Let’s get ready to partyyyyyyy Nashville style. You thought we did NYE big; the Draft will be bigger! The 2019 NFL Draft is about to be the BIGGEST week long party Music City has ever thrown. Thanks to Tim McGraw, this year’s Draft is free and open to the public!
While the official NFL has many events including their Riverfront fan zone, there are lots of other events across the city. This guide has official events, viewing/after parties, concerts, and other things to do in Nashville.
To get into the official NFL Draft events downtown and at Nissan Stadium, you just need to download the Mobile Fan Pass.
If you didn’t already know the weekend gets crazier with the Nashville Predators in the Playoffs and the Rockin’ Roll Music City Marathon.
NFL DRAFT FAN EXPERIENCE:
NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY OIKOS® TRIPLE ZERO. The three-day football festival will be held outside of Nissan Stadium from Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27. This year’s NFL Draft Experience will be the largest NFL Draft festival footprint to date, and in recognition of Music City, will be the first to integrate a free live music concert series, featuring 20 Nashville-based artists of all genres. Fans will be able to participate in interactive exhibits, immersive games, virtual reality experiences, free player autograph sessions, and more.
Full list of Draft Experience Events
WATCH EVENTS & PARTIES:
Thursday, April 25
- Downtown Nashville
Viewing Parties are taking place Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27. They will be on Broadway between Second and Fifth Avenues, Second Avenue between Broadway and Commerce Street, and in Music City Walk of Fame Park. All areas will have large screens helping you get a glimpse at the action as well as a variety of food & drink options.
Thursday, April 25 @ Dream Nashville
Thursday, April 25 @ WKND HangSuite
Thursday, April 25 @ Ainsworth
Thursday, April 25 @ Garden Brunch Cafe
Thursday, April 25
Friday, April 26
Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27
Friday, April 26 – Saturday, April 27
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28
Thursday, April 25
CONCERTS:
Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 in Downtown Nashville featuring Mikky Ekko
- #615ALIVE Draft Party
Thursday, April 25 @ Cambria Hotel
Friday, April 26 @ Fairgrounds Speedway
NASHVILLE THINGS TO DO:
- BRUNCH w/ Drink Specials
- Tavern
- HopSmith
- Saint Anejo
- Ainsworth
- City Fire
- LA Jackson
- Mockingbird
2. MURALS
- The Gulch
- 12th Ave S
- East Nashville
- Off the Wall Nashville
3. SIGHTSEEING
- Bicentennial Mall & State Capitol
- Centennial Park & Parthenon
- Fontanel Mansion
4. ROOFTOP BARS
- Bobby Hotel
- Noelle Hotel
- Fair lane Hotel
- L27 Rooftop Lounge
- Nashville Underground
5. HOT CHICKEN & OTHER NASH FOOD
- Prince’s Hot Chicken
- Bolton’s Hot Chicken & Fish
- Edley’a BBQ
- Slim & Husky’s Pizza & Beeria
- Taziki’s Grill
Did I miss anything? Let’s me know in the comments below. I will update this until Thursday morning. Also, are you watching from home or joining in downtown Nashville?
love,
Leigh
