Murfreesboro, TN—Anticipation is building for the 2025 Roots Rendezvous Festival as it continues its long-standing partnership with Uncle Dave Macon Days and the Hop Springs venue. Gloria Christy has helped to organize the annual event for years and stated…

Shining a light on the need for more affordable housing in the immediate area, Christy told WGNS the theme will be “Coming Home”... Christy serves as the President of Uncle Dave Macon Days.

Matt Need, Director of Sales and Communications, stated, “This year’s festival marks a renewed pledge to give back to the community featuring nonprofit organizations with a focus on affordable and available housing, “A Coming Home” theme.” 

Scheduled for September 19- 21, this year's festival promises to celebrate and preserve American roots music, a commitment the Uncle Dave Macon Days organization has upheld for nearly five decades in Middle Tennessee... Uncle Dave Macon Days has a rich history of promoting the musical traditions that originated in the 19th and early 20th centuries...

This year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of talented musicians performing across two stages and an arts vendor fair showcasing local artists, including entries from “Boro International” and the ‘Boro Art Crawl. 

The headline act is a special comedy music group called “The Cleverly’s,” set to perform on Saturday night, September 20, with more details about the schedule forthcoming.

Collaboration with Hop Springs enhances the festival by providing educational opportunities regarding old-time traditions in an entertaining atmosphere. Miranda Adams, the manager of Hop Springs, emphasized the importance of this event as a celebration of the enduring legacy of Dave Macon’s contributions to music, located only a few miles from his historic home in the Kittrell Community.

"Our commitment to share the roots music story through this partnership is stronger than ever, ensuring that people of all ages can enjoy the nostalgia of Middle Tennessee’s musical heritage,” according to Gloria Christy. Adding to the community spirit, Melissa Cross from Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity expressed excitement about their partnership with the festival. They will introduce the “Hammer Down for Habitat” event, fostering community bonds while supporting affordable housing initiatives.

The 2025 Roots Rendezvous Festival promises to be a unique destination event that enhances the local music scene while uplifting community spirit and engagement. Click Here to learn more.