The 4th Annual Hands Together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival was a fantastic day. Even the cicadas sung with joy! A HUGE thank you to Metro Arts, Vanderbilt Health at 100 Oaks, Abode Realty, Benchmark Realty, BMI, Ellis Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Performance Studios, Southeast Automotive, Walgreens, Woodbine Funeral Home, Anna Page for Metro Council, Crescent Carpets, Farrar Furniture, Glencliff Neighborhood Association, Istanbul Restaurant, McCallister Vacuum Company, New Song Christian Fellowship, Rebel Hill Florist, State Representative Janis Sontany, St. Edward Church & School, Tri Star Courier Services, Value Vet, and Walker Lumber & Hardware. Without our sponsors we could not exist.
Also, a tremendous thanks to our volunteers, vendors, artists, performers, and visitors. Together we make Flatrock a beautiful place to live, work, & play. We’re excited about May 26th, 2012! You’re in, right?!
We kick off at 10:00AM and are non-stop until 4:00PM. Great music, tasty treats, incredible art, sharp automobiles, and more. Admission is FREE, so bring the family and see what the Flatrock Community is all about! Click the link to Coleman Park in the sidebar for a map.
Randy Kohrs, this year’s Grammy winning headlining musical artist, did an interview and performed some of his songs on Nashville’s original 650 AM WSM this morning. For more information on Randy you can visit his website. He performs at 3:00 on Saturday. We’re proud to have him in our community! Left to Right - Bill Cody(WSM), Irene Kelley(Flatrock Festival, and Randy Kohrs.
Wherever you can! Coleman Park has limited parking, but the following businesses have offered their parking lots to visitors for this year’s Flatrock Festival:
Southeast Automotive - 2800 Nolensville Pike
St. Edward Catholic Church and School - 188 Thompson Lane
SunTrust Bank - 2915 Nolensville Pike
Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Church - 3112 Nolensville Pike
New Song Christian Fellowship - 2949 Nolensville Pike
We encourage folks in the Flatrock Community to walk, bike, and take public transportation!
We’re 2 days away! Tonight is our last organizational meeting in the Flatrock Community and we’re very excited to finalize our layout and details for the day. If you have questions about visiting, not sure if your artist spot is secured, or need details about your non-profit groups participation email Eddie at eddie@flatrockfestival.com.
Huge thanks to our friends at Walgreens for some extra publicity!
Simon and Ruby is just one of the many artists showing at this year’s Flatrock Festival. Check out SimonandRuby.com for more information on their handcrafted jewelry.
Our food vendors are always excellent and this year is no different. 2011 Flatrock Festival’s tasty food selections include burgers and bbq from JC’s Bullseye, white beans & corn bread and fried chocolate pies from Dairy King, Nashville Jerk(2010 Hot Chicken Amateur Champion), Vinh-Long Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine, cuban sandwiches and bbq nachos from Happy Eating, fried catfish from Twin Kegs, and, of course, our ever-present taco truck! You’ll also be able to sample funnel cakes, kettle corn, and some cool treats from Dippin Dots, Kona Ice, and Pied Piper Creamery.
This year’s poster was designed by Heidi Narum Hyatt.
The Hands Together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival is probably the only music & arts festival in our area that also a features a car show. We like to call it “Garage Art.” For more information on this year’s car show contact Donnie at 615-566-0036. You can access this year’s car show form by clicking HERE.
Announcing our Main Stage line-up for the 2011 Flatrock Festival!
10:00AM - Boomerang (Classics)
11:00AM - Corazon (Latin)
12:00PM - Excuses (Pop/Rock)
1:00PM - Sara Jean Kelley (Americana)
2:00PM - Justyna Kelley (Pop)
3:00PM - Randy Kohrs (Grammy winning Bluegrass)
The 4th Annual Hands Together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival is pleased to announce Nashville’s 16th District Council Lady Anna Page as our official Grand Marshal. Flatrock Festival will take place at Coleman Park in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, May 28th 10AM-4PM.
Check out some of the work from the first 2011 Artist Review. If you’re a new artist considering showing your work at this year’s Flatrock Festival you should schedule a Review for February or March!
Artists, we’re ready for you! If you showed in last year’s Festival you don’t have to go before the review panel. New artists can schedule a review by email or phone listed in the image above. It is FREE to review, but Flatrock Festival is asking for a $20 donation from artists to show at this year’s festival.
Planning is well under way for the 4th Annual Hands Together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival. 2011 will be bigger and better than ever! Stay tuned for information about our paneled art reviews, vendor and community registration, and volunteer information. If YOUR business is interested in being an OFFICIAL SPONSOR of the 2011 Festival contact Eddie Christy at eddie@flatrockfestival.com or call 615.480.4488.