2026 Release The Hounds Music Festival

A stunning line-up will gather at Bowie Nature Park to raise much needed funds for animal welfare in Middle Tennessee. National touring artists Flat River Band, SemiVinyl, Theo MacMillan Bluegrass, Garrett Bradford, and The Family will take the stage at 3p.m. for a Saturday afternoon of music, local artisan vendors, foods trucks, and family-friendly-fun! Bring your dog and walk down the world famous, canine red-carpet runway for a photo op! This annual bring-your-own-lawn-chair event raises funds for Release The Hounds nonprofit whose mission is to help animal live their best lives by donating to local welfare animal organizations, providing small grants to qualified pet owners for unexpected vet bills, and sponsoring fence installations for off-leash dog parks. Face-painting, food trucks, local vendors, and live music will make it a perfect afternoon to enjoy while raising money for this important cause!