Eric Church & 49 Winchester Tickets
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center | Knoxville, Tennessee

The Chief is coming and he’s bringing his gargantuan touring machine with him! Country music superstar Eric Church, along with his special guest 40 Winchester, will be hitting the road this spring for the highly awaited Free the Machine Tour! The multi award winning singer songwriter will be promoting his latest album, Evangline Vs. the Machine and he’s slated to make 35 stops in major cities, including Knoxville, Tennessee! Get set for an astounding showcase as the critically acclaimed performer hits up the Thompson Boling Arena on Thursday 5th March 2026! The show is surefire to deliver a chockful of awesome smashing new hits like “Hands of Time,” “Johnny,” plus some monumental crowd pleasers and surprises! You should definitely expect a thrillin’ good time as Church has been known to bust out the most amazing live shows in the circuit! So hurry and score tickets early before you miss out on the Free the Machine Tour!
After this massive chart smashing 2021 album Soul, Church finally comes back with a new record! The country rock powerhouse has come out with a brilliant effort, Evangeline Vs The Machine and it’s anticipated to be his best work to date. Released in spring, the new record spawned fantastic fresh hits like “Darkest Hour,” “Hands of Time” and “Johnny.” This outstanding titles comes after two years after Church released his last single “Man Made a Bar,” with Morgan Wallen. Now you’ve got the awesome opportunity to bear witness as Church performs these massive hits live on the big stage! The Free the Machine Tour drops by Knoxville Tennessee for a one night spectacle at the Thompson Boiling Arena! On Thursday 5th March 2026, you can definitely catch fresh titles from Church’s new record, plus crowd pleasing phenomenal hits like “Springteen,” “Record Year,” “Drink In My Hand,” and tons more!
See this mindblowing performance from Eric Church and 40 Winchester as they conquer the Thompson Boiling Arena on Thursday 5th March 2026. This epic country music showdown is guaranteed to be a terrific spectacle not just because of its performers but also thanks to its outstanding venue. The Thompson Boiling Arena is a premiere entertainment space with all the makings of a world class venue. The arena is equipped with state of the art sound and lights technology, stunning acoustics, and an awesome ambiance. The accommodation is also fantastic, totaling up to over 24,000 seats – definitely able to house the influx of Church’s tens of thousands of fans. Moreover, the Thompson Boiling Arena has great amenities to make your experience an unforgettable one.
ABOUT ERIC CHURCH
Country music singer-songwriter Eric Church is a prolific hit maker with multiple Billboard chart topping hits. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his debut single, “Smoke A Little Smoke” which earned four time platinum in the U.S. He followed up with a plethora of smashing hits including number 1 singles, “Drink In My Hand” and “Springsteen.” Church has sold over ten million albums within his 15 year career and has amassed approximately five billion global streams across music platforms. He has won multiple prestigious awards, including six American Country Music Assocation Awards, A CMT Award, and three Country Music Awards.
ABOUT 49 WINCHESTER
Country alternative powerhouse 49 Winchester has been bringing their unique southern rock music to the world since 2014. The band has made great strides with hits like "Russell County Line,” “Everlasting Lover,” and “Anabel.” The band earned their first ever nomination at the Americana Music & Honours Awards in 2023 for Duo/Group of the Year. Today, 49 Winchester continue to promote their latest album Leavin’ This Holler, an incredible effort that was met with critical acclaim.
Don’t waste any time thinking whether you should go or not! Score your tickets now and catch the most outstanding country rock spectacle of 2026!