About
Born & Raised Productions is a live production company based in Knoxville, Tenn. We create unforgettable live experiences in East Tennessee. We also provide event services. Our services include: marketing & promotion, talent buying, production, event operations, audio production, and more. If you’d like to discuss your event, you can send us more info on our contact page.
Who We Are
Born & Raised Productions is a full-service music event company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. We create unforgettable live experiences — from festivals and concerts to silent discos, private parties, and public celebrations.
We work with cities, brands, venues, and individuals to bring events to life. Whether you need a partner for full-scale production or just support in a few key areas, our team handles it all.
Our services include:
Talent buying
Event marketing and promotion
Logistics and operations
On-site production management
Creative concept development
Audio services for corporate and private events — including PA systems, wireless mics, and sound support for speakers, panels, and presentations
We are also the team behind two growing brands:
Silent Disco Knox – Multi-channel headphone parties produced across the Southeast
Knoxville DJ – Professional DJ services for weddings, parties, and private events
What We’ve Done
Born & Raised has become one of East Tennessee’s most trusted partners for live music event production. Our work includes a range of high-profile concerts, festivals, and creative partnerships. Highlights include:
Sunset on Central – Knoxville’s largest free music discovery festival, featuring 25+ artists across multiple venues and stages
Moon Taxi at World’s Fair Park – Knoxville’s first major outdoor concert following the COVID-19 shutdown, a sold-out return to live music
Sunsphere Sundays – A fall concert series presented in partnership with Visit Knoxville and the Tennessee Department of Tourism, featuring national acts such as Coin, Dawes, The Lone Bellow, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Southern Skies Music Festival – An original concept developed in partnership with Dogwood Arts; we were integral to its creation and led talent booking in its first two years, bringing artists like St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Grace Potter to the stage
Concert Series at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. – Ongoing concert programming at Knoxville’s Yee-Haw Brewing, where we've booked national and regional acts including Perpetual Groove, Sixpence None The Richer, Pony Bradshaw, and more
Knoxville Brewfest – Multi-year production and logistics management for one of the city’s most popular annual festivals
One Knox Block Parties – Worked with One Knoxville Soccer Club to produce a series of pre-game block parties in the Old City, featuring local live talent and community programming
Brew at the Zoo – Produced a music-infused evening experience at Zoo Knoxville, combining live entertainment with local brews
Ongoing city and community events – Continued collaborations with the City of Knoxville and local organizations to activate spaces with live music and cultural programming
How It Started
Born & Raised began in 2014 when artist manager Garrett Thomson and music journalist Kent Oglesby teamed up to promote a single concert in a Powell liquor store. That success led to a series of Secret Shows in unexpected venues across Knoxville, operating under the name Knoxville Music Warehouse. These shows quickly sold out and created a new energy in the local music scene.
In 2017, Born & Raised Productions officially launched as a dedicated event company — and what began as a grassroots concert series has grown into a regional production team known for creativity, quality, and execution.
Today & Beyond
Born & Raised continues to grow through new partnerships and event concepts across the Southeast. From idea to execution, we help cities, companies, and individuals turn creative music experiences into reality.