Bluebird Cafe is latest Nashville music venue to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test – Tennessean

The Bluebird Cafe is the latest Nashville music venue to announce it will be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon entry.

The new COVID-19 restrictions which apply to all patronsand staff go into effect Aug. 20, the venue announced on Friday. For performers, this goes into effect Sept. 16.

Bluebird reopened for the first time July 16 after being closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are joining many other local venues in making the health and safety of our staff, songwriters and customers our highest priority," Bluebird Cafe said in a statement.

A negative COVID-19 test is required to be administered within 48 hours of entry. This can be presented as a printed or digital copy. At-home tests will not be accepted, the venue added.

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The proof of vaccination must match the name of your government-issued ID. A photo, copy or original copy of your vaccination card will be accepted.

The venue also said masks are strongly recommended, although they are not required.

The iconic Bluebird Cafe joins other Nashville music venues like Exit/In, The 5 Spot and City Winery, among others, who are implementing COVID-19 restrictions as the delta variant continues to surge in Tennessee. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, scheduled for Sept. 2-5 in Manchester, Tennessee, also implemented similar COVID-19 restrictions.

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Exit/In replied to Bluebird's announcement on Twitter sending support.

"Sending all our support & love to @BluebirdCafeTN," the venue said.

Daniella Medina is a digital producer for the USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter @danimedinanews.

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