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. 423-698-5928.
ALL MY LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO LUTHER VANDROSS – Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. New monthly series highlighting influential black artists presented by Young, Gifted & Black performers, 7-9 p.m. July 20. $8 in advance, $10 at door. 423-847-2170, www.granfalloonchattanooga.com.
BENEFIT CONCERT – Downtown Ringgold, Ga. Dana Russell, Appointed Quartet, The Hullender Family, Master Peace Quartet and 2×2 Quartet perform in benefit for injured Ringgold Police Officer Wilborn Dycus, 4-8 p.m. July 22. Includes cruise-in (call 423-667-5141), benefit ride (call 423-593-2346) and free hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring lawn chairs. Shane Catlett of Modern Woodmen of America will match funds raised.
BLUEGRASS – Whole Foods Market, 301 Manufacturers Road. Forever Bluegrass presents live bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, July 13. pinioncindy@yahoo.com.
BLUEGRASS & BBQ – Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Old-fashioned bluegrass picking served up with barbecue, fried catfish and other concessions, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Featured performers: Scenic City Ramblers and Blue Ridge Country. Free admission; donations accepted for club’s community-service projects. Nonperishable foods being collected for Chattanooga Community Kitchen. 423-344-7848.