Music City STOL
$20 — one ticket, both days · Kids 12 & under FREE · Tickets sold at nationalstol.com/musiccity
Shortest takeoff + landing wins.
Pilots compete to take off and land in the shortest combined distance — judged head-to-head, scored in feet. Part airshow, part motorsports, and 100% American aviation: it’s the most precise sport in the sky, and it’s happening right outside Nashville for two days in October.
Two days of low-and-slow action.
- Watch the teams dial in their approaches
- Meet pilots & crews on the field
- Food trucks & local vendor booths
- Head-to-head STOL showdown, scored in feet
- Food trucks & local vendor booths
- Family-friendly, all day
Full schedule, competitor list and live-stream details at nationalstol.com/musiccity.
This is what it looks like.
Highlights from the 2025 Music City STOL weekend — the flying, the pilots, and the crowd. Click any photo to enlarge.
See it in motion.
Start with the official Music City STOL promo, then catch up on broadcast action — and subscribe so you don’t miss the 2026 live stream.
Grab the goods.
2026 Sponsorship Guide
Every tier, every benefit, and the 2025 numbers that make the case — from $1,500 Local to $25,000 Presenting.
Download PDF ↓Event Flyer
The official 2026 flyer — print it, post it at your airport, hangar, shop, or break room.
Download PDF ↓Community Brief
What Music City STOL brings to Lebanon & Wilson County — the one-pager for civic and business partners.
Download PDF ↓Photos & Video
Need imagery for a story or promo? Browse the gallery and broadcasts, or contact us for high-res files.
Request media kit →Put your brand on the flight line.
Music City STOL combines national broadcast reach — 611K+ followers, 267 million impressions across the 2025 season — with a captive, family-filled crowd on the ground all weekend. 77% of attendees drive 100+ miles to be here. There’s a tier built for every goal and budget.
| Tier | Investment | Signature benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor | $25,000 | Event title naming rights — “Music City STOL, presented by You” |
Runway Sponsor | $12,000 | Your name on the competition runway, in every aerial shot |
| Fat Tire Sponsor | $7,500 | Broadcast spot + LED wall video + premium vendor space |
| Sponsor Vision | $7,500 | Your banner on the LED wall — the event’s visual anchor |
| Armband Sponsor | $5,000 | Your logo on every attendee’s wrist, all weekend |
| Community Sponsor | $2,500 | Broadcast commercial + vendor space closest to the action |
| Local Sponsor | $1,500 | A foot in the door — PA mentions, tickets & vendor space |
“We are beyond thrilled by the incredible turnout and energy… We are impressed by the amount of out-of-state visitors that spent their time and money in Gallatin for the STOL weekend. Events like these truly highlight our city’s growing reputation as a destination for aviation enthusiasts and music fans alike.”
BOLD Aviation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — sponsorship contributions may qualify as tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
Set up shop on the flight line.
We’re building the 2026 midway now — and we’re looking for food trucks and local vendors to serve the crowd on both days, Friday and Saturday. Last year’s competition drew 1,300+ aviation fans, and spots are limited.
Food Trucks
Serve a hungry, captive crowd through a full competition weekend. Tell us about your truck, your menu, and your power/space needs — we’ll take it from there.
Email Us About Food TrucksLocal Vendor Booths
Put your business in front of the whole weekend crowd for one flat price. Bring your tent, your table, and your best stuff.
Reserve a Booth — $75Getting here is the easy part.
📍 The Venue
Lebanon Municipal Airport (M54)
200 Aviation Way, Lebanon, TN
About 30 minutes east of downtown Nashville.
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🎟 Tickets
$20 covers both days. Kids 12 & under get in free. All tickets are sold through the official National STOL page.
Buy tickets at nationalstol.com →
✈ Flying In?
M54 is the show site. Watch the official event page and National STOL socials for fly-in arrival procedures, NOTAMs and parking details as the event approaches.
📺 Can’t Make It?
The competition is broadcast live and free on the National STOL YouTube channel and nationalstol.com.