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. Free. 698-5928.
BENEFIT CONCERT — Crosspointe Christian Centre, 2681 Underwood St., Dalton, Ga. Concert to benefit the Alpha-Step Christian School in Sandy Bay, Jamaica, will feature performances by Raising Abel, Anna Kay Toms, Pastor Phil and Crystal Spriggs and a youth praise band, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Free. 706-278-2649.
BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL — Foster Falls Community Center, 8484 Highway 150, Sequatchie, Tenn. The Webb Sisters and Heaven Seekers featured, 6:30 p.m. CDT May 7. Concessions served at 5:30. Donations accepted. Proceeds go to benefit the fire department and the community center. 423-942-3956.
BLUEGRASS, RINGGOLD — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Biweekly bluegrass performances by The Dismembered Tennesseans and Country Line Bluegrass, 7 p.m. Saturday. 706-935-2251.
BOXCAR PINION MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Raccoon Mountain Campground, west of I-24 Exit 174, north 1.3 miles on Highway 41. Annual bluegrass festival featuring Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, 1-10 p.m. today ($20), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday ($25). 706-820-2228 or 423-432-6276, www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE — Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Blue John performs, 8 p.m. Saturday. Pass-the-basket show with $10 suggested donation/admission. 892-3109, www.christunity.org.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS — All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony, 7 p.m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 894-8559 or 413-8681.
FRIENDS OF FOLK MUSIC — Chattanooga Folk School, 250 Forest Ave. Individual performances and jam session for acoustic musicians, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. 867-3092 or 423-775-2996.
GOSPEL, DAYTON — McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive, Dayton, Tenn. Eleven-year anniversary celebration with New Paved Road, Jim Ricketts and others, at earlier start time, 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. 423-775-1529.
GOSPEL, DAYTON — Community Holiness Church, 634 Back Valley Road, Dayton, Tenn. Jim Ricketts featured, 7-9 p.m. today. 423-285-2165.
GOSPEL DAYTON — Gospel Singing Hall, Highway 27 North, Dayton, Tenn. Donnie Young and New Beginning with featured singers, 6 p.m. Saturday. 423-285-2165.
GOSPEL, EAST BRAINERD — Shoney’s, 2318 Shallowford Village Drive. The Revelators, Booker T. Scruggs and Tammy Keener featured, 6-8 p.m. Monday. Free. 760-1860.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE — East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Sharon Foskey featured, 7 p.m. today. 706-996-0865.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE — Hardee’s, 6305 Ringgold Road. Jerry Hall and Melvin Dunagee featured, 7 p.m. Saturday. 706-996-0865.
GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP– Shoney’s, 6515 Ringgold Road. New Paved Road, Too Blessed and Ron and Nancy Sample featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. 902-2377.
GOSPEL, HIGHWAY 58 — Hardee’s, 4831 Highway 58. The North River Gospel Band featured, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Free. 344-8380.
GOSPEL, JASPER — Hardee’s, 1210 Highway 28, Jasper, Tenn. Singing Gospel, Headed Home and The Catheys featured, 6-7:30 p.m. CDT Thursday. 423-942-2040.
GOSPEL, KIMBALL — Shoney’s, 109 Kimball Crossing, Kimball, Tenn. New Day Gospel Singers and Voices of Praise featured, 5-6:30 p.m. CDT Saturday. Free. 423-942-2040.
a GOSPEL, MONTEAGLE — Hardee’s, 716 Parker St., Monteagle, Tenn. No performance scheduled Tuesday. 931-212-4292.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH — Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. Good News Quartet, Wayne Sinard and Calvary’s Blend featured, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. 899-7852.
GOSPEL, ROSSVILLE BOULEVARD — 46th Street Church of God, 1512 Workman Road. Fisherman’s Quartet and Sharon Foskey featured, 7-9 p.m. Saturday. 364-0899.
GOSPEL SING-OFF — Oakwood Community Church, 3927 Webb Road. Tennessee/Georgia gospel vocal competition, 7 p.m. May 7-8. Food will be served. Free. 648-9388 or 706-996-0865.
GOSPEL, SODDY-DAISY — Grandmama’s Kitchen, 8363 Dayton Pike. Featured and local singers, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Monday. 842-8632.
GOSPEL, SODDY-DAISY — Kay’s Kastle, 8804 Dayton Pike. Annette Hood featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday. 421-8179.
GOSPEL, TRENTON — Hardee’s, 111 Killian Ave., Trenton, Ga. The Sullivans featured, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. 423-942-2040.
MOUNTAIN OPRY — Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 886-3252.
NINE MILE BLUEGRASS — Nine Mile Fire Hall, Highway 127 9 miles north of Pikeville, Tenn. Biannual bluegrass featuring New Cut Road, Avery Trace, Country Line, Valley Grass and others, 7 p.m. May 7, noon May 9 (all times Central). Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs. Camping, concessions, arts and crafts available. $5. 423-533-2526. www.ninemilebluegrass.webs.com.
NORTH COUNTY JAM — Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road (behind Sale Creek Middle/High School). Country, bluegrass and gospel music weekly, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, with a jam session following. Refreshments available. 595-7952 or e-mail ccardiac2483@comcast.net.
RED CLAY PICKIN’ BARN — Intersection of Weatherly Switch and Old Lead Mine Valley Road on state Highway 317 near Red Clay Park, Cleveland, Tenn. Family musical entertainment plus jamming/singing with band in no-alcohol, no-smoking environment, 7-11 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. Free to ages 12 and younger. 423-240-3439.
SAM QUINN BAND — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Singer/songwriter Sam Quinn, half of the now-defunct Johnson City indie folk/rock band the everybodyfields, fronts his new solo project, 8 p.m. May 8. 624-5347. www.barkinglegs.org.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS — Burks United Methodist, 6433 Hixson Pike. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 7 p.m. each Tuesday. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 877-4205, www.sceniccitychorus.com.
SNOW HILL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department Training Center, 9100 Snow Hill Road, Harrison. Volunteer firemen sponsor jamboree by area bands, 5:45-10 p.m. Saturday. Concessions available. Free admission. 344-5619.