Scott West to Host Scare on the Square Concert
The upcoming October 29 event will raise funds for the Empty Stocking Fund through designated beer sales on the plaza.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Scott West is set to host the inaugural Scare on the Square concert in Knoxville on Oct. 29, 2026. Proceeds from beer sales during the event will support the Empty Stocking Fund.
Why it matters
The concert generates charitable donations to help the Empty Stocking Fund provide holiday meals to 3,000 East Tennessee families. Additionally, the event serves as a pilot for utilizing Market Square for live music under new DORA regulations.
The Empty Stocking Fund aims to provide grocery assistance to 3,000 families this year. Scott West previously contributed $4,200 to the organization during a past competition.
The players
Scott West
He is an organizer and local venue operator planning charity music events in Knoxville.
Empty Stocking Fund
This long-standing charitable organization has worked to provide holiday meals to families in East Tennessee since its establishment.
Teen Spirit
This musical act is scheduled to perform during the inaugural concert event in Market Square.
The details
The event features a performance by Teen Spirit and a costume contest where winners receive $20 gift certificates. Festivities take place at Market Square with beer sales for the charity beginning at 5 p.m. and music running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Timeline
The Scare on the Square concert is scheduled for Oct. 29, 2026.
Beer sales begin at 5 p.m. on the plaza.
Teen Spirit performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Empty Stocking Fund charity originated in 1908.
Moonrise in the City is proposed for spring 2027.
Market Landscape
This concert serves as an operational test for using Market Square for live entertainment under newly implemented DORA rules. It positions local organizers to better understand how public space regulations influence the feasibility of future recurring concert series.
Attendees can support local families by purchasing beer at the plaza, with proceeds going directly to holiday meal programs. Participants also have the opportunity to win $20 gift certificates through the event's costume contest.
The takeaway
Events like Scare on the Square demonstrate how local businesses can leverage public spaces to meet charitable goals for the community. Residents interested in supporting local families can participate in these seasonal drives while helping test new city venue regulations.
What happens next
Scott West intends to launch a recurring concert series titled Moonrise in the City in spring 2027 and plans to revive the Band Eat Band competition that same year.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives at the Philanthropy section.
More information
To contribute to the cause, visit the Empty Stocking Fund donation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Knoxville News Sentinel.
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