Musicians Corner Food Vendor Application Form 2025 -



MUSICIANS CORNER FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION


 

Thanks for taking the time to apply to vendor at Musicians Corner. We will make sure we review every submission we get, but considering the huge number of vendors that apply we will not be able to get back to everyone and apologise if you do not hear from us.

Please fill in the following details with care and good luck from the Musicians Corner team !

Please do not apply more than once. You will see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email - if you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam folder for noreply@festivalpro.com.

Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in the heart of Music City. Located in beautiful Centennial Park, the series takes place in May, June, and September each year.

Over 1,500 artists have been showcased on the Musicians Corner stage, including legendary artists Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Vince Gill, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Musicians Corner is a program of Centennial Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, enhance, and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

March 15th

PAYMENT DEADLINE
April 30th (Spring Dates)

July 30th (Fall Dates)

WAITLIST
We will begin notifying wait listed vendors of any openings on May 1st

LOAD-IN TIMES
Exact times will be assigned to each vendor the week of the event to manage traffic flow.

EVENT LOCATION
The Musicians Corner Amphitheater, located at 27th Ave & West End in Nashville’s Centennial Park.

Fees

10' x 10' Tented Food Vendor Space:

Thursday or Friday - $115 per date
Saturday or Sunday - $140 per date
We do not supply tents, tables, or chairs

Mobile/Trailer Food Vendor Space:
Thursday or Friday - $125 per date
Saturday or Sunday - $150 per date

ARTISAN VENDORS 

This form is not for artisan vendor reservations. To apply as an artisan vendor, go to musicianscornernashville.com/local-artisans

NOTES

We strongly encourage all participants to use compostable or recyclable supplies whenever possible. Glass or styrofoam are not permitted and we ask that you avoid plastic. 

If you are available for all 18 Musicians Corner dates and are interested in becoming a Food Truck Sponsor, please reach out to Jenn Ross at jenn@conservancyonline.com. If your category is still open, we would be happy to talk through the details with you. Thanks!

Company Name *
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Mobile *
Business Zip Code *
What type of food do you serve *
Website address
Type of Space *
If Applicable: Tow Vehicle and Trailer Dimensions
Spring Dates
Friday May 16 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday May 17 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Friday May 23 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday May 24 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Sunday May 25 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Friday May 30 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday May 31 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Friday June 6 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday June 7 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Friday June 13 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday June 14 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Fall Dates
Thursday August 28 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Friday August 29 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Saturday August 30 (12 PM - 6 PM)
Friday September 5 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Friday September 12 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Friday September 19 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Friday September 26 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Please upload your logo or product photo
(MAX SIZE 5MB)

Social Media Information

Facebook page
Instagram page
Bluesky Page
Food Vendor Sponsors pay a flat fee for the entire season and are guaranteed a spot at every Musicians Corner date in 2025. They will be the exclusive vendor for their product and receive marketing support both online and onsite. Please check yes if you would like more information and our team will reach out to you. 
Interested In Sponsorship Information?
Yes
No

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance to the event.

Reservations are not confirmed until the Vendor has been contacted with a confirmation email including a payment link and payment has been received. 

Musicians Corner will send an email with load in details in advance of each date. 

EXCLUSIVITY
We have exclusive agreements for select items to be determined for the 2025 season.

BEVERAGE SALES
Food Trucks can sell any beverage of their choice EXCEPT FOR water, coffee, juices, or smoothies due to exclusive agreements. Water must be purchased directly from Musicians Corner when arriving on-site. Food trucks are free to sell soda of their choice as well as housemade beverages such as lemonade and iced tea. No alcohol sales are allowed.

FOOD TRUCK OR TRAILER SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Acting at its sole discretion, Musicians Corner reserves the right to reject any application for any reason. Musicians Corner reserves the right to place Food Trucks at their complete discretion. Musicians Corner shall have sole and complete authority to place the participant in any location contained in the food truck area, irrespective of the participant’s request. Due to the layout of the event access road, all Food Trucks will either be required to back into their space upon arrival or back out of their space upon departure. Please ensure that your driver is capable of backing up the vehicle on a curved path.

POWER AND ELECTRICITY
All Food Trucks are to provide their own generator/power source. All generators must be whisper-quiet.

SERVING CONTAINERS
We highly recommend that all food and beverages are served in/on paper or other biodegradable food containers (including plates, bowls, and cups). Food and beverages CANNOT be served using plastic wrap, plastic bags, or any Styrofoam/polystyrene foam plates, cups, or containers. No beverages in glass bottles.

DOCUMENTSAll food trucks are required to have $1,000,000 of Liability insurance naming Centennial Park Conservancy as additionally insured, Metro Fire Department certification for the vehicle, Metro Health Department certification for the vehicle, a State of Tennessee business license, and a Metro Parks permit. More information can be found at http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Permits-Rentals-and-Reservations/Food-Trucks.aspx.

LIABILITY 
Food Vendor certifies it holds adequate liability insurance to cover any occurrences resulting in damage or injury. Food Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Centennial Park Conservancy, Nashville Metropolitan Government, their employees, and agents from any and all claims, actions, and judgments, including all cost of attorney fees.

INDEMNITY Food Vendor shall indemnify and hold Centennial Park Conservancy, its staff, contractors, and volunteers harmless from any claim or cause of action arising out of, or in connection with the acts or omissions of Food Vendor under this agreement, and shall reimburse the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park for any costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in defense against any such claim.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Food Trucks must abide by the rules and regulations of the Metro Health Department.  Please contact us for more information if you are not aware of these rules and regulations.

PAYMENT
Once your application has been processed and approved you will receive a payment link. Payment is due upon receipt. Failure to pay by the deadline may result in revocation of the reservation and immediate invitation of an applicant from the waiting list.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL
This is a rain or shine event. If the event is canceled due to weather prior to 2 hours after the start of the event, Musicians Corner will refund the Vendor in full. If the vendor cancels for any reason, there will be no refund. Musicians Corner reserves the right to revoke admittance of any vendor to the festival at any time and no refund will be given.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Staff and volunteers will be on site to help you find your space. Vendors are responsible for set up and tear down of their space and are responsible for their own property while on site. Each vendor is to provide their own 10' x 10' tent, table, and chairs. Musicians Corner is not liable for any loss or damages while on site. If any vendor is found to be in violation of these guidelines, Musicians Corner reserves the right to revoke admittance of any vendor to the festival at any time and no refund will be given. Musicians Corner reserves the right to place vendors in booth locations at their complete discretion and shall have sole and complete authority to place the participant in any location contained in the vendor marketplace. Vendors may not begin load out until the event has ended and event staff have given the all-clear to bring vehicles on site or for food trucks to begin leaving. 

GUIDELINES 
Vendors should adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, and should refrain from bringing weapons, fireworks, illegal drugs, and glass containers to the event premise. Vendors and their staff should refrain from lewd, obscene, deceptive, or indecent actions, conduct, language, pictures, or portrayals on premise; and nothing shall be presented, used, or sold that is contrary to law or prohibited by ordinance of Metro Nashville Government. Violence of any kind is prohibited and cause for immediate expulsion from the events. If any vendor is found to be in violation of these guidelines, Musicians Corner reserves the right to revoke admittance of any vendor to the festival at any time and no refund will be given.

By submitting this application you agree to all of the policies indicated above.

Questions? Email joia@conservancyonline.com