Fayetteville Remembers Sept. 11 with Commemorative Concert

Free Concert Featuring T. Graham Brown at Villages Amphitheater

September 11 is a date that holds special meaning for all Americans. The mere mention of 9/11 conjures up memories of remorse and sadness. It also stirs our patriotic souls.

September 11 in Fayetteville will mark the end of a six-month patriotic program entitled “Fayetteville Celebrates America.” The city will terminate the vigil with a large concert and memorial program at the Villages Amphitheater. Flags and banners will line the perimeter of the amphitheater, officially marking the end to the patriotic program.

The event is free and organizers are making plans for a capacity crowd. Country artist T. Graham Brown will headline the event, with a special appearance by radio personality Moby, who is now hosting his own syndicated show. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The opening act, Assembly Required will go on at 7:30. A brief memorial program will follow the opening band beginning at 8 p.m. T. Graham Brown will take the stage at approximately 8:15. The concert is sponsored by Georgia Power, the city of Fayetteville, Main Street and Wal-Mart and The Bear radio station.

The September 11 concert will be the third free patriotic event held at the Villages Amphitheater this season. The other two, a Memorial Day tribute concert featuring the Atlanta Pops and God and Country Night featuring local churches and a community choir turned out capacity crowds.

In April, the Fayetteville City Council adopted a special ordinance allowing patriotic banners and signs to fly throughout the City. Lane Brown, chairman of the Fayetteville Celebrates America committee, was the brainchild behind the special ordinance implemented by council. He is also serving as chairman for the Sept. 11 event. Following the concert, all specially permitted signs connected to the Fayetteville Celebrates America ordinance will be required to come down.

For further information about the September 11 concert, call Main Street Fayetteville at 770-461-6029.