MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – One of Middle Tennessee’s longest-running celebrations of traditional American music is preparing for another year of banjos, fiddles, folk songs, and regional artistry as organizers officially announced the return of Uncle Dave Macon Days: A Roots Rendezvous Music & Arts Festival for 2026.
Festival leaders gathered Tuesday, June 9, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling plans for the 48th annual event, which is scheduled for Sept. 11 through Sept. 13 at Hop Springs, located at 6790 John Bragg Highway in Murfreesboro.
For nearly half a century, the festival has served as a cultural showcase dedicated to preserving the musical traditions deeply rooted in Tennessee history. Organizers say the gathering continues to honor the sounds and storytelling styles that once filled porches, barns, churches, and community gatherings across the South while introducing those traditions to younger audiences…