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Johnson City: Fridays After 5
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, repeating until July 8, 2022
Downtown Johnson City, TN, May 3, 2022—Connect Downtown Johnson City is pleased to announce
that live music will be returning for twelve Friday nights to King Commons. Fridays After 5, is a free
summer concert series returning for the second season at King Commons from 6:30-8:30pm starting on
Friday, May 13.
FA5 will run every Friday, May 13- August 5 bringing a wide range of music genres, family activities, craft
beer, and food trucks on site.
With an eclectic band line-up, featuring bands from inside and outside of the region, Fridays After 5 is
the perfect event for families, residents, and visitors of all ages. Attendees are encouraged to pick up a
to-go order from their favorite downtown restaurant or enjoy food from our featured food truck to
enjoy with the live music on the terraced area of King Commons. Outside food is encouraged, but
outside beverages are prohibited.
Fridays After 5 is a free event funded by local sponsorships. This year’s music is made possible by
sponsors including Cherokee Distributing, PepsiCo, Highland Brewing, Eastman Credit Union, Visit
Johnson City, the Atlantic Ale House, Carnegie Hotel and many more. If your business is interested in
sponsoring an individual night, please reach out to Lindsey Jones at jones@downtownjc.com
The public is encouraged to follow Downtown Johnson City on Instagram, Facebook or check the
website, downtownjc.com/fa5 for more information.
This year’s lineup includes:
Season 1
May 13- If Birds Could Fly
May 20 – Florencia and the Feeling
May 27 – The Brothers Gillespie
June 10- Dimestore Cowboys
June 17- Abby Bryant and the Echoes
June 24- Nicholas Jamerson and the Morning Jays
Season 2
July 1- Rebekah Todd
July 8- Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
July 15- Virginia Man
July 22 – Sons of Sailors (Jimmy Buffet Cover Band – BEACH NIGHT)
July 29- Clint Park
August 5- Acoustic Syndicate
Connect Downtown Johnson City is the accredited nonprofit Main Street organization, whose mission is
to foster a thriving downtown ecosystem that is desirable for residents, businesses, and visitors by
forging partnerships and facilitating community connections. By organizing events like Fridays After 5,
Connect Downtown is able to support local downtown merchants, coordinate public space
improvements, and much more. You can find out more about this organization at downtownjc.com.
