg between 7th Avenue and Rosa L. Parks and at Bicentennial Mall on James Robertson Parkway between 6th and 7th Avenues. These buses will run a continuous loop between 7th Avenue North and the Bicentennial Mall for event goers, leaving approximately every 10 minutes until 1:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Train (arrives at Riverfront at 8 p.m., departs one hour after event)
An allotment of 650 tickets is now on sale to the general public. Round-trip tickets cost $15 plus a $2 processing fee and are available for purchase at ticketsnashville.com. Tickets will be on sale until an hour prior to departure or until they are sold out, whichever comes first. Children ages 4 and younger will not need a ticket to board; however, they will be required to sit in a parent’s lap.

The New Year’s Eve train schedule is as follows:

Lebanon – 7pm
Hamilton Springs – 7:08pm
Martha – 7:15pm

Mt. Juliet – 7:25pm
Hermitage – 7:35pm
Donelson – 7:45pm

Upon arrival at Riverfront Station, buses will be available to take customers directly to Bicentennial Mall.

For the Star’s return trip, buses will load on James Robertson between 6th and 7th Avenues and will proceed directly to Riverfront Station between midnight and 1 a.m. WeGo staff will be on hand to assist and direct passengers. The Star will depart one hour after the event ends.

Weekday WeGo Star tickets and passes are not accepted on the New Year’s Eve train. Any items that will not fit underneath the seat, such as bikes and wagons, are not permitted on the train. Coolers of any size are not permitted on the train or at the event. All personal items are subject to search. See the house rules for additional information.

Anyone needing special accommodations to board should call 615-862-5950 prior to their trip.

For detailed bus service information, please consult the route schedules on our website at WeGoTransit.com. Customers can also check one of the mobile real-time information tools such as Google Transit or the Transit App or contact Customer Care at 615-862-5950.

Guidelines and Security Procedures

The NCVC is planning for more than 200,000 attendees. Event goers should be aware of the following guidelines that will be strictly enforced by event personnel. The event’s perimeter will be fenced and include six entry points conveniently located around the site. Attendees should expect to walk through metal detectors as they enter. Bags and purses may be searched. Please, no large bags, but locker rentals will be available for $10 on Sixth Avenue near the main entrance and on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard between Nashville Farmers’ Market and the Tennessee State Museum. Exits will be clearly marked with giant illuminated globes. A complete list of House Rules is available.

Permitted items

• Small bags with maximum measurement of 16” by 10” by 4”
• Personal cameras

Prohibited items

• No handheld umbrellas of any kind
• No guns, knives, weapons or other dangerous devices of any kind
• No backpacks or luggage
• No coolers
• No outside alcoholic beverages (Only alcoholic beverages purchased from a designated official event vendor are permitted.)
• No illegal substances, drugs or drug paraphernalia
• No fireworks
• No laser pointers
• No pets (service animals are permitted)
• No drones or other remote-controlled aerial or ground-based devices
• No unauthorized vending, sales, sampling, solicitation or distribution of materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, etc. (event credentials required)
• No wagons or pull-carts
• No unauthorized personal transport devices, including bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, Segways, golf carts, mopeds, scooters, electric scooters (Bird, Lime, Spin, Lyft, Jump, Gotcha, Bolt), or any personal motorized vehicles other than wheelchairs or ADA devices (event credentials required)
• No pedicabs or pedal taverns
• No unauthorized amplification devices which disrupt event production, including handheld megaphones
• No other noisemakers (musical instruments, bullhorns, air horns, whistles, etc.)
• No performances or demonstrations of any type outside of the designated Freedom of Expression zone
• No chairs of any type
• No pop-up tents
• No beach or pole-style umbrellas
• No inserting stakes, poles or any other objects into the ground or using ropes, cords, tape, etc. to reserve space
• No blankets or ground tarps
• No hammocks or attaching anything to any park structures or trees
• No audio recorders or video cameras
• No camera stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks or selfie sticks
• No aerosol containers of any kind
• No sealed containers of any kind
• No throwing objects
• No smoking, e-cigs or vaping outside of designated smoking area
• No professional-grade radios or walkie-talkies
• No large chains or spiked jewelry
• No signs, flags on sticks or poles
• No pepper spray
• Phone recordings of concerts are illegal: No bootleg recordings, streaming or reposting

Packages

The NCVC is offering Lodging Packages, Celebration Packs, and a VIP Experience:

• Nashville’s NYE Celebration Pack and Lodging Package
  Choose from over 140 lodging options - from the cozy comfort of a vacation rental or the boutique elegance of a charming hotel. The package includes a NYE Celebration Pack to ring in the New Year with a New Year’s Eve event t-shirt, Nashville koozie, festive party horn and hand-warmers. Purchase an individual NYE Celebration Pack or include as a lodging package.
• Gold Circle Party Ticket and Lodging Package
  Celebrate New Year’s Eve like a VIP at the exclusive Gold Circle Party. The Gold Circle Party is a 21+ ticketed private event hosted at the Nashville Farmers’ Market, where guests will enjoy an elevated experience in a festive party atmosphere. Purchase individual ticket or include as a lodging package.

For more information or assistance with booking, visit visitmusiccity.com/goldcircle or call 1-800-657-6910.

Partners

The Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash live event is produced by Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, for the city of Nashville and presented by Jack Daniel’s. Partners include Advance Financial, Carl Black Chevrolet, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Crav’n Flavor, Dr Pepper Zero, Ferguson HVAC, Korbel California Champagne, Nashville Farmers’ Market, Stella Artois, Tennessee Brew Works, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee State Parks, Tennessee Highway Safety Office; Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, The Tennessean, The BIG 98, 105.9 The Rock, 95.5 NASH ICON and 103.3 Country. 

Jack Daniel’s
Your friends at Jack Daniel’s invite you to snap a photo at the Jack Daniel’s barrel tree and grab some party hats located in the Jack Daniel’s Lounge in Lot 4 off Sixth Avenue. Be sure to stop by the Jack Daniel’s Bar Trailer (Harrison Avenue and Sixth Avenue) or Jack Daniel’s Airstreams located throughout the event site to grab your favorite Jack Daniel’s cocktail! They will also have a limited number of $5 ride share codes for guests attending the event. Extend your trip and visit the Jack Daniel’s Distillery located in Lynchburg, TN. Jack Daniel’s reminds you to drink responsibly.  

Advance Financial 
The Advance Financial photo frame will be located near the Bell Tower Carillon. Take your photo in the frame and post on social media with the #NashvilleNYE tag and @VisitMusicCity. Another opportunity to snap a photo – visit the 360-degree photo booth featuring state of the art photography to capture a panoramic view of guests from all angles. It uses a rotating camera to create a dynamic, immersive experience, allowing viewers to experience a full-circle perspective of the captured moment ringing in the new year! 

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar
Grab a can of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar throughout the evening while supplies last. Located at the Designated Driver Zone tent near Sixth Avenue and Harrison. A limited amount of Dr Pepper glow sticks will be available at the Info Tents, located off Sixth Avenue in State Lot 4 near the Jack Daniel’s Lounge and off Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market. 

Crav’n Flavor®
Drop by the Info Tents in State Lot 4 and off Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market to grab a snack compliments of Crav’n Flavor! 

Ferguson HVAC
Free handwarmers will be available at the Info Tents in State Lot 4 and off Seventh Avenue near the Farmers’ Market. 

Korbel California Champagne
Enjoy a toast at midnight! 

Stella Artois
Stella Artois is a proud partner of the event. 

Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
Celebrate the season responsibly. Designated drivers will receive complimentary coffee, Coca-Cola products, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, water and light snacks provided by Crav’n Flavors throughout the evening. Pick up your wristband at the “Celebrate the Season Responsibly” Designated Drivers tent located at the main entrance by Sixth Avenue and Harrison or stop by the Info Tents located near the James Robertson Parkway entrance near Sixth Avenue and Harrison and near the Farmers’ Market. 

REIGN Storm
Grab a sample throughout the evening while supplies last of Reign Storm Functionality Meets Flavor with Zero Sugar.  Clean Energy for EveryBODY. Located near Sixth Avenue and Harrison. 

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 
Best Coke Ever? Grab a sample throughout the evening while supplies last.  Located near Sixth Avenue and Harrison.  

Tennessee Brew Works
Drop by the Neighborhood Taproom for your favorite craft beer featuring Tennessee Brew Works! The Neighborhood Taproom is located off Sixth Avenue and Harrison.

Street Closures 

Street closures associated with setup of the event and event day include the following: 

Thursday, December 14, 2023 

1:00pm
Close Parking Spaces on 7th Avenue North from Jefferson Street to Harrison Street (REMOVE CONES on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 6pm)  

Close Parking Spaces on 6th Avenue North from Harrison Street to Jefferson Street (REMOVE CONES on Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close 7th Avenue North from Jefferson Street to Harrison (REOPEN on Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close 6th Avenue North from Harrison Street to Jefferson Street (REOPEN on Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Jackson Street from 6th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North (REOPEN on Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Junior Gilliam Way from Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue North (REOPEN on Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm  

Close Sidewalks on 7th Avenue North (Jefferson Street to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on 6th Avenue North (Harrison Street to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on Jackson Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Northside Sidewalks on Harrison Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed (REOPEN Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Southside Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on Junior Gilliam Way (Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue) --- closed for set-up   as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Friday, January 5, 2024, by 6pm)  

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 

6:00am
Close Harrison Street from 6th Avenue North to Rep. John Lewis Way (REOPEN on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm) 

Close Harrison Street from 7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North (REOPEN on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Harrison Street from 8th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North (REOPEN on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close 6th Avenue North from James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street (REOPEN on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close 7th Avenue North from James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street (REOPEN on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on Harrison Street (Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Southside Sidewalks on Harrison Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm) 

Close Sidewalks on Harrison Street (8th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on Rep. John Lewis Way (James Robertson Parkway to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Tuesday, January 2, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on 6th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm) 

Close Sidewalks on 7th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street) ---   closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on 8th Avenue North (Harrison Street to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Tuesday, January 2, 2024, by 5pm)

Thursday, December 28, 2023 

6:00PM
Close Rep, John Lewis Way (James Robertson Parkway to Junior Gilliam Way) (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Harrison Street (4th Avenue to Rep John Lewis Way) (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6pm)  

Close Sidewalks on Rep. John Lewis Way North (Junior Gilliam Way to James Robertson Parkway) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on Harrison Street (Rep. John Lewis Way to 4th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am) 

Friday, December 29, 2023 

5:00pm
Bag all meters on 8th Avenue (James Robertson Parkway to Commerce Street) --- NO PARKING (REMOVE BAGS Monday, January 1, 2024)  

Bag all meters on Rep. John Lewis Way (Jefferson Street to Commerce Street) --- NO PARKING (REMOVE BAGS Monday, January 1, 2024)  

Bag all meters on Commerce Street (8th Avenue to 5th Avenue) --- NO PARKING (REMOVE BAGS Monday, January 1, 2024)  

Cover all “NO PARKING 6AM to 6PM”, “LOADING ZONE”, “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” or “NO PARKING” signs on 8th Avenue (Commerce Street to James Robertson Parkway) --- NO PARKING (through Monday, January 1, 2024) (REMOVE COVERS Monday, January 1, 2024)  

Cover all “NO PARKING 6AM to 6PM”, “LOADING ZONE”, “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” or “NO PARKING” signs on Rep. John Lewis Way (Commerce Street to James Robertson Parkway) --- NO PARKING (through Monday, January 1, 2024) (REMOVE COVERS Monday, January 1, 2024) 

Cover all “NO PARKING 6AM to 6PM”, “LOADING ZONE”, “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” or “NO PARKING” signs on Commerce Street (8th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way) --- NO PARKING (through Monday, January 1, 2024) (REMOVE COVERS Monday, January 1, 2024) 

Cover all “NO PARKING 6AM to 6PM”, “LOADING ZONE”, “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” or “NO PARKING” signs on James Robertson Parkway (8th Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way) --- NO PARKING (through Monday, January 1, 2024) REMOVE COVERS Monday, January 1, 2024) 

Sunday, December 31, 2023 

5:00am
Close Parking Lane on James Robertson Parkway (4th Avenue to 8th Avenue) --- NO PARKING (REMOVE CONES Monday, January 1, 2024, at 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (3rd Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Northside Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (6th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (7th Avenue North to 8th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on Harrison Street 4th Avenu to 3rd Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on James Robertson Parkway (3rd Avenue North to 8th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on Junior Gilliam Way (3rd Avenue North to Rep John Lewis Way) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on 3rd Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on 4th Avenue North (3rd Avenue North to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am)  

Close Sidewalks on 4th Avenue North (Junior Gilliam Way to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am) 

Close Sidewalks on 8th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street) ---   closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 6am) 

8:00am
Close 6th Avenue Horseshoe around Tennessee State Capitol from Charlotte Avenue to Charlotte Avenue (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

Close Tennessee State Capitol Private Access Drive (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

Close Tennessee State Capitol Permit Parking Area (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

2:00pm
Close Junior Gilliam Way (3rd Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way) (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

Close Rep John Lewis Way (Jefferson Street to Junior Gilliam Way) (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

Close 4th Avenue (At Junior Gilliam Way – Must Exit to Jefferson Street) (REOPEN Monday, January 1, 2024, by 4am) 

TBD 
Close James Robertson Parkway during fireworks At MNPD discretion 

All roads to re-open no later than 6:00pm on Friday, January 5, 2024 

Thomas Rhett

Ten years after signing his record deal with Big Machine Label Group’s The Valory Music Co., arena-packing superstar Thomas Rhett has 21 No. 1 singles, 15 billion streams and the longest current active streak of consecutive No. 1’s in the format (Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart). His most recent sixth studio album, WHERE WE STARTED “practically demands an open field, tens-of-thousands-strong throng of fans in front of it” (Esquire). Declared “a prince in the genre” (USA Today), he has been honored with eight ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year, two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY® Awards nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with four CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period. The hitmaker has also launched a tequila brand, Dos Primos, now offering Blanco, Reposado and Añejo variants. ThomasRhett.com

Lainey Wilson

As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM Awards with Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch” to being crowned the most nominated artist at both the 2023 CMA Awards with a record-breaking nine nominations and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter - having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs and Flatland Calvary - Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin.’ With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the United States, UK and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean and Ashley McBryde. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck.” Her current single “Watermelon Moonshine” is currently in the top 2 on the Country charts and climbing. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts and has amassed over 650 million streams to date. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album, including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo.” Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was recently named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women’s collection. laineywilson.com

Lynyrd Skynyrd

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all who have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music. “With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeals to all generations. lynyrdskynyrd.com

Elle King

Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King has amassed nearly two billion streams worldwide, including over 275 million for her Platinum-certified smash hit “Drunk (And I don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert. The award-winning song reached #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay and the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts, marking the first woman-woman collaboration to reach the top slot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart since Reba McEntire and Linda Davis’ “Does He Love You.” In addition, King is the first female artist to earn #1 singles in four different formats, with her debut album Love Stuff that featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and is certified 4x times platinum. In 2023, King released her new album, Come Get Your Wife, to rave reviews and a Top 10 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart. Co-producing the album and writing eight of tracks, the record includes her Gold Certified single “Worth A Shot,” featuring Dierks Bentley. This is the second time King and Bentley have teamed up, following their Grammy-nominated, CMA Award-winning, RIAA Platinum-certified #1 hit “Different for Girls.” With King’s unique blend of music and multi-genre fanbase, her tour schedule has her appearing with artists like Jelly Roll, Tyler Childers, Dierks Bentley, Melissa Etheridge and The Chicks. ElleKing.com

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City

The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC’s website at visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.

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