The city of Lawrenceburg is now in the public voting stage for an opportunity to host a free, multi-year outdoor music series beginning in 2026. This initiative is part of the Levitt AMP Music Series Grant program, which is a partnership between the national Levitt Foundation and the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, with additional backing from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
If Lawrenceburg is chosen, it stands to gain up to $120,000 over a three-year period, with a maximum of $40,000 available each year. This funding would be utilized to organize a Levitt AMP Music Series in the city’s public square, showcasing professional musicians from a variety of genres. The aim is to revitalize underutilized public spaces and foster a vibrant, inclusive community hub. Throughout Tennessee, the grant program is set to support up to six local organizations, potentially resulting in as many as 180 free concerts across the state.
Public engagement is crucial to the selection process, and voting will take place from September 5 to September 15, 2025. Residents can cast their votes online at levitt.org/vote or by texting 877-409-5525 with the keyword “LAWCO.” Each participant is allowed to vote for up to five proposals. The volume of votes received will play a significant role in the decision-making process by the Levitt Foundation and the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, with the announcement of grant recipients scheduled for November 18, 2025.
Lawrenceburg’s downtown officials are urging community members to take part in the voting and to spread the word about this initiative among friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to showcase local enthusiasm and support.
The Levitt Foundation is a private family organization dedicated to enhancing community life by transforming public spaces through free outdoor concerts. To date, Levitt grantees have hosted over 650 concerts in more than 50 towns across the nation, attracting nearly one million attendees. Their projects are designed to promote social connections, cultural engagement, and economic opportunities.
For further details or inquiries, interested individuals can reach out to Michele Gantz, the Executive Director of Downtown Lawrenceburg, at 931-242-3136 or via email at [email protected].