Nashville Prepares for CMA Fest with Key Road Closures

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville is gearing up for its biggest music event, the CMA Fest, which runs from June 5-8. In preparation for the festival, road closures are already in effect and will continue into the following week.

The CMA Fest is known as the world’s longest-running country music festival. This year, it will feature 10 stages throughout downtown Nashville, with many performances offered free to the public. The largest acts will be taking the stage at Nissan Stadium.

Road closures related to the festival began on Thursday, May 29, and will last through Tuesday, June 10. This will impact local traffic and requires residents and visitors to plan their routes accordingly.

The closure schedule is as follows: Starting Thursday, May 29, roads will begin to close in the vicinity of festival events. Additional closures will continue each day leading up to the festival, with significant disruptions expected from June 5 through June 8.

Officials encourage the public to stay informed about road conditions and to allow extra travel time during the festival days. For the latest updates on closures and detours, residents can check local news sources.

With a history spanning over five decades, the CMA Fest draws thousands of visitors to Nashville each year, showcasing both established and emerging country music artists.