NASHVILLE, Tennessee is partnering with the Levitt Family Foundation to bring free outdoor concerts to six communities across the state through the Levitt AMP Music Series. The 2026 lineup includes performances in Dyersburg, Lawrenceburg, Loudon, Maryville, McMinnville, and Shelbyville, with up to 50 shows scheduled throughout the year. The partnership represents the first year of a multi-year commitment to support approximately 180 free outdoor concerts over three years.
Both the state and the Levitt Family Foundation will award matching grants of up to $40,000 annually through 2028, funding performances that span genres and generations. The Levitt Family Foundation has supported more than 80 communities across the United States through its music series grant program, activating underused public spaces and ensuring that live music remains accessible to everyone, regardless of income.
Music has always been woven into Tennessee's identity, and this partnership honors that legacy while extending it to communities that might not otherwise host major concert programming. The series reflects a philosophy that the arts strengthen towns. When families gather outdoors to hear live music together, they're not just enjoying entertainment; they're building the social bonds that hold communities together.
The concert schedule, which will continue to be updated as details are announced, is available on the Tennessee Entertainment Commission website and through local grantees in each participating community. The series kicks off this summer, offering residents of these six towns free access to professional musicians and the chance to experience something most people pay significant money to see elsewhere.
For small and mid-sized cities across Tennessee, a program like Levitt AMP matters because it says your community is worth investing in. It says that culture, gathering, and shared experience belong everywhere, not just in large urban centers. Contact your local organizers for details on dates, venues, and performer lineups.