Things to Hear in Rhea County

Gospel Music

Local restaurants have gospel singing:
Old Cook Stove on Monday, Hardee's on Tuesday, and McDonald's on Thursday. Also, there is gospel singing at the Gospel Singing Hall across from the hospital on Friday and Saturday. Our love of Southern gospel music made an issue of National Geographic, so it's not surprising that it's so available. Several churches have gospel concerts from time to time.

Contemporary Christian Music

Several churches hold concerts throughout the year.

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 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.