The Sad and Lonely Ruins of Starwood Amphitheater

Took a trip to south Nashville today and decided to do some urban exploring. A jumped barricade and a mile or so hike later I was there, at the scene of some of my fondest memories:

The main parking lot of off of Murfreesboro Road.

Entrance to the pavilion looking up at the grass/general admission area. 

Looking down at the stage from the walkway between the grass and pavilion. 

The view of the stage from right behind the soundboard. 

Steps leading to the stage from the pit in front of the first row.

On top of the world! - AKA the view from the dead center of the stage.

It's been 9 years since the last show took place here, and all that's happened is a once amazing venue been left to rot. None of the promised luxury condos or mixed use shops. Just concrete, weeds, trash and rubble.

R.I.P. Starwood, those of us who knew you in better days will never forget.