With Nashville becoming one of the largest Fourth of July destinations in the country, you are sure to find lots of events to celebrate the red, white, and blue! Here are a few suggestions around town for you and your family to enjoy.
Fourth of July Events Around Nashville
Let Freedom Sing!
Let Freedom Sing is the biggest event Nashville has to offer on the 4th. Hosted downtown near the Riverfront, you are sure to find lots to do for kids and adults of all ages!
The Amazon Family Fun Zone at Music City Walk of Fame Park will be open on Friday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This area will be complete with inflatables, activities and live music.
If you are more daring and want to brave the bigger crowds, head on down near the riverfront and grab your spot. The stage will be set up at First and Broadway and events will begin at 4 p.m.. Here you can enjoy live music from Dierks Bentley, Niko Moon, Russell Dickerson and more! There is also seating available at Ascend Amphitheater (gates also open at 4) where the Nashville Symphony will be located. Be sure to stay and watch the beautiful fireworks display over the Cumberland! If you haven’t been, it really is something you should put on your bucket list, at least once. This event is totally FREE!
Hot Chicken Festival
Before you enjoy a night full of fireworks, be sure and head to East Nashville’s East Park for your fix of some world famous hot chicken! This year highlights the 19th year of this fun event, and it is completely free to the public! Beginning at 10:30 a.m., bring the kids out to enjoy the Fire Truck parade. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the event runs until 3pm. Local hot chicken restaurants and Yazoo beer are all available for purchase on site, as well as other vendors. Live music can also be enjoyed and this is a rain or shine event. All proceeds go to benefit Metro Parks & Rec.
Franklin on the Fourth
If you are looking for events outside of the city, drive down to Williamson County and enjoy Franklin on the Fourth. This event begins at 10 a.m. in historic downtown Franklin. This event includes live music, food vendors (roasted corn on the cob, YUM!), crafts, antique cars and a kids zone! (Don’t miss the children’s parade starting at 5pm — lineup begins at 4:45pm on 4th Avenue S). Don’t miss the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile for a free whistle (arriving at 10AM)! This event ends at 6 p.m., however you can drive down the road to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm and enjoy the fireworks display to begin at 9 p.m. They will also feature beer/wine tents, food trucks, a kid’s area and music. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Red, White, & Boom at Adventure Science Center
Bring the kids out to the Cumberland Science Center for an awesome educational experience, mixed with fun of course from 6:30-10p! This is a ticketed event and will sell out, and admission includes entry into the museum, demonstrations and activities, a music laser show, and downtown fireworks viewing from the museum lawn. Food options will be available for purchase or you can bring a picnic to enjoy!
Firework Shows
If you live in the surrounding areas of Nashville and want to stay close to home on the holiday, check your local government pages for up-to-date firework show information! Check out a few options below:
- City of Franklin Fourth of July Fireworks Show July 4, 6-9:30pm at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm: Free entertainment and fireworks
- Murfreesboro (Celebration Under the Stars) July 4, 4-9:30P The Fountains at Gateway Food trucks, music, the splash pad and family activities will begin at 4 p.m and run to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30, Derrick Dove and the Peacemakers will perform. After a musical performance, the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
- Smyrna: Independence Day Celebration, July 3, 5-9P Lee Victory Recreation Park: Music, food, activities for the kids and fireworks! We also invite you to park at the SOAC, where there will be outdoor activities and more.. Then once the sun goes down, get ready for one of Smyrna’s highlights of the year, the annual Fireworks show beginning at dark.
- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood July 4, 7-10P at Crockett Park: The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration, Red White and Boom at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 PM to 10 PM on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Downtown Band will perform from 7-10 PM on July fourth with a break at 9 PM for the City of Brentwood’s annual fireworks show!
- Americana Celebration July 5, 5-10P, White House, TN Get ready to celebrate summer at the Annual Americana Celebration, hosted by the White House Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of White House. This community event promises a night filled with live music, delicious eats from Food Truck Row, free family-friendly activities including games and inflatables, and a grand fireworks finale. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a relaxing, picnic-style experience as you enjoy the festive atmosphere. Stay tuned for the full schedule of entertainment and activities—this is one summer night you won’t want to miss.
- Freedom Festival Hendersonville: July 3rd, 5-10p at Drake’s Creek Park: Join the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hendersonville on July 3, 2025, at Drakes Creek Park for the Freedom Festival—a free, family-friendly event celebrating community and country. The evening will feature live music headlined by L’80’s Nite, an exciting Kids Zone, food trucks, local vendors, and one of Sumner County’s most spectacular fireworks shows.
- Independence Day Celebration Goodlettsville July 3, 4-9p:The City of Goodlettsville invites families to its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3 at Moss‑Wright Park, beginning at 4 p.m. and culminating in a music-synchronized fireworks show at 9 p.m. Featuring a free community Activity Zone sponsored by Micah Phillips (aka “The Goodlettsville Guy”), the event also offers a variety of local food vendors—everything from BBQ and subs to Kona Ice and boba—making it picnic-style heaven for attendees. Just bring blankets, chairs, and appetites, but leave alcohol, personal fireworks, and glass containers at home, and follow the parking guidelines provided.
- City of Lebanon 4th of July Celebration Join Mayor Rick Bell and the City of Lebanon for the 2025 4th of July Celebration at the Midway at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with festivities kicking off at 5:00 p.m. and a fireworks show around 9:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event features live music from Double Take and El Dorado, free watermelon, food trucks, cornhole, a selfie station, giveaways, and tons of kids’ activities like inflatables, balloon animals, and face painting. Guests are encouraged to bring small coolers (no alcohol or glass) and enjoy a safe, fun-filled evening celebrating community and country.
- Independence Day Celebration, La Vergne, July 4, gates open at 5:30, Veterans Memorial Park: Join in celebrating Independence Day with great music, food, and fireworks! Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and music will begin at 6:00 p.m. Bring out the family along with your chairs/ blankets. Admission is FREE! Vendors will be on site with concessions for sale.
- Fairview Independence Day Celebration Fairview City Hall, July 3rd, gates open at 3p: Celebrate Independence Day at Fairview City Hall with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and an exciting fireworks finale. Enjoy performances by local artists Brian Rhea and Kolby Oakley, and don’t miss headliner Rubiks Groove as they bring high-energy hits from the ’80s and ’90s. Arrive early for free event t-shirts and giveaways, and spend the evening enjoying music, food, and patriotic fun with the community.
- Pegram’s Independence Day Celebration July 4, 7A-10P: The Pegram July 4th Celebration kicks off at 4:00 PM at Pegram Park with a high-energy performance by the Muscle Shoals Musicians, an eclectic group with roots in both Cheatham County and the legendary Muscle Shoals music scene. Led by Trip Bowers and Makali Beck, the band features renowned artists including Kelvin Holly, longtime guitarist for icons like Little Richard, and Austin Holder, a top session drummer from FAME Studios who has played with stars like Kris Kristofferson and Jason Isbell. This exciting musical start sets the tone for a full day of fun, fireworks, and community celebration.
- City of Springfield Freedom Fest July 3, 4:30-9:30p, Robertson County Fairgrounds: The City of Springfield’s Freedom Fest returns on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. This free, family-friendly event features live music, carnival rides, inflatables, local vendors, and a variety of food options. The evening wraps up with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Free parking is available at Legion Park, and a clear bag policy will be enforced. Follow the city’s social media for event updates.
