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The debate hall crowd awaits the arrival of John McCain and Barack Obama.
The candidates share a laugh as the questions begin.
A look outside from the Curb Event Center.
John McCain listens to a question from a debate participant.
Presidential candidate Barack Obama responds to a question from the audience.
Presidential candidate John McCain responds to a question from the audience.
The crowd looks on as McCain and Obama respond to participant questions.
John McCain greets a town hall participant.
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher addresses the audience minutes before the debate.
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher greets presidential candidate John McCain.
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher with presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Debate moderator Tom Brokaw arrives to prepare for the evening's events.
Photographers capture images of the debate.
The Ryman Auditorium played host to Belmont University's Debate Watch Party.
The crowd mingles in the lobby of the Ryman Auditorium.
Statues of Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff greet guests of Belmont University's Debate Watch party.
The crowd watched the debate on large-screen TVs at Belmont University's Debate Watch Party.
Supporters of both campaigns came out in force on the day of Belmont University's debate.
CBS "The Early Show's" Harry Smith and "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer.
Country artist John Rich performs on CBS's "The Early Show" live from Belmont.
A decoration left behind by a Barack Obama supporter.
Crowds gathered throughout the day as MSNBC broadcast live from Belmont University's quad area.
MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews interviews guests from the stage on Belmont University's quad.
Rainfall did nothing to lower spirits of the participants in debate-related activities.
A cake helps to mark the first presidential debate in Belmont University's history.
A dress rehearsal was staged to ensure cameras and lighting were in place on Monday.
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher addresses media representatives.
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean addresses media representatives.
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen addresses media representatives.
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean
Dr. Fisher speaks at Nashville's public library at a Declaration of Independence exhibit.
Transformation of the Curb Event Center into a TV studio continued over the weekend.
John McCain and Barack Obama are set to take the stage on Tuesday night.
The Curb Event Center is the backdrop to one of the broadcast platforms.
Crews from all major news outlets are on Belmont's campus in preparation for Debate08 coverage.
Volunteers and Belmont employees filled press kits for the thousands of media members.
Volunteers await instructions from the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Here, Debate08 signs adorn the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville.
Final preparations are under way for Tuesday's debate.
Students got a chance this week to write a postcard to the next president.
University Provost Dr. Dan McAlexander addresses media representatives.
A large platform will serve media members as they report on events at Belmont.
The transformation of the Curb Event Center continued this week.
Filmmaker Ken Burns spoke this week as part of Belmont's "Art of Being Free" series.
Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, Ken Burns, Provost Dr. Dan McAlexander
Belmont's Curb Event Center will be transformed into a TV studio during the presidential debate.
Crews are prepping the interior of the Curb Event Center for the presidential debate.
Curtains will help crews transform the Curb Event Center into a TV studio.
The Curb Event Center is also home for several Belmont Bruin sports teams.
Belmont University's campus is in full swing with debate preparations.
Belmont President Bob Fisher and members of the Debate 08 Honorary Host Committee.
John Seigenthaler and Roy Neel, Chief of Staff for the Honorable Al Gore, swap debate stories.
Roy Neel recounts his experiences preparing Al Gore for his presidential debates.
Belmont's Freeman Hall
Belmont's Bell Tower
Inside Belmont's Beaman Student Life Center
Melinda Doolittle and Belmont President Dr. Robert Fisher at the Rock the Vote event.
Melinda Doolittle rocks the crowd at Saturday's Rock the Vote event.
The skeleton for the 25,000 square foot media tent is put in place.
The 25,000 square foot tent will house the expected 3,000 media representatives.
Workers continue their work on the 25,000 square foot media filing center.
An aerial view of the tent that is set to house about 3,000 media during the debate.
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All images by Belmont University photographer Michael Krouskop.
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