Celtic, Rock, Tribal, Indie - Sounds of Summer

Tuatha Dea to Open Lyrics on the Lawn Thursday July 2

Main Street: Greeneville’s 2026 Summer Concert Series first show is Thursday, July 2 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, rain or shine during the month of July.  This week’s concert and the first one of the season will feature only one band, Tuatha Dea, beginning at 7:00PM with intermission scheduled for 7:45PM and taking the stage again at 8:00PM.

For this first concert ONLY, if severe weather occurs the concert may be moved to The Capitol Theatre, a supporting partner of this concert.  Should this happen, please be reminded the USS Greeneville sailors and their families followed by the event sponsors and supporters will be given the first opportunity to attend the concert followed by the public, so stay tuned to all forms of media for updates.

Tuatha Dea BIO

"Tuatha Dea is a progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, a Celtic-Appalachian influence and a fearless attitude for pushing the boundaries of modern roots music. Founded in 2010, their music thrives on a perpetual energy backed by expansive vocal ranges, steady, driving percussion, electric instrumentation and the melodic sounds of acoustic instruments like fiddle, guitar, penny whistle, bagpipes and even didgeridoo." Tuatha Dea tours and performs Nationally and Internationally and has been celebrated for their uniqueness, energy and personal connection to their fans and audiences!" Dancing is encouraged at all concerts.

Special Opening Concert Salutes USS Greeneville Submarine 30^th Reunion

To get the reunion started and to show the love this community has for “our” boat and each sailor a very special concert has been planned in their honor by all the supporting partners of Lyrics on the Lawn.  Come to the concert and share the experience with all those in town for their reunion. 

USS Greeneville SSN-772

USS Greeneville is a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine, and the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named after Greeneville, Tennessee. The contract to build the boat was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on 14 December 1988, and her keel was laid down on 28 February 1992. She was launched on 17 September 1994, sponsored by Tipper Gore, and commissioned on 16 February 1996. 

The connection to the USS Greeneville is not limited to only those in the immediate Greeneville area but the region as a whole due to the fact people were employed by companies that made components for Greeneville Industries or BWXT Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) the sole manufacturer of nuclear fuel for the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered air craft carriers and submarines since 1964. 

Food Available

On site event food vendors for this concert include Creamy Cup, Easy Peasy Lemonade, Que Bola Cuban Food, The Griddle, Top Dog Hot Dogs, and Main Street Greeneville.  Food service is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm.  Note:  Creamy Cup, Easy Peasy Lemonade, Que Bola Cuban Food, The Griddle, Top Dog Hot Dogs will locate across the street from the mansion in the gravel lot where Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a café style eating area .  Main Street Greeneville will be located near the stage selling popcorn and water. 

The Venue

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. We welcome everyone to the great lawn of the Dickson-Williams Mansion and the “happiest HISTORY place on earth”.  The Mansion, often called “The Showplace of East Tennessee” and home to the Williams family for 47 years is open daily for touring at 1 PM, beginning in the lobby of the General Morgan Inn. Main Street: Greeneville partners with the Mansion to provide the daily tours.

The Lyrics on the Lawn concerts are family friendly and open to all.  Folks are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.  They are welcome to bring a picnic supper or purchase food from one the event food vendors, and Main Street: Greeneville, or other restaurants, to eat during the performances. 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. 

Open Mic

Have talent? Would you like to share with others than Open Mic is for you. Each week individuals may perform at Open Mic.  There is no charge to do so. All performances are to be acoustic in nature and not electric. A microphone and speaker will be provided. The focus is on raw and authentic sound. Time slots are fifteen minutes each and run from 6:00PM to 7:00PM.  Open Mic is located near the Concert Café in the food court across the street from the main stage.

Event Sponsors and Supporters

Joining Main Street: Greeneville to bring the community this concert series are the many generous Lyrics on the Lawn sponsors, Andrew Johnson Bank, Carter’s Corner, Casa Express, Casper’s Body Shop and Wrecker, Consumer Credit Union, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dickson-Williams Historical Association, Eastman Credit Union, Edward Jones Investments – Billy Endean, First Horizon Foundation, GEA Connect, General Morgan Inn, Greeneville Federal Bank, Little Top, Marsh Propane, MC Septic Services, RSG Guttering, Inc., Radio Greeneville, Roadshow Mobile Stages, Skyline Restoration and Maintenance, Sound Studio Live, Southern Craft BBQ, Texas Roadhouse, Top Choice BBQ, Town of Greeneville, and Tusculum University.

Food Vendors

Food vendors on July 2^nd include Creamy Cup, Easy Peasy Lemonade, Que Bola Cuban Food, The Griddle, and Top Dog Hot Dogs. Vendors should be able to begin serving no later than 6:00pm. 

For more information regarding this free concert series visit www.mainstreetgreeneville,org or contact Executive Director, Jann Mirkov at 423-639-7102.