Following Bonnaroo’s cancellation, Grimey’s New & Preloved Music in Nashville has been handing out free Bonnaroo shirts to local fans. The store confirmed this with a recent social media post featuring the iconic pinkish tees ready for pickup.
The gesture has sparked mixed reactions in the community. Many appreciate the effort to repurpose shirts that would have otherwise gone unused, reducing waste. However, some fans—especially those who purchased the shirts at or ahead of the cancelled festival—have expressed disappointment seeing them distributed for free. Several note that the shirts were not even available during the event, and the timing of the giveaway weeks after the cancellation sparked questions about accessibility and fairness.
Overall, the buzz blends gratitude for Grimey’s eco-conscious move with a hint of frustration over how and when the Bonnaroo merch was made available.
Source: r/bonnaroo