Downtown Nashville will experience some changes in traffic flow to accommodate the numerous events that are part of 2013 CMA Music Festival. The annual four-day festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9.
With 11 total stages and many free lifestyle exhibits, CMA Music Festival officially kicks off Thursday, June 6 with “Lady A Day at FFX” featuring Lady Antebellum performing, signing autographs, and cutting the ribbon at the new attraction Fan Fair X at Music City Center.
Closures beginning Thursday, May 30:
6:00 AM – First Ave. S., east lane closest to Riverfront Park, from Demonbreun to Broadway (re-opens Monday, June 10 by 6:00 AM)
Closures beginning Saturday, June 1:
8:00 AM – Demonbreun, north lane closest to Walk of Fame Park, from Fourth to Fifth Aves. (re-opens Tuesday, June 11 by 6:00 PM)
Closures beginning Monday, June 3:
8:00 AM – Acme Alley between First and Second Aves. (re-opens Monday, June 10 by 6:00 AM)
8:00 AM – First Ave. from Demonbreun to Church St. (re-opens Monday, June 10 by 6:00 AM)
8:00 AM – Fifth Ave. from Korean Veterans Blvd. to Broadway (re-opens Monday, June 10 by Noon)
8:00 AM – Broadway from First to Second Aves. (re-opens Monday, June 10 by 6:00 AM)
Closures beginning Wednesday, June 5:
10:20 AM – Broadway from First to Fourth Aves. (re-opens Monday, June 10 by 5:00 AM)
The following roads will be closed June 5, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, for parade traffic:
Tenth Ave. N. from Broadway to Church St.
Commerce St. from Ninth to Tenth Ave.
Ninth Ave. from Broadway to McGavock St.
Broadway from Fifth to Twelfth Aves. (10:20 AM–1:30 PM only)
All times are Central.
Details at CMAfest.com.
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