2019 NFL Draft: Downtown Nashville road closures to begin Friday for stage construction – The Tennessean

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Nashville is hosting the NFL Draft in a completely outdoor setup spread over key places in downtown. Autumn Allison, Nashville Tennessean

Nashville residents should expect downtown road closures ahead of the city hosting the 2019 NFL Draft to begin as soon as April 5.

The draft is expected to be the largest public special event ever held in Nashville and is anticipated to draw over 100,000 people to the area during its first day, according to a Metro Nashville police news release.

The draft will formally take place on April 25 through April 27. The main stage from which draft picks will be announced is to be constructed by the NFL at Riverfront Park and will face Broadway.

Nashville police will use 400 officers per day, most in uniform, others in plainclothes for security and traffic.

Nashville police officers will also help with the 20th Annual St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Saturday, April 27.

Stage construction will close roads in early April

Downtown road closures ahead of the NFL Draft will begin on Friday, April 5, according to a Nashville police news release. 

Closures are expected on First Avenue from Demonbreun to Church streets, and Broadway from First to Second avenues. The streets will close to allow for stage construction.

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On Friday, April 19th, Broadway from Fifth to Sixth avenues will close at 11 p.m. for construction of an arch.

Broadway from Fifth to Sixth avenues will reopen on April 22, with traffic on Broadway from Second to Fifth Avenues reduced to one lane in each direction.

Closures during draft week

Full closures for the NFL Draft will take effect at midnight on April 24th and involve the following:

• Broadway will be closed from First to Fifth avenues, as will First through Fifth avenues between Commerce and Demonbreun streets.
• Fourth Avenue will reopen each morning April 24, 25 and 26 for rush hour traffic and will reclose by 10 a.m. on those days.
• During the draft days, Second Ave. S. will be set up as a two-way street from Demonbreun Street to Korean Veterans Boulevard.
• The westbound lanes of Commerce Street will be set up as a two-way street between Fourth and Second avenues.
• Fourth Avenue North (after morning rush hour) will be set up as a two-way street between Commerce Street and Broadway.
• And Fifth Avenue North will be set up as a two-way street between Commerce and Demonbreun streets.

Drop-off locations

Drop-off and pick-up locations for citizens, taxis and ride share drivers will be located at:

• Broadway eastbound between Sixth and Eighth avenues;
• Broadway westbound between Seventh and Eighth avenues;
• Seventh Avenue curb lanes next to Hume Fogg High School and the Grand Lodge of Tennessee Free and Accepted Masons;
• South First Street from Nissan Stadium’s Lot T to PSC Metals;
• And Korean Veterans Boulevard parking cutouts.

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The NFL has released the renderings for the 2019 NFL Draft, which will be held in Nashville. The event is going to be a fully outdoor event downtown. Autumn Allison, Nashville Tennessean

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