Metro Parks Music Division

06/19/2026

Alright now!

06/18/2026

This week eat at the BBD Big Bern’s Brisket & More
Chicken Shack Express

06/17/2026

Only 4 Days to the next Big Band Dance at the Parthenon Ellipse! Nashville African American Wind Symphony is the band and we've got great food trucks too.

06/15/2026

Nashville African American Wind Symphony will play Saturday at the Dance on June 20 at the Parthenon Ellipse!
While you are there, enjoy a Fratellos Italian Ice or a LoveFest Lemonade to beat the heat.

06/14/2026

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful (yet short) evening. See you all next week!

06/13/2026

Watch and listen live! See South Jackson Street program here: https://sjsband.com/program.php

South Jackson Street Band performs at the Parthenon Ellipse, Centen...

06/13/2026

Items to bring to Big Band this evening:

- Sunscreen (at least for the first hour while the sun is still out)
- Water - Creative Parks Nashville will have cold water available for a $2 donation.
- Lawn chair or blanket - You'll be able to set up on the grass oval.
- Comfortable shoes!

See you tonight!

06/13/2026

Beautiful day! See you all tonight at 7pm for Big Band Dances!

06/12/2026

Big Band Dance is tomorrow! Dance lessons start at 7:00 p.m. The South Jackson Street Band begins playing at 7:30 p.m.

We are hoping we don't have rain, but if we do, we've got a place to go:
BBD Rain out: called day of at 12:30 p.m.
Check Facebook or Instagram or call 615-880-8440

Don’t forget the SHOE REQUIREMENT – see below.

Rain out Location:
Sevier Park Community Center Gym
3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville

Important GYM RULES:
No boots, high heels or hard-soled shoes in the gym (feet will be checked at the door, REALLY?!)
No food or drink in the gym (except water)
Bleachers for sitting will be available, no chairs on the gym floor, but on the sidelines is okay

06/11/2026

ONLY 2 more days to Big Band Dance!!
See ya soon!