General Information

About LiveOntheGreen

LiveOntheGreen is a free concert series to be held every Thursday evening between September 3rd and October 8th in Public Square Plaza adjacent to the Nashville's Metropolitan Courthouse. This event will highlight local artists as well as national acts with roots in Music City. The music will appeal to a large cross section of our community and will represent some of the best talent that our city and country have to offer.

The backdrop for LiveOntheGreen is Nashville's historic Courthouse. The venue houses one of Nashville's only green roofs, calling attention to one of our city prized green features. The green roof is a state of the art structure, which sits on top of a five level subterranean parking garage and incorporates a rainwater collection system used to irrigate the green roof throughout the year. LiveOntheGreen will incorporate a number of environmental conservation practices including: recycling, composting, reusable materials, healthy food vendors, and organic merchandising. We are working hard to ensure that the concert series has a low carbon footprint, so while we celebrate our music, we'll also be celebrating our planet.

LiveOntheGreen is partnering with Mayor Karl Dean's Office and Metro Nashville to enhance the relationships between the music industry, Metro government and our community. Because of this strong partnership and the central location, LiveOntheGreen will be a high profile celebration attracting Music City's dedicated music fans. Music is a key component of Nashville's identity and LiveOntheGreen will spotlight some of Nashville's best musical talent.

Attending the LiveOntheGreen

Allowed & Prohibited Items*

You may bring the following items:

• Blankets
• Umbrellas
• Binoculars
• Folding chairs
• Baby Strollers
• Water bottles
• LiveOntheGreen Mug

The following items & activities are prohibited:*

• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
• Outside beverages (beer & soft drinks will be sold at the LiveOntheGreen)
• Glass containers
• Smoking is strongly discouraged on the lawn in front of the Courthouse (which is also the green roof). Please discard all cigarette butts in the trash receptacles located around the park
• Fireworks & Explosives
• Unleashed and aggressive pets
• Bicycles (bike parking will be available)
• Carts
• Large chains or spiked jewelry
• Coolers
• Tents
• Pro camera gear (cameras with removable lens)
• Any audio recording equipment
• Unauthorized video taping
• Unauthorized or illegal vendors
• Moshing, crowd surfing, and/or stage diving
• Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways, etc.

* Subject to change.

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Directions

LiveOntheGreen will be held on the Public Square Plaza, in the heart of downtown Nashville.

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Time

Gates open at 5:00 pm with on site performers.  Music starts at 6:00 pm with the opening bands taking the stage at 7:00PM, 7:45PM, and the Headliner at 9:00PM

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Hotel

Doubletree Hotel is offering LiveOntheGreen fans a discount on rooms during the concert nights.  Click here to get a discounted room just walking distance from the show!

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Parking

There is plenty of parking available within walking distance of LiveOntheGreen.  Metered parking is free after 6 pm each day.  We are partnering with several downtown garages for inexpensive parking.  Check back on this site for details.  Please carpool if possible.  It's more fun to come with your friends anyway.

The Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage has an all day rate of $12 and a special event rate of just $3 for Live On the Green.  The Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage has entrances on James Robertson Parkway and Gay Street.  Live On The Green is just a short elevator ride away from your parking.
 

Click here for an interactive map displaying all downtown parking provided by Nashville Downtown Partnership.

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MTA Bus Route

Avoid traffic congestion and parking chaos by riding a comfortable, climate-controlled MTA bus. Most routes run by or near Public Square on their way to Music City Central (MCC) transit station - which is just a block away. It is a less expensive and easier way to get to Live On the Green. Check out the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) Website for everything you need to know.

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Cycling

Go green and ride your bike to this event.  Bike parking will be available at the event.  Enjoy the the fall weather with a nice bike journey to see some free music!

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Safety & Medical

We are making every effort to create a safe environment, including public and private security and medical staff. If you need any assistance, seek out a Metro Police officer or the medical personnel on site.

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Heat Relief

Please enjoy the music and stay safe during LiveOntheGreen.  Free water provided by the Metro Water Department will be available at the event.

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Recycling

Recycling will be available and encouraged at LiveOntheGreen.  EarthSavers, LLC is a recycling collection service provider that aids businesses, government entities, institutions, food services, and residences in recycling as much of their waste as is possible.  They offer professional service that is customized, secure, reliable, and courteous.  In 2008 they recycled over 2.6 million pounds of mateiral from over 1200 customers in the metropolitan Nashville area.

In 2008 EarthSavers partnered with Metro Nashville Public Works to provide subscription curbside recycling service to the General Services District (GSD).  The GSD is the outlying area of Davidson County and does not receive the city's curbside recycling service.  The GSD curbside pilot program launched in Bellevue in March 2009 and currently serves 750 Bellevue residents.  Metro Public Works and EarthSavers are now preparing to expand the service to other areas of the GSD beginning in Fall 2009.
The residential curbside service collects paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, Styrofoam, and glass.  Signing up for service is easy at www.recyclenashville.com  If EarthSavers is already serving your area, they can begin right away.  If not, join the waiting list and service will begin as soon as enough have signed up.  North Williamson County is currently in the service area as well.

EarthSavers also provides comprehensive recycling service for offices, restaurants, medical facilities, hotels, convention centers - the list goes on and on.  They work with businesses to create a customized recycling plan, and offer services beyond typical recycling collection - SECURE document recycling, environmental reporting, online account access, battery collection, and more.

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VIP Ticket Order Questions

VIP tickets to 9/10 are closed online.  Tickets are still available at merchandise tent.  Other VIP tickets are now available at our LiveOntheGreen Store!

VIP Ticket Refund Policy

If the show is canceled before 5pm, we will make a full refund for all VIP purchases for that show.  If the show is canceled after 5pm, full refund for anyone who has not claimed their VIP tickets.  No refund for anyone who claims their tickets on site, and makes use of the Lightning Lounge.  All refunds will be handled by our ticketing partner and will be made back to the original credit card.

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After Parties

Contact jayson@tunedin.com if you would like to sponsor a LiveOntheGreen after party at your business.

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Food Vendor

Email thansen@tunedin.com for information on how to become a food vendor at LiveOntheGreen.

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Green Business Vendor

Email laurel@tunedin.com for information on how to become a Green Business of the week to show support of this green festival with a on site presence.

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Community Outreach

Email laurel@tunedin.com for information on how your non profit can be a part of LiveOntheGreen

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LiveOnTheGreen 2009 artist submissions are now closed. Check back often for information on 2010.

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