Founded in 1999, Harpeth Conservancy is a science-based nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action. Harpeth Conservancy’s success is driven by working with landowners, businesses, community, local, state and federal decision-makers and members to foster solutions that reduce pollution and maintain healthy areas.

Harpeth Conservancy’s Songwriters for Streams, presented by Grasslands Environmental, will take place on Sunday, April 21^st, at the home of Libby and Nick Sieveking on Moran Road in Franklin. The annual family-friendly fundraiser welcomes music and river lovers to gather with Tom Douglas, who created the event in 2023 and will serve as host, along with fellow Grammy® nominated songwriters Barry Dean and James Slater.

Tom Douglas, whose songs have earned Grammy, Golden Globe® and Oscar® nominations, was inducted into the National Songwriters Association International’s (NSAI) Hall of Fame in 2014. His songs include these No. 1 hits: Miranda Lambert’s Grammy Award-winning “The House That Built Me,” Tim McGraw’s “Grown Men Don’t Cry” and “Southern Voice,” and Lady A’s “I Run to You.” He also added filmmaker to his credits with the writing of his documentary, “Love, Tom,” reminding people to never give up on their dreams.

Barry Dean is a CMA award-winning songwriter, a Leadership Music Alum and has served on the NSAI Board and as a Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Governor. He is also the co-founder and CEO of LUCI, a mobility platform that was listed as one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of the year. Some of Dean’s top hits include Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” (Grammy Single of the Year), Ingrid Michelson’s “Girls Chase Boys” (BMI Pop Award), Tim McGraw’s “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools,” Michael Ray’s “Think a Little Less,” and John Pardi’s “Heartache Medication.”

James Slater is a bilingual singer-songwriter of Bolivian American descent. He has had songs recorded by everyone from Carrie Underwood to Tim McGraw to Willie Nelson. Some of Slater’s top hits include “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride (Grammy Nominated), “High Cost of Living” by Jamey Johnson (Grammy Nominated), “God Whispered Your Name” by Keith Urban, “Unstoppable” by Rascal Flatts, “Can’t Shake You” by Gloriana, “Mexicoma” by Tim McGraw, and “Guys Named Captain” by Kenny Chesney.

Gates will open for the event at 3:30pm and the concert will be from 5:00pm to 6:30pm with gates closing at 7pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnic food and beverages as desired. Culligan Water of Nashville will supply water coolers to refill water bottles. Because the event is outdoors, bug spray, sunscreen and weather appropriate apparel and footwear are encouraged.

The kids’ area will be open from 3:30pm to 5:00pm and will feature a scavenger hunt, face painting, educational macroinvertebrates (creek critters) and other activities. Organizers request respectful quiet time during the concert, so parents may want to bring appropriate diversions for children.

Carloads of up to six people are $350 and easy button packages are $2,000, which includes a table, chairs, premium location, flowers, charcuterie/cheese snack boxes, and a cooler with beverages for six people. Carloads tickets are available at songwritersforstreams.org.