TRAFFIC UPDATE: Air Show

(SMYRNA, TN) The 50th Great Tennessee Air Show flies into the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Saturday and Sunday (June 5-6, 2021). Headliners this year will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gats will open at 8:30AM and close at 4:30PM.

For more information, phone 615-549-6640 or visit the Ticket Hotline 24 / 7

Masks Required

In compliance with CDC guidelines, The Air Show has taken enhanced health and safety measures for guests, participants, volunteers and staff. MASKS ARE REQUIRED while transiting, getting food, using the restroom or any other activity. Masks are optional when seated and separated from others by at least 6 feet. This is a CASHLESS EVENT, so bring a credit card or pre-paid debit card with you.

Road Closures

Traffic issues are expected Friday through Monday. The Smyrna Police Department has plans in order to make traveling through the area easy.

UPDATE: To navigate traffic to the airport, please follow the directions below.

*GPS navigation will take you on a route that includes road closures. Following these directions will make travelling easier for you. Thank you so much and we hope you enjoy your time in our community.

DIRECTIONS / PARKING

General parking is free. Parking is on a first come, first served basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a good parking spot.

Handicap parking is available. Please have your state-issued placard or hang tag with you so that parking attendants can direct you to the appropriate parking area.

Upgraded Parking Passes can be purchased in advance on our TICKETS page.

NOTE: Air shows are large events, so please be aware that traffic may be heavy getting in and out from the show parking areas.

Please follow signs for the air show. Traffic may be routed certain ways to accommodate the large volume of air show visitors and/or due to road closures.

From Brentwood/Nashville/Madison/Hendersonville/Clarksville/Paducah, KY/

Bowling Green, KY

Take I-24 Eastbound to Exit 66-B, Sam Ridley Parkway or US Highway 41/70S Murfreesboro Road to Sam Ridley Parkway then follow the signs to the air show.

From Knoxville/Crossville/Lebanon

Take I-40 Westbound take state Route 840 Westbound to Exit 61/Jefferson Pike turn right and continue to Nissan Drive, turn right then follow the signs to the air show.

From Chattanooga/Manchester/Murfreesboro

Take I-24 Westbound to Exit 70 Almaville Road, turn right continue on Nissan Drive then follow the signs to the air show.

From Memphis/Jackson/Decatur, AL/Franklin

Take 840 Eastbound to Exit 55 Highway 41/70S, continue Northbound, on US Highway 41/70, then Exit onto TN-102 Nissan Drive and follow the signs to the air show.

Road Closures:

June 4 – 6, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Sam Ridley Parkway (SR 266) will be closed from Lowry Street (US 41/70S) to G Street

Threet Industrial Rd will be closed from Sam Ridley Parkway to Aviation Parkway

Fitzhugh Drive will be closed from Sam Ridley Parkway to 9^th Avenue

Swan Drive will be closed from Fitzhugh Drive to D Street

Nolan Drive will be closed from Sam Ridley Parkway to the Event Center entrance

Greenway Closures

June 4 – 6, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Old Jefferson Pike Trailhead, Sewart Air Base Trailhead, Ninth Avenue Trailhead, the

Event Center Trailhead, and all related trails

Lee Victory Recreation Park Closure

June 4: park is closed from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

June 5 and 6: park will not open until 5:00 pm

Lowry Street (US 41/70S)/Sam Ridley Parkway Interchange

Roadway will be open for motorists exiting Lowry Street to travel westbound on Sam Ridley Parkway. For the safety of everyone on the roadway, the shoulders and grassy area of this interchange will not serve as a viewing area; motorists are not permitted to stop in this area and pedestrians are not permitted in this area. Thank you for understanding that your safety is our priority.