Free Concert Transforming Nashville Into Massive Birthday Bash

Anytime someone hits a milestone birthday, it's time to celebrate, so why not honor one of Nashville's most famous honky-tonks on its 60th birthday?

Tootsie's is celebrating turning the big 6-0 next week with its annual birthday bash on lower Broadway, including a free concert with plenty of famous faces, FOX 17 reports. The concert, which is open to the public, will feature performances from some big names in country music, including Jon Pardi, Montgomery Gentry, Chase Rice, Jelly Roll, Mitch Rossell, Colt Ford, Randy Houser, and more. Though some artists have been announced, Tootsie's says, "you never know who is going to drop by."

"Tootsie's Birthday Bash has become one of the most highly-anticipated annual events on lower Broadway. Each year it gets bigger and better," said Tootsie's owner Steve Smith. "Many artists started at Tootsie's, and having them come back year after year is a great honor to the legacy and memory of Tootsie Bess! Everyone should come out and experience that magic on our birthday!"

The party kicks off around noon October 5 with live music that will play until midnight. The main lineup will take the stage around 5 p.m. According to the news outlet, Broadway will be closed from 5 a.m. October 5 to 5 a.m. October 6 between 4th and 5th Avenues.