Kristi W. Cline
Creative Director

After seven years of partnering with Destination Nashville as a freelance producer and writer, Kristi officially joined the team full time July 2005.  Her background in live entertainment production, concept writing and performance spans 22 years. Hailing from Arkansas, Kristi attended Henderson State University, where she studied education, music and theater. Nashville called in 1988 in the form of a performance job at Opryland USA’s “Country Music USA” where she impersonated the great ladies of country music and the legendary “Queen of Country Comedy,” Minnie Pearl.

Turning her hand to live event production, she has become a master in event concept, entertainment and design and has helped hundreds of clients bring their vision to life.  Under Kristi’s direction, Destination Nashville has garnered national recognition with award winning events including the Association of Destination Management Executives 2007 Best Innovative Event and 2009 Best Recreational Activity.  

Whether it is writing a theme song, producing that “one of a kind” event or tending to the smallest detail of design, Kristi helps to add that special “wow” to each event.