Nashville has become one of the top Fourth of July destinations in the country. Both visitors and locals alike 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! Music City July 4th
Let Freedom Sing! is the biggest event Nashville has to offer for the 4th. This year is really special because Music City is pulling out all the stops for America’s 250th birthday.
The two day event happening July 3rd-4th will take over downtown Nashville and will offer something fun for everyone! This year, the celebration will be bigger and bolder than ever featuring five stages, nonstop live music, and an all-star lineup of Nashville-based artists. Celebrate July 4th with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, and Sublime, along with more than 30 local artists, bands, and DJs. The festivities will culminate in the largest fireworks and drone show in Nashville’s history, making Music City the place to be for America250.
The FREE Amazon Family Fun Zone at Music City Walk of Fame Park will be open July 3rd and 4th featuring free live music, a craft tent, inflatables, games and more!
Music City Hot Chicken Festival
Before you enjoy a night full of fireworks, head to East Nashville’s East Park for your fix of some world famous hot chicken! This year celebrates the 20th 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 Franklin, TN and enjoy Franklin on the Fourth! This event begins at 10 a.m. in historic downtown Franklin. This event includes live music, a patriotic pet parade, popular food vendors, crafts, vintage cars and a kids zone! The children’s parade is a must-see beginning at 5pm. And you definitely don’t want to miss the Ice Cream Challenge happening at noon ($10, 3 minutes, all-you-can-eat)! The 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 explore the Adventure Science Center after hours for an awesome educational experience, mixed with fun from 6:30-10p! This is a ticketed event and will sell out. 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, enjoy live entertainment by John Foster. Fireworks display will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
- Smyrna: Independence Day Celebration, July 2, 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026. 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 4, 6-10P, 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, 2026, 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 Rockland Road, a powerhouse family band made up of six musicians spanning four generations, 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, 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 Lebanon July 4, 6-9pm: Join Mayor Rick Bell and the City of Lebanon for the 2026 4th of July Celebration at the Midway at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with festivities kicking off at 6:00 p.m. and a fireworks show around 9:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event features live music from El Dorado, food trucks, face painting and balloon artists, water inflatables, giveaways, and more. 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, 6pm 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 2p: 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 Kolby Oakley, Brian Rhea, and Nashville School of Rock.. 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 7:00 AM with a Pancake Breakfast and the fun continues all day long. Enjoy high-energy music and entertainment, a watermelon eating contest, cornhole tournament, face painting, inflatables and tons of family fun! The Fireworks Spectacular begins at 9:30pm.
- City of Springfield Freedom Fest July 3, 4:30-10:00p, Robertson County Fairgrounds: The City of Springfield’s Freedom Fest returns on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. Easton Corbin will be the featured headliner at the city’s sixth annual Freedom Fest. 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.
