Nate Bargatze – Food City Center (May 28, 7:30 p.m.) Tennessee native Nate Bargatze has made a career acting as America’s average joe. Through comedy specials, books and now a feature film, the funny bone of suburbia is at the mercy of a dad who’s still just figuring it out as he goes along. Now, he’s on his biggest tour yet, hitting arenas full of regular people across the country to poke and prod at the little quirks of daily life.
Punch Brothers – Tennessee Theater (May 28, 8 p.m.) The bluegrass renaissance continues, and it keeps barreling its way through the heart of the genre right here in Knoxville. This week, the Punch Brothers quintet will take one of Tennessee’s most illustrious stages as they remember their roots while finding new and exciting ways to push them forward. It’s easy to see, and hear, why critical acclaim is often left in their wake.
Tennessee Statehood Day – Marble Springs State Historic Site (May 29, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. & May 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) There are some big anniversaries across the country this year, and in tandem with America’s 250th, the state of Tennessee isn’t too far behind in age. To celebrate our 230th birthday, Marble Springs is hosting a two day circuit that includes children’s activities, guest lectures, food, drinks and more. Both days are free and open to the public…