Society of Leaders In Development (Solid) Returns With 29th Annual Crawfish Boil In Nashville
This Year’s Event Set Record-High Numbers With Over 500 Attendees
Nashville, Tenn., (April 23, 2026) –– The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) hosted its 29th Annual Crawfish Boil on April 21 in the Sony Music Publishing parking lot. This year’s event set a SOLID record with over 500 attendees and was followed by an official after party at the Virgin Hotel Rooftop. As SOLID’s largest and most anticipated event of the year, the Crawfish Boil once again brought together hundreds of music industry professionals for an evening of community and celebration.
Hosted in partnership with Sony Music Publishing, the annual event has become a staple within the Nashville music industry, known for blending networking with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Attendees enjoyed crawfish from Spicy Heads Crawfish, non-seafood options from All Seasons Sports Grill, paired with a wide range of food, beverages, and activations from local vendors and brands.
Attendees get creative with their crawfish.
Photo credit Morgan Jergens.
Attendees playing cornhole.
Photo credit Morgan Jergens.
“From line dancing and cornhole to live music and multiple amazing activities, this year’s Crawfish Boil was truly a community engaging experience. Thank you to Sony Music Publishing, all of our sponsors, and to the Nashville entertainment community for your continued support,” said SOLID’s 2026 Social Chair, Chandel Shanklin.
SOLID’s 2026 Co-Chair, Shana Saunders added, “After two years of attending the SOLID Crawfish Boil and hearing it called THE event in Nashville, being on the planning committee this year felt special. It’s more than food and music, it’s real community. It took a lot to bring it all together, but working alongside Chandel, our social committee, and the SOLID family made it something I’m proud to be part of.”
Participating vendors and partners included NB Goods, New Heights Brewery, Black Box Ice Cream Truck, White Squirrel Brewery, Black Sheep Tequila, Honeytree Meadery, Twisted Sistuhs, Image Brand Nashville, and more. The event also featured live music from DJ Dom and DJ Solo, games, and interactive experiences throughout the evening.
Following the main event, attendees were invited to continue the night at the official after party at the Virgin Hotel Rooftop Bar & Pool Club.
For more information about SOLID and upcoming initiatives, visit solidnashville.org.
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