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2009 Bowl Week Special Events TBD
A look at 2008 Bowl Week Special Events
Nashville’s Holiday Tradition!
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Official Welcome Party - Sunday, December 28, 2008 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 kicked off Bowl Week and all of the activities revolving around the Bowl. The Party featured student-athletes participating in the Welcome Party festivities.
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2008 Rib-Eating Contest Winner VU's Eric Hensley
and VU Head Coach Bobby Johnson
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FCA Breakfast- Monday, December 27, 2008
The Fellowship for Christian Athletes hosts an annual 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 was Kevin Dyson. Guest speakers have included individuals from the military as well as the Tennessee Titans.
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Kevin Dyson
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Wives & Daughters Tour - Monday, December 29, 2008
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.
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Team Construction Players Party - Monday, December 29, 2008
A student-athletes only event hosted by Dave & Buster’s at Opry Mills, players enjoed a friendly competition through a NASCAR Tournament Challenge and had a chance to eat, drink and have fun before game day. Team Construction serves as the title sponsor.
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SunTrust VIP Dinner - Monday, December 29, 2008
A special evening hosted by SunTrust and the Bowl’s Board of Directors, this event was 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 were treated with true southern hospitality. SunTrust serves as the title sponsor.
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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 had a chance to interact with SEC & ACC student-athletes and coaches.
The event included an opportunity to listen to a Q & A session with both BC's Jeff Jagodzinski and VU's Bobby Johnson.
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MusicFest/Battle of the Bands presented by CMT - Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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 converged on world-famous 2nd Avenue for the outdoor party featuring SEC & ACC pep bands and cheerleaders. Multiple venues opened their doors with discounts to Bowl fans who purchased the official Bowl Patch. Truly a memorable downtown event where various genres of live music play. Admission is always Free!
Open to the general public.
CMT serves as the presenting sponsor.
Celebrity Emcee for 2008- Diana DeGarmo
Live entertainment featured- CARTER TWINS
Josh and Zach Carter
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Pre-Game Tailgate Party - Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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.
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Pre-game Concert - Wednesday, December 31, 2008
This pre-game party led up to the Bowl. Open to the general public, fans from the SEC and ACC had an opportunity to party within steps from LP Field in the South End Zone Area Lot R (Admission Free). Live entertainment was available for Bowl fans along with interactive games for the entire family. A great start for gameday and a great way to be a part of all of the pageantry of the Bowl. Open to the general public.
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Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 LP Field
One of the hottest post-season Bowl games, as the ACC and the SEC Conferences squared off in
Music
City at LP Field. Broadcasted live on ESPN, the Bowl is Nashville’s Holiday Tradition. The ACC and SEC feature the some of the largest, most loyal, and rabid college football fan bases in the country.
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For tickets and/or event information, corporate packages, or sponsorship information,
call the BOWL office at 615-743-3130.
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