Monthly Jam Schedule
These are the regular Old Time jams in the Knoxville area.
Please visit them all!
Every Tuesday​
6:30PM- 8:30PM​
101 S. Central St Knoxville, TN
Old Time jam with Sarah Pirkle at Knoxville's only authentic Scottish Pub. Metered street parking free after 6PM. Free public parking lots on E. Jackson Avenue under the James White Expressway bridge. (3 minute walk)​
The Crafty Jam is taking a summer break
We will be back in September
3726 Sevier Heights Rd Knoxville, TN
Cold brews and hot fiddle tunes at Crafty's newest location in South Knoxville. Held in their outdoor patio area, weather permitting. Upstairs inside the brewery if not.
Plenty of free parking, and 71 South restaurant is next door.
2nd Thursday of the month
Join us July 11th
7:00PM-9:00PM
1538 Laurel Ave Knoxville, TN
Join us at the Laurel Theater, a historic venue dedicated to the preservation and advancement of traditional music and art forms of the Southern Appalachians. This jam is a good mix of fiddle tunes and songs. The attached parking lot holds about 20 cars. Street parking is free, but can be a challenge when UT classes are in session.​
Upcoming Events
Happenings with an Old Time connection
This page is updated as information becomes available
Please consult the website links or venue to confirm events
Event details may be submitted to knoxvilleoldtime@gmail.com
Please email us about broken web links!
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The Laurel Square Dance
Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers
7 PM - Tickets at the door
June 27 is canceled
Next Dance Is July 25
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7:30 PM - Tickets at the door
Special Musical Guests
Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin
August 5, 2024
Beginners & Toe Tappers Welcome!
Every third Thursday 6:30 PM
at the rec hall or outside, weather permitting
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More Info:
Park Ranger Ethan Sane
Phone: 865-863-0790
Email: ethan.sane@tn.gov
Live Old Time Music - Skilled Callers
7:30 PM - Tickets at the door
Every Monday
Beginners & Toe Tappers Welcome!
Laurel Folk School
The Laurel Folk School will offer group instruction in traditional music and dance through a series of workshops and short courses. The curriculum is still under development. Visit the Laurel Facebook page for more info.
Friday nights 6PM -?
Friday night jams are held at the community center (the old Rocky Branch School) in Walland. Musicians gather in different "rooms", including bluegrass, old-time gospel, country, Appalachian, and mountain music.
Festival Information
Nearby Fiddlers Conventions and Old Time Music Festivals
Festivals with competitions must have dedicated Old Time categories to be listed
February - March
March 1-2, 2024
Concerts, Workshops and Competition
Mt. Airy, NC
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April - May
April 26-27, 2024
6th annual Upper East Tennessee
Fiddlers Convention
Old Flag Pond School
Flag Pond, TN
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June - July
June 7-8, 2024
52nd annual Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Veterans Memorial Park
691 W. Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
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June 21-23, 2024
3rd annual event
Washington County Fairgrounds
Abingdon, Virginia
August - September
July 31-August 4, 2024
pre-camping July 26-30
Appalachian String Band Music Festival
1277 Washington Carver Road
Clifftop, WV 25831
August 5-10, 2024
88th annual Old Fiddlers Convention
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Felts Park
601 S. Main St, Galax, VA
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