Every Saturday morning at 10:00 for twenty years, the Grinders Switch Ensemble has performed a free musical program for anyone wishing to attend. The late Charlie Garner, a member of the Grand Ole Opry and bass player for Del Reeves, started the program over twenty years ago in a storefront on the town square as part of a retirement dream. The tradition brings in aspiring new musicians and established players each week as guest performers. The Grinders Switch Ensemble is a group of local musicians who donate their time to play in front of a live audience. They also have several CDs available for purchase.
Grinders Switch Hour AudienceWithout fail, 60 - 80 people turn out for the program each Saturday morning. Often, visitors from the surrounding area, including Nashville, bring a busload to visit the program, shop on the square, or eat at our local restaurants.The performances are at the "Ice House" in Centerville just north of the town square at 111 North Central Avenue. You can hear the show LIVE on WNKX KiX 96 FM and streaming at www.GrindersSwitchHour.com. It's the third longest-running live music program in the country. The Grand Ole Opry is #1.
