Music is never far from earshot at Vanderbilt, whether it’s drifting across Rand Wall or blasting out of a dorm window. Once a year, that energy gathers in one place: Lights on the Lawn. The student-led concert is more than a lineup of artists; it’s a campus tradition that blends music, community and philanthropy into one night under the stars. For one night, the stress of exams fades, replaced by flashing lights, a strong bass and a shared sense of purpose.
For Sully Watts, president of LOTL, the annual concerts extend beyond the music they play. The event champions community, education and carrying forward a mission that began more than a decade ago.
“Thirteen years ago, two members of ADPi had a close friend who was injured in a boating accident,” Watts said. “He suffered spinal cord damage, and the medical bills were overwhelming.”…