WRITE SOMETHING SOMEONE NEEDS TO HEAR.
WE'LL SHOW IT TO THE CITY.
Sunday, May 24 · 1:00 PM Central
Your message will appear on a massive digital billboard in downtown Nashville — streamed live, photographed, and shared.
"You're not behind. You're just getting started."
— Alex
"One bad day doesn't mean a bad life."
— Jordan
"Someone is glad you're still here."
— Daniel
SUBMIT YOUR MESSAGE
Black background. White text. Your words.
Keep it positive. Keep it real.
By submitting, you agree your first name and message may appear on the billboard, livestream, and public gallery, and that you accept our terms and content guidelines.
GOING LIVE
Every approved message will rotate on the Nashville billboard throughout the afternoon.
We'll be:
- · Streaming it live
- · Capturing photos
- · Publishing a public gallery
So you can see your message — and share it — from anywhere.
If you're nearby, come see it in person.
WHY WE'RE DOING THIS
Mental health matters.
We built The Public Bored to help people across the globe amplify their voice and messaging on the world's largest outdoor screens.
This is our way of amplifying community voices across the country.
Because sometimes the right words, at the right moment, can help someone keep going.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT MESSAGE
- ·Short. People see this while driving. Say one thing well.
- ·Positive. Say what someone needs to hear.
- ·Real. Write it like you'd say it out loud.
- ·Personal. First name only.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Every message is reviewed before going live.
If approved:
- · It runs on the billboard May 24
- · It appears in the livestream
- · It's added to the public gallery after
IF YOU NEED HELP RIGHT NOW
You don't have to wait for a billboard.
- · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
- · Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
- · Tennessee Crisis Line — 855-274-7471