Celebrate America’s independence at one of these Fourth of July celebrations in Nashville and other Middle Tennessee communities.
FIREWORKS!
Brentwood
July 4, 7 p.m. fireworks after the show
Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Parkway, Brentwood
Come out to Red, White & Boom, the annual Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park (1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood) from 7 – 10 p.m. The Smoking Section Band will take the stage with their big band, disco, and jazz music. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Various food trucks are at all concert events. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit.
Clarksville
July 3, fireworks at 9:10 p.m.
Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville
Celebrate America’s independence at Liberty Park with great food, live music and family-friendly activities followed by Clarksville’s largest fireworks display at 9:10 p.m.
Cookeville
July 4, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground St, Cookeville
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music beginning at 4 p.m. Gates at the fairgrounds open at 3:30 p.m. Food trucks will serve up a variety of All-American foods from hometown vendors. One of the state’s biggest and best fireworks shows will launch at 9 p.m. for the Red, White and Boom climax. Soundtrack to fireworks show will be on Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and News Talk 94.1.
Fairview
July 3, fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Fairview City Hall, 7100 City Center Cir, Fairview
Fairview is hosting its 11th Annual July 3rd Celebration. The event starts at 3 p.m. and Rubiks Groove is set to take stage at 6 p.m. with the best pop, rock, and hip hop from the 80’s & 90’s! There will be multiple food trucks on site and some fun activities for the kids, too.
Franklin
July 4, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., fireworks at dark
Downtown Franklin with Fireworks at Harlinsdale Farm
The annual Franklin on the Fourth celebration will occur around the downtown square in Franklin. The event starts at 11 a.m. and live music starts at 12 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Afterwards, fireworks will be displayed at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Rd, Franklin).
Gallatin
July 4, 3 – 9:30 p.m., fireworks at dark
Triple Creek Park, 1333 Touchdown Drive, Gallatin
The city of Gallatin’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be at Triple Creek Park. The event will include over 25 vendors, live music and a fireworks display when it gets dark. In addition to a designated area for kids with inflatables and games, The Gallatin Fire Department’s popular mountain of foam will also return from 3 – 5 p.m.
Goodlettsville
July 4, 4 – 9:30 p.m., fireworks at dark
Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Ln, Goodlettsville
The City of Goodlettsville will celebrate Independence Day from 4 – 9:30 p.m. in Moss-Wright Park. The fireworks display will be set to music and begins at 9 p.m. A Kids Zone will be provided with inflatables, games and fireman’s foam. Wristbands can be purchased for the kid’s zone the day of the event for $10 (cash only). Food vendors will be available.
Hendersonville
July 3, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Drakes Creek Park, 120 East Main Street, Hendersonville
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration Hendersonville’s Freedom Festival returns to Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville this July 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. The annual fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. There will also be live music, activities for kids and more.
La Vergne
July 4, fireworks at dark
Veteran’s Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne
This free event includes fireworks, live music featuring Phoenix Rising, food vendors and other fun activities for families from 6 – 9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. Music starts at 6 p.m. Families are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs, as well as their own picnic dinners. Visitors may also dine from a selection of food vendors that will be onsite. The fireworks show will begin at dark.
Murfreesboro
Sunday, July 4, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro residents can enjoy free fireworks and music for the July 4th holiday at the Fountains at Gateway. The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for picnicking on the grass beginning at 4 p.m. Live music featuring The Pilots will begin at 7 p.m. from the Fountains Stage. The Pilots perform a broad range of tunes from the 1950’s through the 2000’s, from classic rock to R&B and blues. The fireworks display by Pyro Shows will light up the sky at 9 p.m.
Nashville
July 3, fireworks at dark
Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd, Nashville
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Nashville Shores from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.). The waterpark attractions will close at 8 p.m. on fireworks nights, but the park will remain open until the fireworks. Twilight tickets (after 4 p.m.) are $32.99 at the gate.
July 4, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville
Grab your lawn chair and come out to Red, White & BOOM at Adventure Science Center for a fun-filled evening and the best view of Nashville’s legendary fireworks from 6:30 – 10 p.m. There will be live science demonstrations featuring fire, fog and EXPLOSIONS every half hour, in addition to lawn games, live music, hands-on activities and special after-hours admission to the science center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 and end around 10 p.m. Cost is $35 for ages 2 – 12, $45 for adults.
July 4, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Downtown Nashville
Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is a free, family-friendly event at the downtown riverfront that features one of the largest fireworks show in the country synchronized to a live performance from the Nashville Symphony. During the day, a free “Amazon Family Fun Zone” will be open on Sunday, July 3, from noon to 6 p.m., and Monday, July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. with inflatables and live music. Old Dominion, Gramps Morgan, Cassadee Pope and Levi Hummon will be part of the diverse concert lineup. The concert and fireworks show on July 4th are free and open to the public. CMT will nationally broadcast Let Freedom Sing! from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., including a portion of the concert and the entirety of the fireworks show.
Nolensville
July 2, fireworks at dusk
Nolensville High School, 1600 Summerlyn Dr, Nolensville
The Star-Spangled Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Nolensville High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This celebration will incorporate food vendors, inflatables, activities for the family, live entertainment and fireworks.
Smyrna
Friday, July 1, fireworks begin at dark
Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna
Come out for music, food and fun activities from 5 – 10 p.m. at Lee Victory Recreation Park for the annual Smyrna Independence Day Celebration. Attendees are encouraged to park at the SOAC, where there will be outdoor activities and free access to the summer exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious. The annual Fireworks show begins at dark.
Springfield
July 3, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Robertson County Fairgrounds, 4635 US-41, Springfield
Come out to the Springfield Freedom Fest at Robertson County Fairgrounds to enjoy a free day of live music, carnival attractions, food, fireworks and other family fun starting at 3 p.m. Don’t miss the Oak Ridge Boys perform live and make plans to stick around for the fireworks show at 9 p.m.
