 Nashville, Ind. (February 11, 2026) – As the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Ind., kicks off the 2026 season, the non-profit organization announces that a total of $252,500 is being donated back into the community and county from the 2025 calendar year.Because of the forward-thinking management agreements that the venue and county leaders chose to implement, the venue disperses its operating profit to the Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF) and the Brown County Commissioners to then be donated back to the community and county. Over the past three years the Music Center has distributed a total of $396,960 to the BCCF and a total of $414,320 to the Brown County Government. The combination of operating earnings and a voluntary P.I.L.O.T. Payment (payment in lieu of taxes) helps ensure the Brown County Government continues a successful and healthy relationship with the Music Center. As part of the agreement, when BCCF receives funds, they are split between funds that support arts and culture, and the greatest community needs at that time. A portion of these funds are invested into a long-term endowment, so that the income from that endowment generates grant money each year. The remaining portion of the Music Center funds is given out through grants.The Music Center also ensures local organizations are represented and assisted in marketing the county. Since its inception in 2019, the venue has distributed over $40,000 to various Brown County organizations including Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen, Brown County Christkindl Market, Brown County Humane Society, Brown County Sheriff’s Shop With A Cop, Brown County Veterans Affairs, the Brown County Pump Track and various arts groups.While averaging over 80,000 guests the past three years, the Music Center’s goal to create and generate meaningful economic impact for the surrounding restaurants, hotels and local businesses comes to life on a regular basis. The continued success is predicated on ensuring a ‘patron first’ attitude in operating a world class venue in Southern Indiana, and more importantly, Brown County, while continuing to showcase diverse artists and performers.“The Brown County Music Center team is excited to have another year in which we can donate back to the community,” said Executive Director Christian Webb. “The success of the organization can be traced back to the wonderful core of volunteers and staff who work tirelessly to ensure each and every event is a success. We are excited about the upcoming year, along with the future of driving economic growth while continuing to build up our surrounding community with our annual disbursements.The Brown County Music Center opened its doors on August 24, 2019, featuring country music legend Vince Gill as its first headliner. Nestled on the banks of Salt Creek and located less than one mile from the largest state park in Indiana and the Town of Nashville, the Brown County Music Center is a visual and auditory masterpiece. Since its opening, the 2,000-seat live performance venue has hosted artists spanning world-class rock, blues, country, pop, jazz, oldies, throwback artists, and more, offering an incredibly intimate experience for each show with the farthest seat from the stage only 106 feet away. Nationally renowned performers have included Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, The Beach Boys, Jason Isbell, Chicago, Graham Nash, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Folds, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, America, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Gladys Knight, Air Supply, YES, Sara Evans and many more. Please check www.browncountymusiccenter.com for the latest show updates and follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | X |
Kathy Verseman – WTRE News