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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