The free Lawn Chair Concert Series in Farragut is moving to Saturday nights this summer, featuring three shows with a mix of local favorite and a couple newcomers.
Jubal, the Guy Marshall Band and Carolina Story kick off the series June 23 at Founder's Park on Campbell Station Road in Farragut.
This is the fourth year for the series, said co-founder and co-organizer Amy Boling. She and Shandy Dixon both live in Farragut, and they stage the shows simply out of a love for the event and live music.
"We love music and we love to go see live music," Boling said Monday. "A lot of the bands (playing) are ones we enjoy seeing ourselves."
Concerts previously were on Friday nights. That's a great night for celebrating but sometimes proved difficult for concertgoers who were just getting off work.
Shows will start at 6 p.m. and end about 9 p.m., Boling said.
Families are welcome, lawn chairs are (obviously) welcome, picnic meals are welcome. Alcohol certainly is NOT welcome, according to Boling.
There's limited parking at the park itself. If you can't find a spot there, more parking is expected to be available in the area, including a nearby shopping center that's walkable.
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies will be on hand to help direct traffic.
Other concert dates are July 14, with Travis Bigwood, Will Carter and Roger Alan Wade, and Aug. 25 with Starfish Prime, Adeem the Artist and Handsome and the Humbles.
Carter is a musician and producer who worked on Guy Marshall's new album. Bigwood has his own group and also plays with Carter and Guy Marshall, which has previously played the series. Handsome and the Humbles feature Knoxville musician Josh Smith.
Food trucks will be on hand in case you don't bring your own food, Boling said. Some new vendors will be on hand.
"We'll have plenty of food and lots of fun," Boling said Monday. "There'll be a dessert truck."
Each summer, Boling and Dixon try to present a new or emerging local artist. This year, for example, they'll have Starfish Prime, which features students from Farragut High School.
"We like to give them the opportunity to have the stage and play in front of the audience," Boling said.
The series relies on sponsors to help cover costs such as paying for the artists. Dixon and Boling are actively seeking sponsorships if you're interested. You can contact them at mamajam34@gmail.com.
The town of Farragut has been a big supporter, and this year it put in electrical panels at the park to ensure there's power for the concerts.
Boling estimated the concerts draw 800 to 1,000 each night.
