Helpful Hints
Several things you can count on during your visit to the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN. It will be HOT, You will do a lot of walking/standing, and you are likely to see a thunderstorm or two pop-up during your stay. Below are some things you should have or do.
If you can think of anything we may have missed, let us know at countrystarphotos@gmail.com
Found a very good article online to help in your planning: notesonnashville.com/things-to-do/special-events/cma-fest/
- Wear comfortable shoes (don't break in a new pair of boots here)
- Drink lots of water (stay hydrated)
- Sunscreen (non aerosol)
- Insect Repellent (non aerosol)
- A hat or cap
- Ponchos for the rain (umbrellas are not allowed)
- Towel or Blanket if you are planning on going to the Riverfront stages
- Extra batteries for your electronic devices (phone, camera, etc.)
- Phone
- Camera
- Extra SD Cards for you camera
- Autograph book/CD covers (leave the CDs at home), photos of where you met the stars before, etc.
- Sharpies, you never know who you will run into and where
- Download the Official CMA Music Festival app to your phone to get the latest up-to-date information
If you can think of anything we may have missed, let us know at countrystarphotos@gmail.com
Found a very good article online to help in your planning: notesonnashville.com/things-to-do/special-events/cma-fest/
Parking
Park it Downtown has information on 177 lots and 32,000+ parking spaces in and around downtown Nashville.
Keep in mind that during certain events, such as the CMT Awards, certain lots may be reserved for staff and television crews. Also, during this time, some of the lots may not be accessible due to road closures especially along Broadway between 1st Avenue and 5th Avenue.
This site also provides a search function for your convenience. Visit: ParkitDowntown.com for more details.
Keep in mind that during certain events, such as the CMT Awards, certain lots may be reserved for staff and television crews. Also, during this time, some of the lots may not be accessible due to road closures especially along Broadway between 1st Avenue and 5th Avenue.
This site also provides a search function for your convenience. Visit: ParkitDowntown.com for more details.
You an pre-purchase a parking pass for the Metro Courthouse: DETAILS
Restaurant Guide
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The Country Music Association has put together a nice map of dining options in and around the downtown area of Nashville. See their MAP on the official CMA Festival Website.
Some of these restaurants will take reservations thru their own sites or thru Open Table. Read Reviews before you go (click below to view) Trip Advisor Nashville Eater Southern Living |
Prohibited Items
There is quite a bit of information on the official CMA Music Festival Web-site regarding prohibited items. Some of those are listed here. For the most complete up-to-date list, please visit CMAfest.com
PROHIBITED
Allowed
PROHIBITED
- Aerosol Cans
- Animals (service animals are permitted)
- Beach or sports balls
- Camera attachments, tripods, monopods, etc.
- Cameras with a detachable lens
- Coolers, canisters or glass
- Drones
- Drugs
- Firearms and other weapons
- Fireworks
- Flags
- Frisbees and projectiles
- Hoverboards
- Horns, whistles, boomboxes, and other noise makers
- Infant car seat carriers
- Laser pointers
- Outside alcohol
- Outside food and beverages
- Poles, selfie sticks, and/or sticks of any kind
- Skateboards, bikes, rollerblades
- Umbrellas and other objects that obstruct another patron’s view
- Video, Audio, and/or recording devices (including GoPros)
- Other items deemed disruptive or dangerous at the discretion of Event Management
Allowed
- Binoculars
- Camera phones, disposable cameras, and small digital cameras
- Empty water bottles (no glass)
- Ponchos
- Sunscreen
