Neil Young concert in Franklin postponed due to inclement weather

Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean

The Neil Young concert scheduled for Wednesday evening at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The concert has been moved to the evening of Thursday, May 9.

FirstBank Amphitheater issued a statement on their Instagram, saying, "This just in: For the safety of the fans, Neil Young & Crazy Horse show in Franklin, TN @firstbankamp has been rescheduled to May 9 due to severe weather conditions. Neil Young & Crazy Horse look forward to performing tomorrow evening.

"NEIL YOUNG & Crazy Horse including the tour crew and management, the many vendors that are part of putting on a show of this magnitude and the hundreds of employees will all be here @firstbankamp TOMORROW, THURSDAY 5/9.

Neil Young performs at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 27, 2024.
Neil Young performs at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 27, 2024.

"Thank you for your patience. Hold on to your tickets. Today’s tickets will be honored tomorrow."

The schedule of the May 9 show is as follows:

  • 3:30 Parking Fields & Box Office Open

  • 4:30 Happy Hour at the Tailgate Snack Bar in the main parking field

  • 6:00 Gates Open

  • 7:50 Show

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Weather reports say that Nashville and Middle Tennessee could potentially face severe thunderstorms on Wednesday and through early Thursday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and tornadoes are all possible.

Nashville area weather updates: Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Middle Tennessee

FirstBank Amphitheater, a rain or shine venue, says they work closely with meteorologists to ensure the safety of fans and monitoring for potential weather hazards.

Late on Wednesday morning, the venue posted saying they were monitoring the direction of the storm for this evening's forecast and would keep fans updated throughout the day.

Neil Young belts out a tune during his solo concert at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on April 15, 1999. Young introduced his song, “Homegrown,” during the concert.
Neil Young belts out a tune during his solo concert at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on April 15, 1999. Young introduced his song, “Homegrown,” during the concert.

The 2024 Neil Young and Crazy Horse "Love Earth Tour" features the now 78-year-old singer songwriter alongside rock band Crazy Horse. They released album "Fu##in' Up" together on April 25, featuring nine tracks together.

The Canadian singer-songwriter is best known for songs "Heart of Gold," "Harvest Moon" and "Old Man."

This is Young and Crazy Horse's first tour together in a decade.

The 16-stop tour kicked off on April 24 in San Diego and will continue with stops in Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, Manitoba, Alberta.

For more information on Neil Young's tour, head to neilyoungarchives.com.

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