# FirstBank Amphitheater

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**FirstBank Amphitheater** is an open-air music venue located on the site of a former rock quarry in [Franklin, Tennessee](/source/Franklin,_Tennessee). The amphitheater has hosted concerts since 2021, and can accommodate a capacity of 7,500.[2]

## History

The quarry at the site of the amphitheater had been used in the 1960s during the construction of [I-65](/source/I-65), and subsequently abandoned with some 800 tons of faulty cement culverts left behind.[3] In 2014, the land was purchased by husband-and-wife business partners Rick and Nancy McEachern, who reportedly cleared 900 tons of trash from the site over the following year and a half.[2]

The venue opened in 2021 with a benefit concert featuring [Florida Georgia Line](/source/Florida_Georgia_Line), [Maren Morris](/source/Maren_Morris), and other country performers,[4] and has since hosted acts such as [Zach Bryan](/source/Zach_Bryan), [Cody Johnson](/source/Cody_Johnson), [Willie Nelson](/source/Willie_Nelson), and [Mavis Staples](/source/Mavis_Staples).[2]

## Traffic issues

Starting with its first concert, FirstBank Amphitheater has faced major traffic problems before and after events, leading to complaints from both neighbors and concert-goers.[5][6][7] In 2022, before the amphitheater's second season, CEO Rick McEachern addressed a Thompson's Station Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting to discuss planned fixes, including additional lanes and improved signage.[8]

Sold-out events at the venue average about 3,000 private cars.[8] As of 2024, there are no public transportation options available.[9]

## References

1. Paulson, Dave (10 March 2021). ["FirstBank Amphitheater: New venue in Thompson's Station plans to open in 2021"](https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/03/10/firstbank-amphitheater-thompsons-station-venue-plans-2021-opening/6938348002/). *The Tennessean*. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

1. Leimkuehler, Matthew (5 May 2023). ["Your guide to concert season at FirstBank Amphitheater"](https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/05/05/firstbank-amphitheater-guide-to-parking-food-shows-and-more/70158650007/). *The Tennessean*. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

1. Czarnecki, Collin (31 August 2015). ["5,000-seat venue to put Thompson's Station 'on map'"](https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/thompsons-station/2015/08/31/5000-seat-venue-put-thompsons-station-map/71453360/). *The Tennessean*. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

1. Leimkuehler, Matthew (4 August 2021). ["FirstBank Amphitheater opens with all-star benefit concert led by Florida Georgia Line, Maren Morris"](https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2021/08/04/feeding-nashville-firstbank-amphitheater-opens-florida-georgia-line-maren-morris-thomas-rhett/7968099002/). *The Tennessean*. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

1. ["Concert goers navigate traffic nightmare during FirstBank Amphitheater opening night"](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/concert-goers-navigate-traffic-nightmare-during-firstbank-amphitheater-opening-night). *News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF)*. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-07-17.

1. Baird, Brittney (4 August 2021). ["Traffic trouble during first concert at FirstBank Amphitheater"](https://www.wkrn.com/news/traffic-trouble-during-first-concert-at-firstbank-amphitheater/). *WKRN*. Retrieved 17 July 2024.

1. ["Neighbors, concert-goers upset about traffic at First Bank Amphitheater in Williamson County"](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/neighbors-and-concert-goers-are-upset-about-traffic-at-first-bank-amphitheater-in-williamson-county). *News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF)*. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-07-17.

1. Willis, Alexander (2022-01-12). ["FirstBank Amphitheater owner talks improvements after first season's traffic struggles"](https://www.thenewstn.com/spring_hill/firstbank-amphitheater-owner-talks-improvements-after-first-seasons-traffic-struggles/article_40076612-7415-11ec-99c6-976369ebf170.html). *The News*. Retrieved 2024-07-17.

1. ["Getting Here | FirstBank Amphitheater"](https://www.firstbankamphitheater.com/getting-here). *www.firstbankamphitheater.com*. Retrieved 2024-07-17.

## See also

- [List of contemporary amphitheaters](/source/List_of_contemporary_amphitheaters)

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