07/23/2026
2026 Spirit of the District Award Announcement!
BARRETT HOBBS
The DISTRICT is proud to announce Barrett Hobbs as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of The DISTRICT Award. Barrett has dedicated his career to enhancing Nashville’s entertainment, tourism, and downtown business community while preserving the authentic character that makes the city unique.
Barrett Hobbs is a Nashville native, multi-generational hospitality leader, and Founder and Principal of Cumberland Hospitality Group. Continuing a legacy that began with his family founding of the Nashville Palace in 1977, Barrett owns and operates some of Nashville’s most recognized entertainment venues, including the Scoreboard Bar & Grill, Bootleggers Inn, and Doc Holliday’s with continued operation of the iconic Nashville Palace.
His impact extends well beyond hospitality through decades of service to Nashville through many leadership affiliations including:
Chair, Music City Center Board
Board Member, Nashville Sports Council
Active Member, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation (CVC)
Founding Member, Broadway Entertainment Association
Former Chair, The DISTRICT and District Merchants Association, (10+ years)
Former Board Member, Nashville Downtown Partnership
Through his commitment to live music, locally owned businesses, community service, and the continued success of downtown Nashville, Barrett exemplifies the spirit of leadership, stewardship, and advocacy that this award was created to honor.
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The District Nashville
Spirit of The District Award
The purpose of this award is to honor a person or persons who have provided great-service & leadership to The DISTRICT and who have worked to broaden The DISTRICT’s influence, outreach and goodwill.
