The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and what better place to spend it than in Nashville! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite ways to celebrate the Fourth for you to enjoy. As fireworks light up the night sky and patriotic spirit fills the air, Nashville offers a wide variety of exciting events that will make your day unforgettable. From family-friendly festivals to live music extravaganzas, there is something for everyone here in Music City! Join us as we dive into the best ways to celebrate the Fourth of July here in Nashville.
- Music City July Fourth 5k Race!
Kick off your celebrations with a morning workout at the Music City July 4th 5k race! All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Walk or jog past iconic Nashville landmarks like the new Music City Convention Center, and bring your family and friends along to cheer you on. This scenic course begins in the heart of the Edgehill community at E.S. Rose Park. You’ll then make your way downtown past Cummins Station and later head uphill where you’ll turn onto historic Music Row! Coast towards the finish back at E.S. Rose Park where you’ll meet your cheering squad. Every participant will receive a surprise giveaway item and a special commemorative medal upon completing the race. To register and find more details as race day approaches, go to RunNash.com.
Event Details
Location: E.S. Rose Park
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: Race starts at 7 a.m
- Franklin on the Fourth
For those of you wanting to get away from the bustle of the city, head down to Franklin where you’ll find tons of festive activities for the entire family to enjoy! Franklin on the Fourth is a patriotic festival in Downtown Franklin featuring arts, crafts, food, entertainment, and more. The festivities kick off in the morning with the Patriotic Pet Parade at 10:30am and conclude with the Children’s Parade at 5:00pm. Come enjoy family fun, free games, and delicious food. Franklin on the Fourth will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9:00pm at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
Event Details
Location: Downtown Franklin
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Red, White, and Boom!
Grab your friends and family to enjoy an evening full of activities at the Adventure Science Center to celebrate the Fourth of July! From hands-on activities to outdoor games to a DJ, this event has it all. With plenty of live shows to choose from, whether it be science, magic, or laser shows, you and your children will have a blast! Enjoy dinner on the front lawn from local food trucks or your own packed picnic. You’ll have an amazing view of downtown Nashville’s firework shows from the lawn beginning at 9:30pm. Purchase your tickets at AdventureSci.org.
Event Details
Location: Adventure Science Center
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 6:15pm
- Baseball and Fireworks with the Nashville Sounds
What better way to spend a warm summer night than watching our Nashville sounds play the Memphis Redbirds. As you wait for your favorite firework shows to begin later at night, come see the game with friends at First Horizon Park. Snack on some hot chicken from Hot or Not Chicken stand down the third-base line or grab a burger from Music City Grill near home plate. Local favorite TailGate Brewery will provide the drinks, including their Sounds Pink Lemonade Shandy or the Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch Pilsner. Get a photo with mascot Booster the Rooster and cheer on the Sounds before heading to see your favorite firework show! Purchase your tickets to this game at Ticketmaster.com!
Event Details
Location: First Horizon Park
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 6:05pm
- Let Freedom Sing! July Fourth Show in Nashville
Find a front seat at one of the largest firework displays in the country, right here in Music City! This year for its 40th anniversary, “Let Freedom Sing” is putting on a special, never-before-seen firework and drone show to celebrate! Accompanied by live music from the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony, this is definitely a must-see event. Let Freedom Sing is free and open to the public, and features plenty of amazing artists like YOLA and Girl Named Tom, headlined by Chris Young. If you’d like to take a step back from the action, consider watching the fireworks from your own personal kayak floating down the Cumberland River or atop the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge! Find more information about the amazing show on VisitMusicCity.com.
Event Details
Location: Downtown Nashville
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: Gates open at 4:00pm, Firework Show at 9:30pm
