Nashville’s growing community of digital storytellers, influencers and creative entrepreneurs will come together August 27–30 for the 2026 Blogger Xchange XPO, an immersive four-day experience centered on education, professional development, networking and content creation.
Now in its third year, the BX XPO will take place across four Nashville venues, with each day offering attendees a different theme and experience. This year’s theme, “The Future of Creation: Fueling Culture & Owning Conversations,” reflects the evolving role creators play in shaping culture, building communities and connecting audiences with brands.
The weekend is designed for creators at every stage—from those publishing their first pieces of content to established influencers and digital entrepreneurs looking to expand their brands and business opportunities. Tickets and multi-day XPasses are available now at XPO2026.BloggerXchange.com. Attendees can choose from VIP XPasses as well as two-day and three-day Creator XPasses.
“The XPO will be an amazing weekend where creators can connect with each other, connect with our brand partners and take away helpful skills and tips to grow,” said Blogger Xchange owner Leigh Lovett. “Each day of the XPO has a different theme at a different venue. We are highlighting amazing Nashville venues, awesome Nashville brands, along with our generous national brand partners.”
Lovett said the event was intentionally developed to offer creators something beyond the traditional conference experience.
“It’s truly more than a regular conference,” she said. “It’s an immersive experience that we are happy to call the BX XPO.”
Four Days and Four Nashville Venues
The 2026 BX XPO begins Thursday, August 27, with an exclusive VIP and Sponsor Party at the Salt Ranch Hotel.
On Friday, August 28, attendees can participate in a selection of XPO Xperiences before gathering for the official XPO Opening Party at Vinyl Vault.
The main conference takes place Saturday, August 29, at Nossi College of Art & Design. Saturday’s programming will include keynote speakers, a panel featuring Nashville creative agencies, professional development sessions and afternoon breakout discussions. The BX Marketplace will also give creators, entrepreneurs and participating brands an opportunity to showcase their products and services.
The weekend concludes Sunday, August 30, at AURA Events Center with the BX Brunch Xperience and the inaugural BX Creator Awards. This will be the first time Blogger Xchange has presented the awards as the finale of its annual XPO weekend.
Scheduled speakers include Shelby Vert, Jasmine Sweet, Blake Gifford, Funmi Ford and other professionals from the creative, media and marketing industries.
The event will also connect creators with a diverse collection of local and national brand partners. Participating brands include Visit Music City, Google Fiber, Taziki’s Nashville, Playa Bowls, Black Candle Co., God Made Merch, Buff City Soap, Metropolis, Cape Coast, McDonald’s Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Predators and Picker’s Vodka.
VIP XPasses and two- and three-day Creator XPasses are available.
Influencing for Good in Music City
Blogger Xchange was founded in Nashville in 2017 and has grown into the city’s largest network for bloggers and influencers. Its community now includes more than 1,500 creators producing content across Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube.
While the organization helps connect creators with educational resources, professional opportunities and brand partnerships, community service has also become a central part of its mission.
In 2025, the organization launched BX CARES, an initiative connecting Nashville influencers with nonprofit organizations through volunteer opportunities and community-centered content creation. Blogger Xchange also uses its platform to highlight Nashville’s small-business community and encourage creators to use their influence for a positive purpose.
A portion of the proceeds from the 2026 BX XPO will support this year’s BX CARES nonprofit partners: 4GEMS Inc., Nashville Rescue Mission and ShowerUp Nashville.
Through its combination of creator education, brand engagement, community service and celebration, Blogger Xchange hopes the 2026 XPO will demonstrate the power creators possess when they have the resources—and the confidence—to own their stories and conversations.
The 2026 Blogger Xchange XPO takes place Thursday, August 27, through Sunday, August 30, at venues throughout Nashville. For ticket information, schedules and additional event details, visit xpo2026.bloggerxchange.com.
