Popular Nashville recording artist Matt Stillwell returns home to the mountains of Western North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 3, for a concert at the Smoky Mountain High School gym.

Stillwell is partnering with his alma mater, Smoky Mountain High School, to offer a benefit concert for the school. The concert begins at7 p.m.

Stillwell fans will be treated to a full concert all for only $10 per person. A BBQ dinner is also available for $8 per person, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain High School Cafeteria.  For fans that want extra time with the country music star, Matt and the band have offered a personal Meet & Greet VIP Dinner and VIP seating for $40 per person.

“This is just one way I’m trying to give back to the town and people who have supported me over the years. We have a big show planned, you don’t want to miss it,” said Stillwell.

Stillwell was a stand-out four-sport athlete at Smoky Mountain High School, and later became an All Conference performer on the Southern Conference-winning Western Carolina University baseball team.

Tickets are on sale now and available at various locations throughout Sylva. Tickets can be purchased at Smoky Mountain High School and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce as well as at the door the night of the concert. For more information at the concert or dinner contact Assistant Principal Jimmy Cleaveland at Smoky Mountain High School, 828.586.2177, extension 358.