The Brief Businesses near Piedmont Park are excited to see Shaky Knees move to the area this year, missing out on a big music festival like this in 2024. In previous years, both Shaky Knees and Music Midtown have been huge economic boosters for the city. Businesses around Piedmont Park say they are eager to welcome the return of a major music festival to the area as Shaky Knees makes its debut at the park this year. Shaky Knees, which has been held at Central Park in recent years, is expected to bring large crowds through the weekend. "We were happy, because Shaky Knees kind of took over Music Midtown, so it was good for us," Alzate said.