Music at the Mansion

Music Mashup Donnie and the Dry Heavers to Headline Lyrics on the Lawn July 10th

Main Street Greeneville’s Summer Concert Series celebrates twelve years with the second show of 2025 on Thursday, July 10 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 second of the season will open with Sage Bates followed by headliner Donnie and the Dry Heavers, Main Street’s Music Mashup – Battle of the Bands Runnerup.  The opening act will begin at 7 with intermission scheduled for 7:45 and the headliner will be taking the stage at 8.  The event is scheduled rain or shine on the lawn of the mansion.  Severe weather may force cancellation so stay tuned to all forms of media for updates.

Sage Bates Bio

Sage Bates has music in her blood. She started writing as a young child, and after learning to play guitar, she naturally started putting her words to music. Having grown up in a home filled with music, some of her biggest influences include Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. At the young age of 17, she is already an accomplished musician, having played at several local venues and on the radio at WEHC Radio's "Appalachian Artists LIVE Sessions" show a couple of years ago. Sage’s songs are heartfelt, meaningful commentary on life and society, paired with skilled guitar work and an authentic voice.

Donnie and the Dry Heavers Bio

Back on the stage in Greeneville after their award-winning performance at Main Street’s Music Mashup – Battle of the Bands in March is this 4-piece from Northeast TN. This band brings driving rhythms, expressive solos, groovy riffs, and dynamic songwriting to the culmination of a rousing original sound. With tasteful jam breaks, witty transitions, and pocket-driven flow, this crew aims to provide you with a memorable musical journey! Coming to fruition in 2018, the band includes members Chancellor Lawson (guitar/vocals), Cameron Hite (drums/vocals), Andrew Kramer (guitar/vocals), and Magus Vaughn (bass/vocals). Through all their struggles, hopes, and accomplishments, one question rings loud in many minds: Where is Donnie?

Open Mic

Back by popular demand 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 kids 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

Onsite event food vendors will vary week to week.  Vendors include Bite Me Bistro, Creamy Cup, Top Dog Hot Dog, Greeneville Graze, Gypsy Soul Market Wandering Lemon and Boards, Petros, and Main Street Greeneville.  Food service is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm.  Note: Food vendors 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.

Event Sponsors

Joining Main Street: Greeneville to bring the community this concert series are the many generous Lyrics on the Lawn sponsors, known at press time, Andrew Johnson Bank, Casper’s Body Shop and Wrecker, Consumer Credit Union, Eastman Credit Union, Edward Jones Investments – Billy Endean, First Horizon Foundation, Greeneville Federal Bank, GEA Connect, Marsh Propane, Radio Greeneville, Roadshow Mobile Stages, Skyline Restoration and Maintenance, Sound Studio Live, Tusculum University, Uptown Real Estate Group, and A. Dave Wright Architect. 

Additional partners of Main Street: Greeneville helping to bring the concerts to life are Bite Me Bistro, Carter’s Corner, Casa Express, Creamy Cup, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dickson-Williams Historical Association, EMA, EMS, General Morgan Inn, Greeneville Graze, Gypsy Soul Market Wandering Lemon and Boards, Little Top, 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 17^th Lineup introduces Momma Molasses as opening artist at 7:00pm, followed by headliner The Great Big Hug.  Visit www.mainstreetgreeneville.org for additional information.