Fireside

 

Fireside is a free, outdoor concert series that began in 2011 with the simple concept of getting families to come out to a local park, unplug from technology and listen to live music gathered around a fire! The concerts are graciously sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union in partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga.

 All ages are invited to enjoy an evening in a rustic setting to listen to live local music gathered around a couple of small campfires behind the reconstructed 1850’s Sniteman Cabin which is located at the back of the park behind the gardens. Concerts occur 7 – 9 PM every Thursday in October at Greenway Farm Park.  Bring your blankets and chairs, marshmallow roasting sticks and dancing shoes! The Greenway Farm Park is more rustic, without food vendors and the stage is located on the porch of the Sniteman Log Cabin behind the gardens. Pack your own picnic supper to enjoy during the concert.

 

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

Fireside

Free ~ Family ~ Fun!

An evening filled with live music, campfires, and S’mores!

2022 Fireside Concerts

Lou Wamp & The Bluetastics

Thursday, October 6 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Lou Wamp and a company of veteran pickers both honor the bluegrass tradition and give it a new kick. Instrumental prowess and vocal style showcase fine original material based in bluegrass, western swing, & swampy blues. They love to infuse the music with their own arrangements, original compositions, and nods to other genres of sound.

Randy Steele

Thursday, October 13 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Randy Steele offers a musical journey and masterful storytelling through his original banjo music, melding the best elements of Bluegrass and Country music. He can be heard here and across the oceans as long-time frontman with Slim Pickins or with his concurrent career as an emerging solo artist.

 

The NEW Quintet

Thursday, October 20 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs and styles that have shaped our country: Ragtime, Piedmont blues, Traditional Folk and Old Time.  Joining him as The NEW Quintet are Emma Dubose (Fiddle, Harmony), Jade Watts (Upright Bass, Harmony), Gordon Inman (Clarinet, Harmony) and Cody Ray (Guitar, Slide, Harmony). Together, this group adds a wall of sound with big harmonies and lush textures that deepen the broad range of traditional and original material put out by Williams.

Stringer’s Ridge Band

Thursday, October 27 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Stringer’s Ridge is a string band that crosses musical and geographic boundaries, playing mostly instrumental tunes, with diverse and eclectic influences and a strong focus on Celtic, Old-Time, and String Band music—that could veer off into other eclectic/world/fiddle genres at a moment’s notice.

FAQs

How much does it cost?
Free family fun!
Where are the concerts held?

Thursdays in April at Tatum Park, 1609 Union Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Thursdays in October at Greenway Farm Park, meets behind the gardens at the Sniteman Cabin, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Hixson, TN 37343

When does it start?

Music begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.  Attendees are welcome to picnic during set up.

What's the minimum age?
This is a family-friendly event, all ages are invited to come out and unplug.
Can I bring my dog?

Yes, well behaved furry friends are always welcome on a leash.

What else can I bring?

You can bring a camp chair or blanket  to sit upon and if you desire bring a picnic supper.  The campfires are available for marshmallow roasting but you must bring your own roasting stick.  Alcohol is not permitted in city parks.

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