Concerts For Our Own
Presents:
Tributes & Tunes
September 11, 2026
World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn
Knoxville, Tennessee
On September 11, 2001, America changed forever.
Twenty-five years later, Knoxville will come together to remember, reflect, and give back.
Presented by Concerts For Our Own in partnership with the City of Knoxville, Tributes & Tunes: A Benefit Concert for First Responders is a community-centered evening honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who protect our communities every day.
Held on the exact 25th anniversary of September 11, the event blends remembrance and celebration through live music, memorial tributes, and shared community experiences beneath the open sky at World’s Fair Park.
Featuring an all-local lineup of East Tennessee musicians, the evening reflects the heart of Knoxville itself — neighbors supporting neighbors through music, gratitude, and unity.
Hosted by:
• MC Sterl the Pearl
Performances By:
• Jeanine Fuller and The True Funk Souldiers
• Cruz Contreras and the Black Lillies
• And Special Guest
The evening is intentionally designed as a sequence of shared moments, guiding attendees from reflection to recognition to celebration.
Guests will experience:
• The Survivor Tree Tribute
• The 343 Remembrance Wall
• Honor Guard Presentation & Invocation
• First Responder Recognition Ceremony
• Community Reflection Moments
• A live Concert Closing The Evening On A Note Of Unity and Hope
Proceeds from the evening will benefit organizations supporting firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and first responder families across East Tennessee.
All First Responders get in FREE. Made possible by Food City
(First responders see your supervisor to request your complimentary ticket)
Welcome to the 2026
Camp Chairs & Concerts Series
Concerts For Our Own is proud to launch the 2026 Camp Chairs & Concerts Series — now bringing live music to the beautiful World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn in the heart of downtown Knoxville.
For four unforgettable seasons, CFOO has united artists, audiences, and purpose beneath the open sky while supporting local nonprofits and community causes across East Tennessee. What began as a passion for music and community has grown into a shared tradition of unforgettable nights, meaningful impact, and memories made together.
This season promises to be our biggest yet, featuring exciting live performances, community-centered events, and special evenings that bring Knoxville together through music, celebration, and purpose.
So grab your camp chair, gather your friends and family, and join us on the lawn for an incredible new season under the Knoxville skyline.
Because the best concerts aren’t just heard. They’re shared.
Concerts For Our Own
Live Music. Local Impact. Knoxville Together.
Concerts For Our Own Presents
HERE COME THE
MUMMIES
World's Fair Park — Concerts For Our Own (CFOO) is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 concert season and the return of the legendary funk-rock phenomenon
Here Come the Mummies to Knoxville on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Performance Lawn in World’s Fair Park.
Tickets - (Doors Open at 6pm)
* $25.00 - GA tickets
(Camping chair and blanket area designated)
*$40.00 - Pit ticket
Standing Room Only
* $65.00 - VIP ticket
Access to Pit and GA area as well as dinner buffet,
and viewing area
Concerts For Our Own
Where Music Meets Mission in East Tennessee.
Concerts For Our Own exists to bring people together through live music while
giving back to the community we call home. Through thoughtfully produced
concerts and community partnerships, we raise funds for local nonprofits, create shared experiences that inspire connection, and use music as a force for good in East Tennessee.
Concerts For Our Own
We believe live music is more than entertainment — it’s a connector that inspires generosity and builds belonging. Our events are designed to feel open, accessible, and respectful — where everyone belongs on the lawn, in the crowd, and in the cause.
Grassroots & Heart-Led
Fueled by volunteers, supported by sponsors, and powered by passion — CFOO remains proudly community-driven.
Music With a Mission
We use the joy of live music to give back to the community we call home.
Supporting Local Charities
In just three years, we’ve raised nearly $83,000 for local East Tennessee nonprofits — supporting organizations that work quietly behind the scenes but make a real and lasting impact every single day.
Welcome 2026 Sponsors!
And it’s not too late to join us! If your business or organization shares our passion for music, connection, and giving back, we invite you to become a 2026 Concerts For Our Own sponsor.
Your partnership helps bring unforgettable live music to Knoxville while directly supporting local charities that make a real difference in our community. Together, we can create an even greater impact — one concert, one cause, and one community at a time.
Join the movement where music meets mission. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at concertsforourown.org
2026 Sponsors
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