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Tennessee Songwriters Week

A statewide celebration of the craft that put Tennessee on the map.

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Welcome to Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025!

 

Tennessee Songwriters Week, celebrated the last full week of February, supports music venues, supports songwriters with live performances, drives visitation, and inspires travelers to experience the state's music stories, history, attractions and venues.

Songwriter signups for 2025 Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Rounds will open on December 13, 2024 until full. 

Qualifying Rounds will take place from January 26, 2025 - February 8, 2025. This year, two songwriters from each venue will advance to the Showcase Round.

Showcase Rounds will begin February 23, 2025 and end on March 1, 2025.

 

For official Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025 Sweepstakes Rules, please click HERE. 

East Tennessee Qualifying Rounds
Jan. 31 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Bristol

101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 6 - Boones Creek Museum & Opry - Johnson City

632 Hales Chapel Rd Johnson City, TN 37615

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube

Jan. 28 - Model City Taphouse - Kingsport

151 East Main Street, Kingsport, TN

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook - Visit Kingsport
Facebook - Model City Taphouse
Instagram - Visit Kingsport
Instagram - Model City Taphouse
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Feb. 7 - The Jackson Theatre - Jonesborough

121 W Main St

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
 

Feb. 1 - The Laurel Theater - Knoxville

1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 5 - Boyd's Jig and Reel - Knoxville

101 S. Central St., Knoxville, TN 37901

Sign Up: Email Cullenkeo@gmail.com with subject line TN Songwriter Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 1 - Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points - Cleveland

200 East Inman Street, Cleveland, TN 37311

Sign Up: 

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 31 - Gather Coffee Lounge - Oneida

 

211 Depot St, Oneida, TN 37841

Sign Up: Email appalachiansocietyofthearts@gmail.com

Website & Social Media:
Venue: Website
Venue: Facebook - Gather Coffee Lounge
Host: Website
Host: Facebook - Appalachian Society of the Arts
Host: Instagram - Appalachian Society of the Arts

Feb. 2 - Maple Hall - Knoxville

414 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Sign Up: Submit Form or email MapleHallTSW@gmail.com

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 1 - Redbud - Chattanooga

2314 E 13th St. Chattanooga, TN 37404

Sign Up:
Email: brent@redbudvenue.com
Phone: (423) 654-3714

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 29 - Davis Wayne's - Chattanooga

9454 Bradmore Ln Ooltewah TN 37363

Sign Up: Email CynthiaWood@DippedFresh.com
 

Website & Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 6 - The Dragon's Roast - Chattanooga

212 Frazier ave Chattanooga, TN

Sign Up:
 

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 31 - Barking Legs Theater - Chattanooga

1307 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sign Up
 

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 6 - Barrellhouse Ballroom - Chattanooga

1307 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37411

Sign Up
 

Website & Social Media:
Website

Jan. 30 - Gate 11 Distillery - Chattanooga

1400 Market Street Ste 108 Chattanooga, TN 37402

Sign Up: Email bill@gate11distillery.com

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 2 - Puckett's Restaurant - Chattanooga

2 W Aquarium Way, Chattanooga, TN 37402

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 31 - Peaceful Side Brewery - Maryville

106 Everett Avenue Maryville, TN 37804

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 27 - Puckett's Restaurant - Pigeon Forge

2480 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook

Jan. 31 - Hard Rock Cafe - Pigeon Forge

2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Sign Up: Email hillary.ward-coats@hardrock.com

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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Feb. 2 - The Pines Downtown - Sevierville

230 Court Avenue Sevierville, TN 37862

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Middle Tennessee Qualifying Rounds
Jan. 26 - T.B. Sutton General Store - Granville

169 Clover Street, Granville, TN 38564

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 30 - Hop Springs Beer Park - Murfreesboro

6790 John Bragg Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37127

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Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram

Jan. 31 - The Palace Theater - Gallatin

146 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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Feb. 1 - Dixie Cafe - Byrdstown

31 Courthouse Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook

Feb. 1 - Motif Music City - Nashville

50 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 1 - Nobels - Carthage

323 Main St N, Carthage, TN 37030

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 2 - Red Silo Brewing Co. - Cookeville

118 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 2 - Cedar Glade Brews - Murfreesboro

906 Ridgely Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Instagram

Feb. 4 - Harken Hall - Madison

514 Madison Station Blvd, Madison, TN 37115

Sign Up

Website

Feb. 7 - Step Back in Time - Red Boiling Springs

252 Main St, Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 8 - Commodore Hotel & Music Cafe

114 E. Main Street, Linden, TN 37096

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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Feb. 8 - The Cove - Hartsville

1095 Boat Dock Ln, Hartsville, TN 37074

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Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram

One19 Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Dickson

119 N Main St, Dickson, TN 37055

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Social Media:
Facebook

 

 

Keestone Resort - Loretto

150 Clubhouse Dr., Loretto, TN 38469

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

 

Venue 220 at Kitchen 218 - Pulaski

220 N 1st St, Pulaski, TN 38478

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Instagram

West Tennessee Qualifying Rounds
Jan. 28 - Memphis Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Memphis

126 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Sign Up

Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 1 - Main & Monroe - Lexington

40 South Main Street, Lexington, TN 38351

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 1 - Ready Room - Memphis

715 W Brookhaven Circle Memphis 38117

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Feb. 8 - Big Buck Resort - Hornsby

205 Sparks Rd., Hornsby, TN 38044

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Website & Social Media:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

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