Nightfall’s free 2026 concert series continues this Friday, May 8th, in Miller Plaza and Miller Park with alt-country headliner Alicia Blue and local opener Blake Worthington.
Nightfall has been a staple of summertime activity in downtown Chattanooga for 39 years, bringing together music fans of all kinds for 14 weeks of free outdoor concerts every Friday through July 31.
This week’s show features headliner Alicia Blue at 8:00 PM, with local opener Blake Worthington beginning at 7:00 PM.
Come early at 6:00 PM to shop the art market in Miller Park and enjoy local food and drink vendors.
Alicia Blue grew up between Southern California and South Texas, with mariachi on her dad’s stereo, West Coast soul in her headphones, and notebooks full of poetry in her backpack. The poetry turned into songs, and Alicia has carved out a sound rooted in Americana and Country, shaped by fearless storytelling and a voice often compared to Dolly or Emmylou, with a little Waylon at the edges.
Her 2024 duet with Lucinda Williams, “Tennessee,” lit up critics and fans alike, and now she’s recorded her debut country album with none other than producer Shooter Jennings, who calls her “the voice of a generation” and “as rare as they come.”
Opening the show is local artist Blake Worthington and his string band. A talented singer and songwriter, Worthington is from Owensboro, KY and spent several years in Nashville, honing his music skills before settling in Chattanooga. His love for roots music shines through in his songs, which blend Americana, rock and folk.
This week’s Nightfall also features Art 120’s “Art Cars,” showcasing approximately a dozen creatively transformed vehicles from across the country. Visitors can meet artists and makers while exploring these unique installations along M.L. King Boulevard between Market and Broad Streets.
Motorcycle parking will be available in the 800 block of Market Street, between 8th Street and M.L. King Boulevard.
For more information on this free community concert series and samples of this year’s music, visit NightfallChattanooga.com.
Nightfall is produced locally by Chattanooga Presents, and has been a longtime underwriting partner of this station.
