THE MUSIC CITY BOWL AND THE EVENTS AROUND IT DELIVER AN EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS, LOCAL FANS, STUDENT-ATHLETES, CONFERENCE PARTNERS, SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS AND THE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY. THIS POST-SEASON COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL GAME WAS CREATED IN 1998 TO STIMULATE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE NASHVILLE ECONOMY, NATIONAL IMAGE, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE WHILE SHOWCASING THE CITY AS A PREMIER DESTINATION WITH AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $235k
- Bonus
- $131k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $87k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- $345
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $88k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $305
- Benefits
- $349
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/president Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Tennessee | $235k | $131k | $4k | $20k | $390k $413k |
COO / SVP Events & Operations 25th percentile to median | $87k | $17k | $345 | $14k | $119k $126k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $88k | $15k | $305 | $349 | $103k $110k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSIC CITY BOWL INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $349k in 2023 to $390k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 47%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MUSIC CITY BOWL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MUSIC CITY BOWL INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MUSIC CITY BOWL INC received $389,610 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MUSIC CITY BOWL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MUSIC CITY BOWL INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSIC CITY BOWL INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are MUSIC CITY BOWL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MUSIC CITY BOWL INC reported $9M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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