2008 Bowl Week Special Events

Nashville’s Holiday Tradition!

Official Welcome Party - Sunday, December 28, Onboard the General Jackson The Bowl’s welcome event for the student-athletes, coaches, SEC & ACC administrators, Bowl sponsors & partners, along with Nashville dignitaries. This event officially kicks off Bowl Week and all of the activities revolving around the Bowl. The Party features student-athletes participating in the Welcome Party festivities. Invitations are required.	2007 Rib-Eating Contest at the Wildhorse Saloon
FCA Breakfast - Monday, December 29 The Fellowship for Christian Athletes hosts an event for the Bowl’s student-athletes, college football fans, and Nashville community. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, the FCA Breakfast features a unique guest speaker to share his/her faith and love for sports. This year's guest speaker will be Kevin Dyson. Guest speakers have included individuals from the military as well as the Tennessee Titans. Call the FCA at 615-889-8808 for tickets. 8 a.m. Open to general public.
Wives & Daughters Tour - Monday, December 29 A fun-filled day for the wives & daughters of coaches, administrators, and Bowl VIP’s. The special guests are given a taste of what Music City has to offer as they are given a VIP tour for a day at some of Nashville ’s best attractions, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the historic Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Café for lunch and live entertainment. Invitations are required.
Team Construction Players Party - Monday, December 29 This is a student-athletes only event hosted by Dave & Buster’s at Opry Mills. Players enjoy a friendly competition through a NASCAR Tournament Challenge and have a chance to eat, drink and have fun before game day. Team Construction serves as the title sponsor.
SunTrust VIP Dinner - Monday, December 29 A special evening hosted by SunTrust and the Bowl’s Board of Directors, this event is exclusively for university administrators, coaches, and other VIP’s in town for Bowl Week. Held at Old Hickory Steakhouse and featuring live entertainment Music City style, VIP’s will be treated with true southern hospitality. Invitations are required. SunTrust serves as the title sponsor.
Franklin American Mortgage Bowl Coaches Luncheon presented by WKRN News 2 - Tuesday, December 30, Wildhorse Saloon, Downtown Nashville The official chalk talk event for the players, coaches, administrators, and fans in town for Bowl Week. Fans have a chance to interact with SEC & ACC student-athletes and coaches including an opportunity to have a Q & A session with both head coaches from the participating schools. Nearly 1,000 were in attendance during last year’s event. The Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. RSVP’s required. Open to the general public.
MusicFest/Battle of the Bands presented by CMT - Tuesday, December 30 Nashville ’s calling card is music. From rock to bluegrass, jazz to country, Music City is home to some of the best musicians and entertainment in the world. MusicFest is the ultimate party atmosphere downtown the night before the game. Thousands of fans will converge on world-famous 2^nd Avenue for the outdoor party featuring SEC & ACC pep bands and cheerleaders. Multiple venues will open their doors to Bowl fans for a memorable downtown event where various genres of live music will play. Show your Bowl Patch (Patches available here!) and receive special Fan discounts at participating Patch Partner locations. The Battle of the Bands kicks off at 6 p.m. and MusicFest lasts throughout the night. Admission is Free! Open to the general public. CMT serves as the presenting sponsor. Celebrity Emcee - Diana DeGarmo With an amazing range and vocal prowess far beyond her years, Diana DeGarmo gained overnight fame as runner-up on the third season of the No. 1 series on television, "American Idol." That led to the release of her first single, "Dreams," which claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart, and her full-length RCA album, "Blue Skies." DeGarmo has also conquered the Great White Way, starring as Penny Pingleton in Broadway's "Hairspray" and as Brooklyn in the first national tour of "BKLYN: The Musical." The talented singer's television credits include ABC-TV's "Walt Disney World Christmas Parade," as well as NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and CMT's reality series "Gone Country." DeGarmo is a proud supporter of our American Troops and even did a tour overseas with the USO and the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace. She is now writing and recording a country album in Nashville with superstar singer/songwriter/producer John Rich. Live entertainment featuring, CARTER TWINS, Josh and Zach Carter Growing up in Akron, Ohio, 18-year-old twins Josh and Zach Carter were surrounded by music from the time they were born. Their mother worked in country radio and encouraged their interest — Zach stole time at her piano, while she taught Josh “Stairway to Heaven” on the guitar. The family moved to Hilton Head, S.C. when the brothers were fifteen, and they continued to craft their musicianship playing hundreds of live gigs while juggling a busy high school schedule. In 2007, the Carter Twins were in Los Angeles performing and scored a chance meeting with an MTV exec, who ultimately led them to CMT. The brothers recently completed high school and moved to Nashville to pursue their music career full-time under the development of CMT. Still settling into their new digs, Josh and Zach spent the summer working with some of Music City’s best songwriters and crafting as many as 30 songs in just three months. Under the helm of Frank Rogers, Billboard magazine’s #1 country producer, the Carter Twins are working on their debut album for an anticipated release in Summer 2009.
Pre-Game Tailgate Party - Wednesday, December 31 Experience an incredible tailgating event a few hours prior to the Bowl. Exclusively for Bowl sponsors, corporate ticket package purchasers, and other VIP’s, the pregame event is just a few steps away from LP Field in the South Endzone (adjacent to Lot R). The Tailgate Party is heated & tented, and includes food & beverage. Perfect for entertaining customers or having fun with friends & family, the event opens its doors at 12 p.m. Invitations are required.
Pre-game Concert - Wednesday, December 31 This pre-game party leads up to the Bowl. Open to the general public, fans from the SEC and ACC will have an opportunity to party within steps from LP Field in the South End Zone Area Lot R (admission is Free). Live entertainment will be available for Bowl fans along with interactive games for the entire family. It’s a great start for gameday and a great way to be a part of all of the pageantry of the Bowl. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Open to the general public.
Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - Wednesday, December 31 / 2:30 CST / LP Field One of the hottest post-season Bowl games, as the ACC and the SEC Conferences square off in Music City at LP Field. Broadcast live on ESPN, the Bowl is Nashville’s Holiday Tradition. The ACC and SEC feature some of the largest, most loyal, and rabid college football fan bases in the country. To renew your tickets online click here! Tickets go on-sale to the general public in early September 2008. Teams will be announced Sunday, December 7, 2008.

For tickets and/or event information, corporate packages, or sponsorship information,
call the BOWL office at 615-743-3130.