Nashville To Hold Vigil Tonight For Las Vegas Shooting Victims

Nashville Vigil Set

Following last night's (10/1) mass shooting at the ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL in LAS VEGAS, NBC-TV affiliate WSMV-TV/NASHVILLE is reporting that the city of NASHVILLE will hold a vigil TONIGHT (10/2) for the victims of the shooting. The vigil is slated to take place at NASHVILLE's ASCEND AMPHITHEATER beginning at 6p (CT), with free parking available at NISSAN STADIUM in Lot R. 

NASHVILLE Mayor MEGAN BARRY, COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CMA) CEO SARAH TRAHERN, and NASHVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS CORP Pres./CEO BUTCH SPYRIDON released the following joint statement: "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the tragic events in LAS VEGAS, especially the victims, their families and friends, and the fans, artists, and crews from our Country community in VEGAS. This festival brought together people from all backgrounds united in enjoying life through music. Safety at all of our events is and will remain our top priority. We are constantly adjusting our event security measures year-round, partnering and consulting with experts at the federal, state, and local levels through our full-time security team and the METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT. We will continue our efforts to provide the most comprehensive security possible."

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