Concerts For Our Own Presents
The Camp Chairs & Concerts Series
Worlds Fair Park, Performance Lawn
“The best music is played on the breeze of an open sky.”
Music That Brings Us Together.
A Mission That Gives Back.
Live music. Local impact. Unforgettable nights.
Concerts For Our Own brings Knoxville and East Tennessee together through live music, meaningful community experiences, and a shared commitment to giving back.
What started with a simple idea — use the power of music to help our own — has grown into something much bigger. Fans, sponsors, artists, volunteers, first responders, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations all come together to create memorable events while supporting the community we call home.
And there’s much more ahead in 2026
From Tributes & Tunes: A Night of Honor, commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honoring our first responders, to the unforgettable energy of Here Come the Mummies, our September concerts at World’s Fair Park will bring thousands of people together for two very different — and very special — nights.
Come for the music. Be part of the community. Help us make a difference.
Concerts For Our Own —
Great Music. Greater Purpose.
PHILLIPS Presents Tributes & Tunes
All First Responders get in FREE
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 PHILLIPS in partnership with the Concerts For Our Own and 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:
• Sterl The Pearl
Performances By:
• Cruz Contreras and the Black Lillies
With Special Guest Appearances From:
• Con Hunley
• Eric Baker
• Jill Andrews
• Hanna Marie Kelley
• Jeanine Fuller and The True Funk Souldiers
Guests will experience:
• The Survivor Tree Tribute
• The 343 Remembrance Wall
• Honor Guard Presentation & Invocation
• First Responder Recognition Ceremony
• Community Reflection Moments
• Live performances from Knoxville-area artists and special guests
Proceeds from the evening will benefit organizations supporting firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and first responder families across East Tennessee.
Sept. 12th, 2026
Here Come the Mummies
When Here Come the Mummies takes the stage, expect more than a concert — expect a full-blown funk-fueled experience unlike anything else touring today. The eight-piece band of “5000-year-old Egyptian Mummies” has built a cult following across North America with their signature blend of outrageous humor, killer musicianship, and what they proudly call “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave.” From massive festival crowds to sold-out theaters, HCTM delivers a high-energy live show packed with infectious grooves, wild stage antics, and nonstop audience interaction that keeps fans dancing from start to finish.
Over the years, Here Come the Mummies has shared stages with legendary artists including P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick, while also appearing on That’s My Jam with Jimmy Fallon and becoming fan favorites on The Bob & Tom Show. Whether they’re reincarnated Grammy-winning musicians or simply cursed wanderers searching for the perfect groove, one thing is certain — their live performances are unforgettable. Bring your camp chair, your blanket, and your dancing shoes, because this is not your average night on the lawn.
Opening for the Mummies
*The Jaystorm Project
Tickets - (Doors open at 6pm)
* GA tickets (Camping chair and blanket area designated) - $25.00
* Pit ticket Standing Room Only - $40.00
* VIP ticket access to Pit and GA area as well as dinner buffet,and viewing area - $65.00
Concerts For Our Own
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