Blues In The Knob: A National Park Service Centennial Celebration To Be Held On Orchard Knob

  • Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the Orchard Knob Neighborhood Association, and the Friends of the Park are partnering on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5-10 p.m. at Orchard Knob Reservation (corner of Orchard Knob Avenue and Ivy Street in Chattanooga) to bring the public a Centennial event on Orchard Knob - Blues in the Knob. 

"Join the neighborhood concert and block party, 'Find Your Park' while celebrating the historic community around Orchard Knob, and enjoy the sounds of four blues bands while seated inside Orchard Knob Reservation," officials said.

The band performances for the evening are as follows:

5 p.m. – Billy Hardwick: Zulu Speaks
6 p.m. – Drew Sterchi Blues Band
7 p.m. – WTM Blues Band
8 p.m. – Deaconbluz 

Ranger-led kids’ activities will focus on music during the Civil war while sharing the rich history of this unique urban park known as Orchard Knob. 

"We hope to see you at Blues in the Knob. As a reminder, please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a folding chair or blanket to use while listening to these great performances," officials said.

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