Nashville Airport Introduces BNA PASSport for Non-Ticketed Guests

Issue #140

06 Jul

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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✈️ Nashville International Airport Introduces BNA PASSport for Non-Ticketed Guests

🎸 Bridgestone Arena to Host "Toby Keith: American Icon" Concert on July 29

🌻 This Weekend: Tennessee Sunflower Festival 

🎨 Tonight: Columbia Art Blend at Vida Nova Coffee Lounge

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Saturday, July 6th

Monday, July 8th

Tuesday, July 9th

Wednesday, July 10th

Friday, July 12th

Saturday, July 13th

Sunday, July 14th

Nashville International Airport Introduces BNA PASSport for Non-Ticketed Guests

Nashville International Airport (BNA), in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has launched BNA PASSport, a new program allowing non-ticketed guests to enjoy dining, shopping, and other activities beyond the security checkpoint. Starting July 1, visitors can explore various offerings at BNA, such as plane-watching, art exhibits, and greeting loved ones at the gate.

Doug Kreulen, President and CEO of BNA, emphasized that the program aims to make the airport's world-class amenities accessible to everyone, not just travelers. The airport's restaurants and shops, which capture the essence of Nashville, are now available for all to enjoy through BNA PASSport. This initiative provides a unique way to experience Music City without the need to fly.

The program permits up to 75 non-ticketed visitors daily to access post-security areas between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week. Interested guests can apply online at flynashville.com with at least 24 hours' notice and up to seven days in advance. Approval or denial notifications will be sent via email at midnight on the day of the requested visit.

Participants in the BNA PASSport program must comply with all TSA security requirements and regulations, similar to passengers boarding a flight. Ticketed passengers will receive priority through the passenger screening checkpoints.

The program is available to individuals 18 years and older, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Commercial or business use, including media and other unspecified applications, is prohibited.

For more information and frequently asked questions, visit here.

Bridgestone Arena to Host "Toby Keith: American Icon" Concert on July 29

On July 29, Nashville's Bridgestone Arena will host a star-studded live concert event, “Toby Keith: American Icon.” This special event, featuring some of country music's biggest stars, will be broadcast on NBC on Wednesday, August 28, from 8-10pm ET/PT. The lineup includes Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, The War And Treaty, and many more, all gathering to celebrate the life and legacy of Toby Keith.

Toby Keith, one of the most influential figures in modern country music, achieved remarkable success throughout his career. He amassed 42 top 10 hits, 33 No. 1s, sold 44 million albums, and garnered more than 10 billion streams, thanks largely to his own songwriting and producing.

Shortly before his passing in February, Keith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His numerous accolades include induction into the New York-based all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame (2015), the National Medal of Arts (2021), the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2021), and being named a BMI Icon (2022).

This Weekend: Tennessee Sunflower Festival

Come experience the Tennessee Sunflower Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms, about 50 minutes from Columbia, in Eagleville. This family-friendly event offers a weekend experience filled with stunning sunflower fields in full bloom, local crafts, yummy foods, and live entertainment.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, the Tennessee Sunflower Festival promises something for everyone.

Sunflower Festival Happenings:

  • Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers and Zinnias

  • Live Music

  • Maker's Market & Kid's Market

  • Pups in the Park (dog-friendly event)

  • Sunflower Photo Contest - Win $100!!!

  • Festival Food & Drinks

  • Farm Fun Park and Playgrounds

  • Animal Encounters, Petting farm, and Zoo Wildlife Trails

  • Butterfly Encounters, Feeding, and Releases

  • Splash Pad, Bubble Blast, and Inflatable Water Slides for kids

Don't miss out on the ultimate sunflower experience in Middle Tennessee!

Tonight: Columbia Art Blend at Vida Nova Coffee Lounge

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Tonight I’m hosting an art show at Vida Nova Coffee Lounge! This is an open mic style art show so I will draw your name out of a hat, you will come up, have 3-4 minutes to share about your art. Also I will have a table set up for you to display as well! I just wanted to have something in our great town of Columbia for artists to be able to share and meet each other. Hope y’all can make it! This is an idea I have had for a while and I’m excited it’s happening. See y’all there!

Tonight at 6 PM
Vida Nova Coffee Lounge
307 W. 11th St. Level 3

🎵 This Week’s Live Music 🎵

Saturday, July 6th

Darthy McCormick, Mikayla Pashby, Just Love Coffee Cafe, 9AM-1PM
The Bird + The Bear, August Sage, 5-7 PM
Khris Glaring Band, The Tilted Mule, 7 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Jake Leg Stompers, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Black Hole Sons, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, July 7th

Chace Skelton, Just Love Coffee Cafe, 9AM-1PM
John Eason, The Tilted Mule, 3 PM
2 Bad Sons, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4 PM
Dustin Kines, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Kenny Durham, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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