Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound (TAMIS) presents a multi-day celebration of women in old-time music.
Thursday, March 5–Sunday, March 8
Enjoy live performances from the legendary singer-songwriter Alice Gerrard and other artists, film screenings, book talks, and a live recording of The Female Bob Dylan podcast.
This celebration is being held at venues across Knoxville in conjunction with the Birthplace of Country Music’s exhibition I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music, now on display at the Museum of East Tennessee History.
The Female Bob Dylan Podcast
Live recording
Emily Hilliard, Sophie Abramowitz and Sarah Bachman of the The Female Bob Dylan podcast will turn their mics to Dr. Jessie Wilkerson as they discuss the life and music of the legendary Hazel Dickens, who performed with Alice Gerrard for many years.
March 7 | 2:30 | East Tennessee History Center
The life & music of Alice Gerrard
Documentary and concert
You Gave Me A Song follows eighty-four year old, old-time music pioneer Alice Gerrard over several years, offering an intimate portrait of her remarkable, unpredictable journey creating and preserving traditional music.
Alice will take the stage following the documentary for a concert. She will be joined by Tatiana Hargreaves and Reed Stutz.
March 6 | 7:00 | Bijou Theatre
Music & stories from the vaults
Old-time video from the vaults
Bill Landry and the production team at the Heartland Series scoured the region for stories that showcased Appalachian traditions. Join us to view outtakes from their interviews, along with other films in the TAMIS vaults. See performances by a young Dolly Parton as well as Hazel Dickens, Candie Carawan and more.
March 7 | 1:00 | East Tennessee History Center
Calendar of events
Celebration of Women in Old-Time Music: An Evening with Alice Gerrard
Old-Time Music Videos from the TAMIS Vaults
The Female Bob Dylan Podcast -- Discussion and Live Recording
Feature Exhibition
This feature exhibition takes a look into the past, present, and future of the genre and the integral role women played in the development of country music as we know it today. Curated by Dr. René Rodgers, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, it will remail open through April 19, 2026 at the East Tennessee History Center. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society.
Partner recognition
This historic weekend is made possible in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission in partnership with the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Friends of the Knox County Public Library.
Many thanks to the Bijou Theatre and the Laurel Theater for their support.