SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. — The City of Springfield is excited to announce the return of its annual 1st Fridays event series on May 3 to downtown Springfield. 1st Fridays takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month from May through October.

The community is invited to stroll through the Historic Downtown Springfield and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and live music. This free, family event series features food trucks, a kids’ zone, provided by Grace Baptist Church and the Robertson County Family YMCA, specialty vehicle cruise-in, and 80+ local vendors including farmers, artists, makers, bakers, crafters, boutiques, local businesses, and downtown merchants.

Live music featuring The Dog Soldiers, a local four-piece band known for their foot-stomping 70's rock and blues covers, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their dancing shoes to enjoy the sounds of summer.

Live Music Lineup, sponsored by United Community Bank:

May 3, 2024 – The Dog Soldiers

June 7, 2024 – The Fortunate Sons with Buzzy Poole and Dewayne Bellar

July 5, 2024 – Four on the Floor

August 2, 2024 – The Band Entice

September 6, 2024 – Creek Water

October 4, 2024 – Ten Year Town

This year’s event series is made possible by these generous sponsors: Safe Haven Wellness & Spa, The Credit Union for Robertson County, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Edward Jones Financial

Advisor: Aaron Slate, United Community Bank, Our Serenity Shop, Historic Perk, Viridian Real Estate Partners, Grace Baptist Church, and Robertson County Family YMCA.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Natasha Tice

City of Springfield

615-382-2200

natasha.tice@springfieldtn.gov