Country music is one of the great constants in Nashville, but that doesn't mean there isn't more to enjoy. Why it matters: Sometimes longtime residents need a break from the boot scooting. State of play: While CMA Fest is certainly the biggest event of the weekend,

Country music's biggest stars will takeover downtown Nashville for the world's longest-running country music festival from June 5-8. CMA Fest will have 10 stages across Nashville, many of them free to the public, with the biggest performances taking place at Nissan Stadium. From bag policies to road closures, FOX 17 News has you covered.

By Tom Roland CMA Fest will officially launch June 5-8 in Downtown Nashville, with tens of thousands of fans expected to participate in nightly stadium concerts, plus hundreds of daytime performances at smaller venues.