Marathon Live, the Nashville-based independent venue operator and promoter has launched its Facilities Management Division, a major expansion designed to bring full-service operational expertise to live entertainment venues across the U.S. The new division, led by Mark Dinerstein (CEO), Casey Osburn (SVP Operations), and Josh Billue (Chief Development Officer), offers a wide range of venue support services — from operations and talent buying to food and beverage management, sponsorships, marketing, CRM, ticketing, production design, and facility development.
The goal is to help existing and emerging venues streamline costs while maintaining top-tier audience and artist experiences. “We are highly focused on leading the industry in creative efficiencies and lowering overheads without sacrificing a high-quality customer and artist experience,” says Dinerstein. “Our expectations are to integrate our successful practices and team members to share our reputation as a top operator in the small to midsize venue segment.”
The Facilities Management Division’s first client is Fort Worth’s Tulips FTW, a 550-capacity live music venue in the city’s Near Southside neighborhood. Known for its warehouse aesthetic and local community roots, Tulips has become a cornerstone of the Fort Worth music scene, hosting artists like Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Big Freedia, and Saosin alongside homegrown talent. “Marathon Live changes our dynamic, and we could not be more thrilled to start Tulips’ next chapter with them,” says Jason Suder, owner of Tulips FTW.
“Being part of the Marathon Live network only validates our efforts, and this collaboration opens up a world of prowess and access to artists we could not have achieved on our own.” Founded in 2011 with the opening of Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, Marathon Live has built a respected portfolio of independent venues including The Truman (Kansas City), The Signal (Chattanooga), The Hall (Little Rock), The Hawthorn (St. Louis), and the newly opened FIVE (Jacksonville, FL). With its expansion into facilities management, the company aims to extend its operational DNA — balancing independence, artist-first values, and scalable infrastructure — to a new generation of live entertainment spaces nationwide.