City of Nashville, TN

06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 12:16

Have a Safe and Fun CMA Fest 2025

CMA Fest 2025 kicks off with thousands of people sharing their love of Nashville and Country Music, on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

During the festival the Office of Emergency Management and Nashville Fire Department urge everyone to stay weather aware and make plan to stay safe in expected heat.

The Nashville Office of the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast a low probability (level 1 out of 5) of severe storms Thursday afternoon, mainly across the northwest half of Middle Tennessee, including portions of the Nashville Metro Area. The primary risk is damaging winds. Hail is a secondary threat.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) uses a five-point scale, ranging from "Marginal" to "High" Risk, and an Enhanced Risk is the middle option.

OEM will monitor weather updates and send out information on any major changes. OEM Field Response staff and Emergency Support Unit (ESU) members are operationally ready to respond if needed.
Make sure to stay weather-aware, check your emergency kit and safety plan and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

For important safety information and weather updates sign up for the Metro Emergency Alert and Notification System (MEANS). It is free to download.

Monitor local news and weather channels or websites for severe weather alerts and warnings.

Check the National Weather Service website for the latest information.

Prepare for Weather and CMA Rules

During CMA Fest there are restrictions on what can be brought into various venues. Festival goers should prepare for rain while keeping the following information in mind.

Weather Shelters

Download the CMA Connect app and turn on notifications for the latest information.

In case of severe weather, follow the instructions provided on-site immediately.

During the day, official shelters are listed below:

  • Music City Center Garage (6th Avenue between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Boulevard)
  • Music City Center (10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 201 Rep. John Lewis Way)
  • Hilton Hotel Underground Parking Garage (121 4th Avenue South)
  • 222 Garage (222 1st Avenue South)
  • If you are unable to get to one of these safe shelters, proceed to the nearest business for cover.

At night in Nissan Stadium, follow the instructions provided in the venue.

Umbrellas are not permitted within Nissan Stadium.

Umbrellas must be left in vehicles or taken to the locker rental. Lockers for prohibited items and bags not allowed into the stadium are available for rent at the below locations:

Located across from Gate 3 and Gate 9

Price of rental is $10.

Locker locations may change for non-Titans events. Please see any Fan Services Representative for information.

At Ascend Amphitheater, follow the instructions provided in the venue.

All shows will go on rain or shine. However, in the event of severe weather we will keep our fans notified via our venue socials:

An event may be delayed, postponed, or canceled depending on the severity of the weather expected.

Medical Tent Locations

Vanderbilt medical tent locations:

  • Main location at 1st Avenue in the parking lot behind Acme Feed and Seed
  • Bridgestone Plaza
  • Walk of Fame Park
  • Ascend Park
  • Broadway

Nighttime First Aid Locations

  • Nissan Stadium: Main Concourse (Northeast and Northwest corners across from sections 107 and 140)
  • Ascend Amphitheater: First Aid is located on the west side of the venue near the concessions building.

Information Booths

Need help navigating the festival areas while in Nashville? Three Information Booths are available at CMA Fest at the following locations:

  • On Broadway between 2nd and 3rd Avenue
  • Inside Music City Center on Level 2 inside the main entrance
  • Inside Music City Center on Level 3

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Some containers/bottles are permitted at CMA Fest. See details below. Stainless steel, glass canisters/containers of any kind or hydration packs are not allowed at any CMA Fest location.

At outdoor, daytime stages (Chevy Riverfront Stage, Riverside Retreat, Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Park, Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park, Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza and Hard Rock Stage) and Fan Fair X in Music City Center, patrons may bring:

  • One (1) factory-sealed clear plastic bottle of water
  • One (1) empty clear soft plastic water bottle to refill at Free Hydration Stations brought to you by BODYARMOR and at water fountains

At Nissan Stadium at night, patrons may bring:

  • One (1) empty clear soft plastic water bottle that can be filled at water fountains in the stadium. No factory-sealed clear plastic bottles of water permitted.

At Ascend Amphitheater at night, patrons may bring:

  • One (1) factory-sealed clear plastic bottle
  • One (1) empty clear soft plastic water bottle

Staying hydrated at CMA Fest is easy by refilling at Free Hydration Stations brought to you by BODYARMOR and water fountains throughout the footprint including:

  • Two locations on Broadway:
    • On Broadway between Second Avenue and Third Avenue
    • On Broadway between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue
  • One location at Ascend Park
  • One location at Riverfront Park
  • One location at Riverside Retreat
  • One location at Fan Alley
  • One location at Walk of Fame Park
  • Two locations inside Ascend Amphitheater
    • Near the restrooms on the east side of the venue
    • Near the restrooms on the west side of the venue
  • Locations in Nissan Stadium:
    • Main Level Sections: 107, 109, 110, 114, 115, 117, 118, 123, 125, 129, 130, 132, 133, 137, 138, 140 and 141
    • Club Level Sections: 210, 215, 232 and 237
    • Upper-Level Sections: 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 328, 329, 330, 332, 333, 335, 337, 340, 341 and 342

Please note: Many containers cannot be carried into Nissan Stadium. This includes coolers, glass bottles and cans. If you have a medical need, exceptions may be made at the stadium's designated medical lanes, found at all gates. Please note, empty, clear, soft plastic water bottles are permissible.

Prices for food and beverage sold at food trucks, Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater are determined by those vendors and venues.

Prepare for High Winds Now Before the Severe Weather

  • Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
  • Secure loose gutters and shutters.
  • Identify an interior room of your house, such as a basement or interior bathroom, that you can take shelter in during high wind warnings.
  • If you live in a mobile home, identify a sturdy building you can go to if NWS issues a high wind or severe thunderstorm warning.
  • Charge batteries of all essential items such as cell phones and booster packs, weather radios and power tools such as a reciprocating saw, which you might need to clear debris.
  • Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
  • Make a list of items outside your home you will need to tie down or put away so that they don't blow away or fly through a window. When NWS issues a high wind or severe thunderstorm watch, immediately secure these items to avoid damage or injury once the wind starts picking up.

Food Safety During a Loss of Power

Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save It and When to Throw It Out

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

After a power outage, never taste food to determine its safety. You will have to evaluate each item separately-use this chart as a guide. When in Doubt, Throw it Out!

Download Refrigerator Safety Chart

Frozen Food and Power Outages: When to Save It and When to Throw It Out

A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed). Food may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F (4°C) or below, however, its quality may suffer. Never taste food to determine its safety. Use this chart as a general guide.

Download Freezer Safety Chart

Portable Generator Safety

  • Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust by operating your generator outside for proper ventilation.
  • Never refuel your generator when it is running. Let it cool down first.
  • Do not store fuel in a garage, basement or inside your home. Vapors can be released that can cause illness and are a potential fire hazard.
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector inside your home to warn you in case of a gas leak.
  • Never hook up a generator directly to your home's electrical service or wiring. This can cause back feeding and poses a serious risk to NES line workers.
  • Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.

NES Power Outage Center

NES Power Outage Tips

TDOT SmartWay Map

Weather maps and information from Weather.gov

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