Monday, August 3, 2026 | 3 P.M.

Explore the evolution of the Music City brand. From Broadway honky-tonks and live music culture to the modern blending of country, pop, rock, Americana, and celebrity culture, Dr. Fry explains how music fans and tourists don’t just observe Nashville – they actively help create its musical identity.

FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Robert Webb Fry, Principal Senior Lecturer of Musicology & Ethnomusicology at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music Dr. Fry specializes in music tourism, fandom, and the fascinating mythology behind Nashville’s identity. Rather than teaching dry history, Dr. Fry explores how we actively experience music through places, stories, legendary recordings, and the culture of Broadway.

For your convenience, complimentary valet parking will be available and is the only parking option for this event.