Director of Communications
amanda.murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
jill.kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Alli.Lapps@tn.gov
UNION CITY, Tenn. – Enjoy the Ultimate Aldean experience as Greg West takes the stage for Discovery Park of America’s first 2017 Southern Nights music festival beginning 7 p.m. April 1 on the Great Lawn at Discovery Park of America.
Tickets are $10. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.
The Southern Nights music festivals at Discovery Park are family friendly, with music, food and a unique atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to bring quilts, bag chairs and enjoy a fun evening of food, Corn Hole, Frisbee, and other yard games and music under the stars.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for guests to enjoy food trucks, pizza tents and yard games. Cotton Clifton and the Pickers take the stage 7 p.m. with Greg West’s Ultimate Aldean Tribute at 8:30 p.m.
The Ultimate Aldean Tribute is the first of three Southern Nights festivals planned for summer 2017 at Discovery Park. The second one takes place May 6, with a popular regional band, 24-7 kicking things off for the Bicho Brothers, a classic rock band performing songs from The Eagles, Rolling Stones, Santana, Joe Cocker, Loggins and Messina.
The third Southern Nights festival is June 10 with performers yet to be announced.
Discovery Park of America is committed to bringing great music to Northwest Tennessee as part of its commitment to the State of Tennessee’s tourism initiative as the “Soundtrack of America.”
This year’s concert series is sponsored by Blue Steel Tool, Inc., Kizer Pharmacy, Leaders Credit Union, Little Caesars, Vaughn Electric and Zaxby’s.
About Discovery Park of America
Discovery Park of America is located at 830 Everett Blvd., in Union City and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It is a unique blend of history and technology, science and fun. To find out more about Discovery Park of America including additional opportunities to enjoy live music at the park, visit the website at www.discoveryparkofamerica.com.
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Director of Communications
amanda.murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
jill.kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Alli.Lapps@tn.gov