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Tennessee River Jam Festival Was Great Success

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PARIS/HENRY COUNTY — The Tennessee River Jam festival in Paris,/Henry County was June 17 through June 20, with over four days of music and entertainment with 27 artists, 15 concerts and eight venues.

The festival began Thursday, June 17 with free shows at night. At 6 p.m. the Oak Ridge Boys and Evie Grace performed in downtown Paris. At 7 p.m., Randall French performed at The Breakers, and Josh McKee played at Blues Landing.

Ethan Torsak and the Ray Lewis Band performed for free at 11 a.m. June 18 at Ace’s Restaurant. The Paula Bridges Band performed at the Eiffel Tower Park for free at 7 p.m. Mark Nesler, Lance Miller, Sydney Mack and Chandler Stephens performed during the Songwriter’s Round at Blues Landing that night at 7:30. At 9 p.m. Levon and Olivia Faye performed at The Breakers for a $10 cover.

Saturday, June 19 at 2 p.m., Matt Boone played at The Breakers with free admission. At 4 p.m., Diamond Rio, Darryl Worley, Johnny Mac and 24 Seven performed at Paris Landing State Park.

Hotwired and Leigh July performed at Blues Landing at 7 p.m. with free admission. At 8 p.m., The After Dark Band featuring Nikki Bobo performed at The Breakers. To close the night, Candi Wilette played at LL’s Bar & Grill at 9 for a $15 cover.

Sunday, the last day of the festival began at 11 a.m. with a performance by Britnee Kellogg at Marker 66. At 4 p.m., The Trace performed at The Breakers.

Bethel University Alumni including former The Voice contestant Mandi Thomas, Cherry Avenue and James Mays closed the festival at Blues Landing at 5 p.m.