THOMPSON'S STATION — Graystone Quarry announced on Thursday afternoon that Live Nation will do the booking for the 7,500 seat amphitheater in Williamson County.

Graystone Quarry Events broke ground in 2015 on the venue to be ideally used for weddings, corporate meetings or concerts. That vision expanded throughout the last four years.

“We’re focused on delivering memorable concert experiences which also include great food, comfortable seating, and convenient parking in a natural and inspiring outdoor setting ideal for enjoying a night of music and fun with friends,” said Rick McEachern, owner at Graystone Quarry. “And we’re delighted to have Live Nation’s event expertise and talent roster to bring this new venue to life.”

In the last several years, Live Nation won bids to operate two city-owned venues in Nashville – Ascend Amphitheater on the riverfront and Municipal Auditorium. The company also entered into a partnership to run the Fontanel amphitheater in Whites Creek, and more recently announced plans to open a House of Blues club downtown. Those moves came in addition to Live Nation buying a controlling stake in the nearby Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

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"We’re thrilled to welcome Graystone Quarry to our portfolio of venues and provide artists with another amazing amphitheater to connect with their fans," said Tom See, President of Live Nation Venues. "With our partner Graystone Quarry Events, Live Nation will deliver Tennessee concert-goers countless unique and memorable live event experiences starting in 2020."

In the 1960s, the quarry was used during the construction of Interstate 65. During construction, about 800 tons of faulty cement culverts — among other junk — were left behind. Afterward, it became had become a dumping ground for 50 years.

This year, the Town of Thompson's Station aldermen approved for the venue to add three concession buildings, a first aid building and a storage building. It also approved its wastewater system onsite and earned a state operating permit from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

"We are excited about Graystone Quarry's addition of Live Nation to run their amphitheater," Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Ellie Westman Chin said. "It is going to elevate even more the amount of incredible live music visitors can already find throughout Williamson County. With Live Nation's reputation for booking top-tier talent, mixed with the beautiful and unique setting inside the quarry, this has the potential to be a real game changer for the county as a nationally recognized concert destination."

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