Things to Hear


Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

The local McDonalds retaurant has gospel singing on Thursday nights. On Friday and Saturday there is also gospel singing at the Gospel Singing Hall across from the hospital. Several churches have gospel concerts from time to time.

Classical and Pop Music

Bryan College has several musicals and student or faculty concerts throughout the school year. In addition, the college also brings in professional talent occasionally. Different churches present frequent musical performances, seasonal ones as well as spontaneous ones.

Rock and Other Kinds of Music

Dayton has its share of local breed rock bands. The Tennessee Strawberry Festival in May showcases rock talent as well as country, bluegrass or gospel music and plenty of bands present marching music in the Strawberry Parade. The Holiday Stroll in downtown Dayton has a DJ with recorded music, which includes rock and holiday fare. Dayton's Old-Fashioned Christmas parade has bands, strolling carolers and minstrels.

Tennessee Valley Theater

Big Band Valentine's Dinner/Dance, Appalachian music program, a cowboy band and a classical guitar and cello concert are planned for 2007.

Harmony House Coffee Shop

  • Features a Bryan College Acoustic night.
  • Bryan College Choir holds concerts on various dates throughout the school year.
  • Area school bands hold occasional concerts.