Be on the lookout for the following closures as Nashville's Big Bash inches closer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville's Big Bash is just a few weeks away and a lot goes into planning such a big event, including plenty of road closures.

The closures begin on Thursday, December 14 at 1 p.m.

• Close Parking Spaces on 7th Avenue North from Jefferson Street to Harrison Street
• Close Parking Spaces on 6th Avenue North from Harrison Street to Jefferson Street
• Close 7th Avenue North from Jefferson Street to Harrison
• Close 6th Avenue North from Harrison Street to Jefferson Street
• Close Jackson Street from 6th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North
• Close Junior Gilliam Way from Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue North
• Close Sidewalks on 7th Avenue North (Jefferson Street to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access
• Close Sidewalks on 6th Avenue North (Harrison Street to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access
• 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
• Close Northside Sidewalks on Harrison Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Close Southside Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed 
• 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 

On Wednesday, December 27 at 6 a.m., the closures continue with:

• Harrison Street from 6th Avenue North to Rep. John Lewis Way
• Harrison Street from 7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North
• Harrison Street from 8th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North
• 6th Avenue North from James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street
• 7th Avenue North from James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street
• Sidewalks on Harrison Street (Rep. John Lewis Way to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Southside Sidewalks on Harrison Street (7th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on Harrison Street (8th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on Rep. John Lewis Way (James Robertson Parkway to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on 6th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on 7th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on 8th Avenue North (Harrison Street to Jefferson Street) --- closed for set-up as needed

On Thursday, December 28 at 6 p.m.

• Rep, John Lewis Way (James Robertson Parkway to Junior Gilliam Way)
• Harrison Street (4th Avenue to Rep John Lewis Way)
• Sidewalks on Rep. John Lewis Way North (Junior Gilliam Way to James Robertson Parkway) --- closed for set-up as needed
• Sidewalks on Harrison Street (Rep. John Lewis Way to 4th Avenue North) --- closed for set-up as needed

Friday, December 29 at 5 p.m.:

• Bag all meters on 8th Avenue (James Robertson Parkway to Commerce Street)
• Bag all meters on Rep. John Lewis Way (Jefferson Street to Commerce Street)
• Bag all meters on Commerce Street (8th Avenue to 5th Avenue)

Finally on Sunday, December 31:
Beginning at 5 a.m. the following will be closed:

• Parking Lane on James Robertson Parkway (4th Avenue to 8th Avenue)
• Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (3rd Avenue North to 6th Avenue North)
• Northside Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (6th Avenue North to 7th Avenue North)
• Sidewalks on Jefferson Street (7th Avenue North to 8th Avenue North)
• Sidewalks on Harrison Street 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue North
• Sidewalks on James Robertson Parkway (3rd Avenue North to 8th Avenue North)
• Sidewalks on Junior Gilliam Way (3rd Avenue North to Rep John Lewis Way)
• Sidewalks on 3rd Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Jefferson Street)
• Sidewalks on 4th Avenue North (3rd Avenue North to Harrison Street)
• Sidewalks on 4th Avenue North (Junior Gilliam Way to Jefferson Street)
• Sidewalks on 8th Avenue North (James Robertson Parkway to Harrison Street)

8 a.m. closures:

• 6th Avenue Horseshoe around Tennessee State Capitol from Charlotte Avenue to Charlotte Avenue
• Tennessee State Capitol Private Access Drive
• Tennessee State Capitol Permit Parking Area

2 p.m. closures:

• Junior Gilliam Way (3rd Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way)
• Rep John Lewis Way (Jefferson Street to Junior Gilliam Way)
• 4th Avenue (At Junior Gilliam Way – Must Exit to Jefferson Street)

All roads are expected to re-open no later than 6 p.m. on January 6.
Heading to the big event? Make sure you check out our guide! We've got everything you need to know before you head out to celebrate.

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