I've been around CMA Fest long enough to remember when it was still called Fan Fair, and watching it evolve over the years has been pretty fascinating. For all the big headliners and packed stadium shows, some of the best moments still happen by accident... wandering into a side stage, catching an artist you've never heard of, or stumbling across something that wasn't on your schedule at all.

That's exactly what inspired today's Local's List. Do615's own Jess Gomez rounded up some of her favorite discoveries from this year's CMA Fest, and it's a great reminder that sometimes the best souvenirs aren't the ones you can fit in a tote bag.

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• Meet & Three returns to Harken Hall with Book NOT Brooke, Kitty Coen, and Cooper Ramsey sharing songs, stories, and three very different perspectives in one room. Win your way in to enjoy the trio!*

• Deborah Allen welcomes country legends Larry Gatlin and Billy Dean to The Franklin Theatre for an afternoon of gospel, storytelling, and timeless songs. Put your name in for a chance to be there.*

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• Plus other just-announced shows from Sylvan Esso, Ravyn Lenae, Fruition, and more!

LOCAL’S LIST: DO615’s OWN JESS GOMEZ & THE THINGS SHE DISCOVERED AT CMA FEST

CMA Fest is more than the headliners. Jess Gomez spent the week bouncing between stages, stumbling onto new artists, and finding the little moments that make CMA Fest feel bigger than the lineup poster. This week, she shares some of those lesser-known discoveries that surprised and even delighted her!

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• If you've ever lost 20 minutes to the East Nashville Facebook page, this one's for you. This Tomato Art Fest weekend tradition turns the neighborhood's most unhinged posts into a musical, and yes, it's somehow even funnier live, so snag tickets and join the chat room.

• Vegas is overrated. Strega's new Little Neon Chapel is now booking tiny weddings, vow renewals, pet ceremonies, and elopements, just steps away from your post-"I do" celebratory cocktail. Whether you're making it official or just stopping by to see what all the fuss is about, it's worth a look.

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