UPDATE: The Lyrics on the Lawn concert tonight has been canceled due to rain.
Main Street Greeneville’s Summer Concert Series celebrates eleven years with the third show of 2024 on Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 pm. The FREE concert will be held on the lawn of the Dickson-Williams Mansion in the heart of downtown Greeneville, Tennessee. The concerts take place each Thursday evening in July. Get your dancing shoes out and get ready to boogie. This week’s concert and the third of the season will feature the best swing and 80’s music around. Break out that 80’s outfit and get in the groove. Rumor has it there might be a contest for the best outfit. The concert will open with a local favorite the Greeneville Community Swing Band followed by headliner Club Rewind. The opening act will begin at 7 with intermission scheduled for 7:45 and the headliner taking the stage at 8. The event is scheduled rain or shine on the lawn of the mansion. Severe weather may force a cancellation so stay tuned to all forms of media for updates.
Greeneville Community Swing Band Bio
We are a group of local musicians who love to play swing music. Some of us have played together for more than 10 years. Our band consists of high school students, music teachers, and others with varied careers and varied music backgrounds. We really enjoy playing together. If you aren’t familiar with swing music, checkout our schedule and come listen to us play. Your toes won’t stop tapping! On occasion we might host short dance lessons before our performance.”
Club Rewind Bio
“Club Rewind is an 80’s Pop/Rock/Party Tribute Band that plays 80’s music that everyone knows and loves!! Presenting their High-Energy, practically Non-Stop, interactive style of performances, fans have said that Rewind shows are more of an Experience, not just a show. You will see Colorful Neon, animal prints, Rubiks Cubes, air guitars, more cowbells and Aquanet (well maybe a little) than ever before! In the blink of an eye, Club Rewind brings crowds Back into the Bodacious 80’s!!”
Open Mic
A new feature this year will be an Open Mic opportunity each week from 6 – 7:00pm. Open Mic will be located over in the Food Court/Café area. This is open to all from the kiddos to adults. If you are interested in participating contact and speak with Jann at the Main Street office at 423-639-7102 to reserve a slot. There will be four slots per week. Sing, play an instrument or do both acoustically or via Bluetooth with the provided mobile sound system. Set-up and performance time is limited to fifteen minutes per person.
Food Available
On-site event food vendors for this week include Berried Treasure, Bite Me Bistro, Creamy Cup, The Wicked Pissah Deli, and Main Street Greeneville. Food service is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm. Note: Berried Treasure, Bite Me Bistro, Creamy Cup, The Wicked Pissah Deli, and Others will locate across the street from the mansion. Main Street Greeneville will be located near the stage selling water and popcorn. Other options can be from the downtown area merchants. Cumberland Presbyterian Church plans to set-up the café area with dining tables and chairs near the food vendors for guests to enjoy.
Family Friendly
The Lyrics on the Lawn concerts are family friendly and open to all. Folks are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper. The event is Smoke Free with a designated area. The event is not permitted for alcohol. Please note pets are welcome, however they must remain within the designated Fido Friendly area at the top of the hill during the event. The kiddos have things to entertain them as well. Dress in your favorite 80’s outfit for this fun evening.
Event Sponsors
Joining Main Street: Greeneville to bring the community this concert series are the many generous Lyrics on the Lawn sponsors, Andrew Johnson Bank, Casper’s Body Shop and Wrecker, Consumer Credit Union, Eastman Credit Union, Edward Jones Investments – Billy Endean, Greeneville Federal Bank, Greeneville Energy Authority, Mama T’s Eats and Treats, Marsh Propane, Radio Greeneville, Roadshow Mobile Stages, Skyline Restoration and Maintenance, Sound Studio Live, Tusculum University and A. Dave Wright Architect.
Additional partners of Main Street: Greeneville helping to bring the concerts to life are Berried Treasure, Bite Me Bistro, Creamy Cup, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dickson-Williams Historical Association, EMA, EMS, General Morgan Inn, Radio Greeneville, Road Show Mobile Stages, Sound Studio Live, Southern Craft, Top Dog Hot Dog, Town of Greeneville, Public Works, Greeneville Fire Department, and Greeneville Police Department along with a host of volunteers.
Donations Welcome
Although the concerts are free to attend, donations are welcomed by Main Street: Greeneville, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Donations collected at the concerts help to defray series expenses. Jann Mirkov, Main Street’s Executive Director stated, “Words can’t express how thankful we are to those that donate to our program. As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of those in our community to support our efforts to revitalize our downtown. We thank everyone for their generous donations.”
The Lyrics on the Lawn series was created by Main Street: Greeneville in co-operation with the Dickson-Williams Historical Association to showcase regional musical talent.
The Dickson-Williams Mansion is located at 108 North Irish Street, adjacent to the General Morgan Inn in the heart of historic downtown Greeneville, TN. Mansion tours leaving from the hotel lobby are offered daily at 1:00pm
July 25th concert and the final one for the season will open with Fritz & Co Duo at 7:00pm followed by the headliner Gents and Liars taking the stage at 8:00pm. Thank you for your support this summer and we will see you on March 8, 2025, at Main Street’s Music Mashup – Battle of the Bands and again for Lyrics on the Lawn in July 2025. Visit www.mainstreetgreeneville,org for additional information.
