The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, originally named the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, was designed by Davis Architects and built by Harrison Construction. It broke ground on July 14, 2009, with an opening date estimated for August 2010.
Kenny Chesney, along with
Uncle Kracker, were originally set to open the amphitheater with a concert on March 31, 2011, but scheduling conflicts led to the show being moved back to May 25. It was later announced that
The Avett Brothers and
Band of Horses would open the amphitheater on April 1, 2011, followed by
Patti LaBelle and
The O'Jays the next night. Over the years, the amphitheater has hosted many great shows, including Phish, Def Leppard, John Mayer, The Lumineers, Fantasia, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Aldean, Mary J. Blige, Chris Stapleton, KEM, Widespread Panic, Jill Scott, Bob Dylan, ODESZA, Brad Paisley, Hall & Oates, John Legend, Willie Nelson, and Erykah Badu. During the 2023 season finale, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater announced its re-branding, and the name was changed to the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. ==See also==