ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. After 7 p.m. play anything. 423-698-5928.
AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Four-time Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter and His Large Band featured, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. $54.50-$99.50, plus fees.423-757-5580, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.
ALL AMERICAN SUMMER – Hunter Museum of America Art, 10 Bluff View. The Communicators featured in final weekly concert of summer series, 6-7:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11. $15 nonmembers. Cash bar. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
AMERICANA MUSIC SERIES – Chatsworth Depot, 500 N. First Ave., Chatsworth, Ga. Sweetwater Creek Bluegrass Band performs, 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Historic depot and Wright Hotel open for tours, noon-5 p.m. Free but donations accepted for preservation of properties. 706-695-4416, www.whitfield-murrayhistoricalsociety.org.
BLUEGRASS – Whole Foods Market, 301 Manufacturers Road. Forever Bluegrass presents live bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11. pinioncindy@yahoo.com.
BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE – Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Open mike, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 18.Money and food donations accepted for the Chattanooga Community Kitchen and Bud Knowles Scholarship Fund. 423-344-4828 or 423-344-7848.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Road Man performs, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS – All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony group rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 423-894-8559, 423-413-8681.
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT – Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. 423-821-0803.
FRIDAY NIGHT AIR – Sprint Broadband Amphitheater, 29 Division St., Crossville, Tenn. Summer concert series continues with Couzan Dan & the Revelators, 6:30 p.m. CDT Friday, Aug. 12, followed by family film, “Big.” 931-484-6133, www.palacetheatre-crossville.com.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Bimbo’s Restaurant, 7606 Rhea County Highway. Gary West and Friends featured, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. 423-240-7210.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. Featured singers, 7 p.m. Thursdays. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE -East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Midnight Cries featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11. karenscealf@comcast.net.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Open mike, 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-315-7995.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and guest Luther Griggs featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. The Webb Sisters and Edalene Ellis featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. 423-617-9140.
GOSPEL, RED BANK – White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. Scott Agee and Family, Allen Coleman and Austin Olvey featured, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-551-2901.
GOSPEL, TRENTON, GA. – American Legion Hall, 13205 N. Main St., Trenton, Ga. The Hickeys and Wayne Sinard featured, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. 423-939-0065.
JILL SCOTT- Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Three-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter featured, 8 p.m. Aug. 24. $66-$126, plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.
LALAH HATHAWAY- Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Grammy Award-winning soul vocalist, Berklee College of Music alumna and daughter of soul singer Donny Hathaway featured, 8 p.m. Aug. 20.$35-$55, plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.
MOUNTAIN OPRY – Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-886-3252.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY – Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Weekly music series features Heidi Holton, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. $10 includes tastings. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN – Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle, Tenn. Nashville-based singers and songwriters perform, plus Songwriters Round both nights, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. (all times Central). Free. 1-800-489-2091, www.TheSmokeHouse.com.
* Friday, Aug. 12:Robert Burgeis.
* Saturday, Aug. 13:The Uprights.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN – Tom Bevill Lyceum, 138 Highway 35, Rainsville, Ala. Performances by North Georgia flatpicking guitar legend Norman Blake and singer/songwriter Holly Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Jr., 6 p.m. CDT Aug. 27. $15. 256-638-4418, ext. 2248, musiconthemountainnacc.com.
NIGHTFALL – The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Downtown Partnership continues with headliner Gangstagrass, 8-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; local band Mendingwall opens at 7 p.m. Free. 423-265-0771, www.nightfallchattanooga.com.
PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-6133. www.palace theatre-crossville.com.
* Friday, Aug. 12: Solo show by frequent Palace backup performer Anthony Woolbright, 7 p.m. $8 and $12.
* Saturday, Aug. 13: Terry King & His Nashville Friends, 7 p.m. $17.
POSITIVE BLUEGRASS -Jo Mama’s Wraps, 12553 N. Main St., Trenton, Ga. Local musician Carl Towns performs gospel music and “posgrass,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Free. 706-657-7138, carl@wildernessradio.net.
RADIOVIZIONS – Coal and Iron Building, 501 N. Gault Ave., Fort Payne, Ala. The Sullivans, husband-and-wife duo of Keith and Karla Sullivan, perform Celtic, Americana and New Age music, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, with artist reception at 6 p.m. (all times Central). $15 donation. Reservations recommended. 256-979-1910, 256-845-0203, russellgulleymusic.com/radiovizions.
RED BANK BLUEGRASS JAM – Grace Nazarene Church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. Jam session for all levels of bluegrass and country musicians, 6:30-9 p.m. each Thursday. Play or listen. 423-877-9948.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free. 706-935-2251.
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS – Ross’s Landing, 100 Broad St. Concert series featuring funk/pop band Ripe, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, with local ensemble Blues Hammer Band opening at 7 p.m. Free. 423-756-2211, www.riverfrontnights.com.
SACRED HARP SINGING – St. Elmo Fire Hall, 4501 St. Elmo Ave. Monthly shape-note singing session for all experience levels, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18. onebluegrassgirl@gmail.com.
SACRED SOUNDS – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features The Watkins Family, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. $5 donation. www.shareamericafoundation.org.
SALE CREEK OPRY – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. Free. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-304-9131, 423-488-5087, www.sceniccitychorus.com.
SENIORS DANCE – Teamsters Union Hall, 4431 Bonny Oaks Drive. Band plays line dance, slow country and ’50s rock music, 7-10 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. 423-867-7185.
SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, Aug. 11. 423-332-3654.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER – Market Park, 106 S. Jackson St., Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series continues with Calling Glory, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free. 865-680-0939.
SUMMER MUSIC WEEKENDS – Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Weekly series features old-time, bluegrass and country musicians, including Old Time Travelers, Highbeams, AM Radio, Ben Durham and “The Voice” finalist Amber Carrington. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday. $22.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-12. 706-820-2531, www.seerockcity.com.
SUNSET CONCERT SERIES – North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Sweet Georgia Sound featured, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Free. 423-870-8924.