Music City STOL 2026 — Press Room.
Friday, October 9 is Media Day. Pilots and aircraft on the ramp from 8 a.m., practice rounds 11 a.m.–3 p.m. with a clear field for cameras, live shots from the ramp, and a limited number of media rides with competing pilots — prior approval only, subject to change at any time. Saturday is Competition Day; credentialed media are welcome both days and results go out within two hours of the final round. Credentials, interviews and ride requests: email or text by Wednesday, October 7. Media check-in on event days is at the main gate on Castle Heights Ave.; Civil Air Patrol volunteers direct media parking.
At a glance.
Downloads.
Media Kit
The complete 22-page kit: fact sheet, schedule, story angles, spokesperson bio, sponsors, boilerplates, brand guide and photo contact sheet.
Press Release
Announcement release, September 14, 2026 — editable Word file and print-ready PDF.
Media Advisory
What / when / where, visuals, interviews, live shots and credentials.
Fact Sheet
Event at a glance, what STOL is, and the weekend schedule — three pages from the kit.
Logos
Music City STOL Lebanon 2026 mark, BOLD Aviation and National STOL logos — PNG, vector PDF and EPS.
Photos.
Twelve cleared frames from 2023–2025, 2,500 px on the long side. Every photo must carry the credit shown.
Need something specific? The full library holds 800+ frames from 2023–2025 — email chad@boldaviation.org for full-resolution files or a themed selection.
Video.
Official 2026 promo. Saturday’s competition streams live and free on the National STOL YouTube channel.
Boilerplates.
Approved “about” paragraphs. Use verbatim; edit only for length.
About Music City STOL
Music City STOL is a two-day short takeoff and landing (STOL) competition and community event held each October just outside Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the National STOL Series, the event brings competition pilots from across the country to Lebanon Municipal Airport (M54) in Wilson County to take off and land in the fewest possible feet — scored to the foot in front of a live crowd and a national broadcast audience. Founded in 2023, Music City STOL combines precision flying with food trucks, static aircraft displays, local vendors and a family-friendly day at the airport. The event is produced by BOLD Aviation, a Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofit; proceeds support youth flight-training scholarships. Music City STOL 2026 takes place October 9–10 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Tickets and information: boldaviation.org.
About BOLD Aviation
BOLD Aviation is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of aviators. Through aviation events, education and flight-training scholarships, BOLD Aviation provides young people with pathways to pursue their passion for flight. BOLD Aviation is the producer and host of Music City STOL; proceeds from the event directly support its mission to expand opportunities for youth in aviation. Learn more at boldaviation.org.
About the National STOL Series
Founded in 2020, National STOL is the country's premier short takeoff and landing competition series — a sport-style format that's part airshow, part motorsports and 100% American aviation. The series has grown from four competitions in 2021 to ten events coast-to-coast in 2026, culminating in the National Finals in Texas. Pilots compete in classes ranging from vintage Cubs and stock touring aircraft to purpose-built Unlimited backcountry machines, earning points toward an annual national title. Every major competition is broadcast live; in 2025 the series drew 14,500+ in-person attendees, 759,000+ live-stream views and 267 million impressions across a social following of more than 611,000. National STOL partners with host airports and communities to turn a weekend competition into a regional economic event. Learn more at nationalstol.com.
Usage terms.
Photos, logos and documents on this page may be used for editorial and promotional coverage of Music City STOL and BOLD Aviation. Every photo must carry the credit shown. Not for resale, stock or unrelated commercial use. Logo usage rules are in the media kit’s brand guide (page 18).