. Let us introduce you to a first-of-its-kind extreme sports music festival that will be taking over our riverfront + the Tennessee River for the next three years: The . Brought to you by professional cliff diver and CEO + Founder of Travis Sims, this three-day event — held from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28 — will feature internationally recognized sports, from diving and rock climbing to wakesurfing and BMX.
Sims said Cliff Cruise combines cliff jumping with cleanup efforts in local watering holes around the US + Guatemala — since its beginning, participants have collected 30,000-40,000 pounds of trash. “Over the last seven years, I’ve been trying to use cliff jumping and extreme sports as a catalyst to promote environmental action,” he said. Last year, Sims brought his work to Tennessee and forged a connection with + , resulting in the creation of this event.
Outside of Red Bull, this is the first time a city has granted permission for public diving. Let’s to some of the bigger need-to-knows. Daily festivities + participation The festival is free and open to the public from 4 p.
m. to 11 p.m.
each day and will feature international diving competitions. Those interested in competing can for more information. There will be activities suitable for all ages and skill sets.
Slacklining and kayaking demonstrations, a from ChattSkates + guides from pro wakesurfers. Some other highlights include electronic music + DJs, a partnership with Riverfront Nights, a.