What started as one-day “Gospel Brunch & Pig Roast” at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison,TN in October of 2022, ONE BIG LOVE has now turned into an ever evolving music & food festival highlighting some of the most inspiring and upcoming musicians, artisans, and chefs in Nashville. In it’s first year One Big Love has hosted over 100 world class acts, from local up and comers, to seasoned national touring bands, Billboard chart toppers, and Grammy award winning artists.

Festival founder & curator Paul McDonald had a dream of creating his own music festival ever since he first starting playing in bands almost 20 years ago. “I’ve been on the road playing music for what feels like most of my life. I’ve played more dive bars, honky tonks, & festivals than I can count. Somewhere along the way I thought it was time to have my own space where everyone is invited to the party. No genres. No cliques. No egos. Just authentic artists doing it for the right reasons. I wanted a vehicle where I could get all my friends and favorite artists together and we could use our voices for the greater good, raising funds for charitable causes and lifting up the local community together. After all these years, I’ve found that giving back and helping others is really what it’s all about.”

Paul has created & currated a festival experience that will be sure to showcase some of the best music, food, and art in the area. Each show pairs some of Nashville’s best visual artists, chefs, vendors, and musicians to bring you one the most exciting music & food experiences in Nashville. The mission is always to GIVE BACK. Net profits from each show will be used to lift up local organizations and non-profits within the community.