Graham Festival Begins Friday in Knoxville

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

WHAT:

East Tennessee Franklin Graham Festival represents the combined efforts of 478 area churches working in partnership with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.  Franklin Graham will lead the three-day event. The festival is open to the public and free of charge-no tickets are required.

 

WHEN:

Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. ("Xtreme Kidz-LIVE")

Saturday, April 26, 6:47 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 4:00 p.m.

(Doors open 90 minutes before each event begins)

 

WHERE:  Thompson-Boling Arena

In addition to messages from Graham, events will feature music by award-winning artists:

Friday Evening: Israel Houghton & New Breed and Austins Bridge

Saturday Morning: "Xtreme Kidz-LIVE" w/God Rocks, Little Tommy and Chaos on Wheels

Saturday Evening: Student Night with Group 1 Crew and Toby Mac

Sunday Afternoon: Michael W.  Smith, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Phil Stacey

 

MEDIA COVERAGE INFORMATION:

• Media check-in will be located at Thompson-Boling Arena's Southeast court-level entrance.  Media check-in opens 90 minutes before each event begins.
   

• Media credentials can be obtained by presenting company identification at the media
  check-in table.
   

• Working area for media will be located on the floor of Thompson-Boling Arena in front of Section 120. High-speed Internet access will be available.
   

• High-resolution photos, updated information and a complete press kit will be posted on the Franklin Graham Festivals newsroom located at www.DeMossNewsPond.com/bgea/fgf.
   

• For interviews and additional information contact Todd Shearer (404) 314-4206. 

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