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The massive outdoor concert venue currently under construction in Thompson's Station at the Graystone Quarry has been given an official name. According to a Wednesday press release, the venue near the intersection of I-65 and I-840 in Williamson County will be known as FirstBank Amphitheater.
Having been under construction for years following a formal announcement in 2015, the amphitheater is now scheduled to open “later this year,” according to the release. On a site of 138 acres, the venue will seat up to 7,500 people and has a one-and-a-half-acre open plaza, all surrounded by limestone cliffs that reach heights of up to 100 feet. The amphitheater was constructed through a partnership between Graystone Quarry, a popular events venue on the property, concert promoter, ticket seller and venue operator Live Nation, and the venue's newly announced sponsor FirstBank.
In the release, FirstBank president and CEO Chris Holmes says he’s thankful for the opportunity to sponsor such a monumental project, and spoke to what he considers to be shared values between FirstBank and the other parties involved in the project.
“It was evident from the very beginning that our partners share many of the same values as FirstBank, especially our dedication to the local community and our commitment to excellence,” Holmes says. “We know this top-of-the-line entertainment venue will provide memorable experiences for the community for years to come.”
President of Live Nation Concerts Bob Roux heaps praise onto FirstBank for their support for the project, and says he’s hopeful for the time when regular concerts return to the state.
“We are excited to have FirstBank on board as we bring this incredible venue to life in Tennessee,” Roux says. “There is no doubt they will be incredible partners in the community, and we can’t wait until we are able to work together to bring shows back to the area and unite artists and fans together again.”
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The release also notes the amphitheater will feature state-of-the-art sound, event lighting and large screens. The venue's location being surrounded by cliffs will create “a dramatic outdoor location with ideal visual and acoustic space for music events.”
Beginning Wednesday, you can also purchase season memberships for the 2021 concert season via the Live Nation premium ticketing site or by reaching out to Dana Smaha at danasmaha@livenation.com. The lineup of performances has not yet been announced.
A version of this post originally appeared at our sister publication Williamson Homepage.
