The Sounds of Summer

Lyrics on the Lawn 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

The front lawn of the Dickson-Williams Mansion will be alive with music this July at the thirteenth annual Lyrics on the Lawn music concert series.  The free concerts are a project of Main Street: Greeneville, and will take place every Thursday evening, rain or shine during the month of July.  All performances are free and open to the public.

2026 Lyrics Lineup

Thursday evenings will include the sounds of Tuatha Dea, Alli Epperson, Dead Set on Life, winner of Main Street’s Music Mashup – Battle of the Bands 2026, Aaron Walker, Adam Bolt and The Roas’nears, Julie Williams and Willie Melton, Alpine Motel, Music Mashup- Battle of the Bands 2026 runner-up and From the Edge.

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. 

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, 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, RSG Guttering, Inc., Radio Greeneville, Roadshow Mobile Stages, Skyline Restoration and Maintenance, Sound Studio Live, Southern Craft BBQ, Texas Roadhouse, Town of Greeneville, and Tusculum University, To become an event sponsor please contact Jann with Main Street: Greeneville at 423-278-2293 for further details.  Additional sponsors will be listed as they become available.

Food Vendors

Returning food vendors include Creamy Cup, Easy Peasy Lemonade and Top Dog Hot Dogs. Event sponsors would like to add a food truck each week.  The number of food vendors for the concert series is limited. Vendors should be able to begin serving no later than 6:00pm.  For further details on how you can become a food vendor, please contact Jann at the Main Street office either via email director@mainstreetgreeneville.org  or by calling 423-278-2293.  Food truck operators may also contact John Price at 423-620-8340.

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