Tributes & Tunes:
A Benefit Concert for First Responders
A Community Event in Planning for 2026
Concerts For Our Own is honored to announce that we are working with the City of Knoxville to plan a special benefit concert in 2026 in recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Tentatively titled Tributes & Tunes: A Benefit Concert for First Responders, this community-centered event is envisioned as a respectful gathering that brings people together through music, remembrance, and gratitude. The concert is planned to take place at World’s Fair Park, featuring all local Knoxville musicians and benefiting local nonprofit organizations that support first responders and their families.
As communities across the nation prepare to observe this important milestone, Concerts For Our Own is committed to approaching this event with the respect, and honor it deserves. Our goal is not only to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also to recognize and support the first responders who continue to serve our community every day.
This event is currently in the planning and approval phase, and all announcements will be made in coordination with the City of Knoxville and our partner organizations. Additional details — including participating artists, beneficiary organizations, and event timing — will be shared as plans are finalized.
We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the City of Knoxville and our community partners on an initiative rooted in unity, remembrance, and giving back.
Please check back for updates as planning continues.
A Special Thank You to Our 2025 Charity Partners
Each year, Concerts For Our Own is honored to partner with local nonprofits that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of East Tennesseans. Our concerts may bring the music — but these organizations bring the heart.
In 2025, we were proud to support three extraordinary charities whose compassion and commitment strengthen our community every day:
The Love Kitchen – Providing food, clothing, and emergency assistance to Knoxville’s most vulnerable residents, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry or forgotten.
Breast Connect – Empowering women facing a breast cancer diagnosis through education, emotional support, and vital resources that help them navigate their journey with courage and confidence.
Choice Health Network – Delivering compassionate care and essential health services that promote wellness, dignity, and hope across East Tennessee and beyond.
Your support of Concerts For Our Own directly fuels the life-changing work of these incredible organizations. Together, we’re turning up the volume on hope, healing, and community connection.
Want to help make an impact?
Ask about ways to volunteer, donate, or attend concerts that give back — because when we come together for the music, we make a difference that lasts far beyond the final note.