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About Merle Travis Music Center
Welcome to the Merle Travis Music Center, a dedicated auditorium venue in Powderly, Kentucky. With a small, intimate listening-room atmosphere, this venue hosts fingerstyle guitar, Americana, and family-friendly performing arts. From the annual Thumbpicking Weekend to Front Porch Friday concerts and the Love & Marriage Show, the center offers engaging performances in a warm, community-focused setting. Tickets are available through ThunderTix—secure your great seats early for popular events.
Whether you’re a local resident or a traveling music lover, this page provides practical details to help you plan a smooth visit, including seating information, parking, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining choices. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you get the best value while you enjoy a night of great music.
Located at 750 Cleaton Road in Powderly, the Merle Travis Music Center sits beside Paradise Park, and it’s home to a piece of Merle Travis’s heritage—the boyhood cabin relocated to the grounds. The center’s intimate auditorium makes for a close-up concert experience, while convenient parking and accessible transport options help you get in and out with ease. For the latest event information, including the Thumbpicking Weekend details, check the official site and ThunderTix for tickets. When you’re ready to plan your stay, explore our recommended nearby hotels like CCI Express Inn (Powderly) and Beaver Dam Inn (Beaver Dam), plus partner dining and attractions in the area.
Pro tip: secure your great seats early for sought-after shows, and consider combining your visit with a stroll through Paradise Park. We’ve got you covered with reliable venue details, transportation tips, and trusted partner recommendations to make your trip seamless.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 750 Cleaton Road, Powderly, KY 42367.
- Venue type: music center / performing arts facility with a dedicated auditorium.
- Capacity: 321 seats.
- Notable hosted events: International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Weekend (thumbpicking championships/events); Front Porch Friday concerts; The Love & Marriage Show.
- Notable recent activity: 2025 Thumbpicking Weekend information and tickets page on the official site.
- Ticketing: Tickets for events are available via ThunderTix (purchase tickets page).
- Nearby lodging options: CCI Express Inn (Powderly) and Beaver Dam Inn (Beaver Dam) are common local hotels for visitors.
- Nearby attractions: Paradise Park adjacent to the center; Merle Travis’s boyhood cabin relocated there.