A roundup of July 4th celebrations around Middle Tennessee.
Brentwood
Where: Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Parkway, Brentwood, 37027
When: 7-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.
What: The Smoking Section Band will wow the crowd with their big band, disco and jazz music. More than a dozen notable food trucks, including Blowin Smoke Barbecue, Blue Monkey Shaved Ice, Hoss’ Loaded Burgers, Music City Fish & Chicken and more, will be on-site. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit. Fireworks: 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Clarksville
Where: Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, 37040
When: 5-9:30 p.m., Monday, July 3
What: Food, live music and family friendly activities followed by Clarksville’s largest fireworks display at Liberty Park on the banks of the Cumberland. Seating is available throughout Liberty Park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Off-site event parking will be available and shuttles will run to and from Liberty Park throughout the event. Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Cookeville
Where: Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground St, Cookeville, 38501
When: 5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 (Gates open at 4 p.m.)
What: Cookeville’s Independence Day celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a program honoring veterans at 10:30 a.m. on the south steps of the courthouse.
The Star-Spangled Concert begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks: 9:05 p.m. (with soundtrack synchronized on Lite Rock 95-9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, Rock 93-7 and 106-9 Kicks Country.) Can be viewed all over South Cookeville. Prime viewing areas on Jefferson Avenue and Interstate Drive. Admission: Free. Information
Fairview
Where: Fairview City Hall, 7100 City Center Circle, Fairview, 37062
When: Gates open at 2 p.m., Monday, July 3
What: Live music, food trucks and kid-friendly activities highlight Fairview’s celebration. Performers include Kolby Oakley, Brandon Davis and Rubiks Groove, filling the day with a blend of country, pop, rock and hip-hop from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fireworks: 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Ft. Campbell
Where: Division Parade Field, Desert Storm Avenue, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
When: Gates open at 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 4
What: Fort Campbell’s event features live music, including performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stone Temple Pilots and special guest Cassadee Pope, plus fireworks and a carnival! A special Kids Zone will be available from 4-8 p.m. ($5 fee required per child)
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free. (Non-Military ID card holders will need to enter post through Gates 4 or 7. Be prepared with your vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a valid photo ID for each person in the vehicle (age 16 and over). All vehicles entering the post are subject to be searched.) Information
Franklin
Where: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin 37064
When: 6-9 p.m., Monday, July 4 (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
What: Friends of Franklin Parks hosts the community in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring music, concessions for purchase, beer tents, and a kid’s area featuring family games from Games-2-Go and crafts to enjoy leading up to the fireworks show. The band Bizz and the Everyday People begins the live music at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase from Smokey Dawggs, Burgasm, Mojos Tacos, The Fat People in the Kitchen, Padrino’s Pops, Nashville Cotton Candy Co. and Mini Melts. Waters, soft drinks and adult beverages will also be available. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show. Please no outside coolers allowed in the TSC Arena and Paddocks. Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Goodlettsville
Where: Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville, 37072
When: Event starts at 4 p.m., Monday, July 3
What: Goodlettsville celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July in Moss-Wright Park. A Kids Zone will be provided with inflatables, games and fireman’s foam. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and chairs and enjoy food from vendors before the fireworks display begins. Food vendors include Tennessee Subs, Bob’s Fish Fry, Barbours Lemonade and Funnel Cake, E&E Boba, Big Poppa Corn LLC, Bojangles, Kona Ice of North Nashville, The Pink Truck, GoodWorks, Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge 271 barbecue and Goodlettsville Little League Youth Baseball Hamburgers. Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Hendersonville
Where: Drakes Creek Park, 120 E. Main Street, Hendersonville, 37075
When: 5-10 p.m., Monday, July 3
What: Freedom Festival is Sumner County’s largest Independence Day celebration. Anchored in the center of Hendersonville, Drakes Creek Park offers expansive views of the Firework show along with hosting numerous vendors, providing fun, food and nonstop activities. The Hendersonville Has Talent finale will kick off the entertainment, followed by live music with Morgan Myles and Remedies. Fireworks: 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
La Vergne
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne, 37086
When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
What: This free event includes fireworks, live music featuring Phoenix Rising, food vendors, and other fun activities for families. 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 on-site, including Biggins BBQ, E&E Boba, McKinney Hotdogs, Sweet E Treats and Creations, Momma Joy’s Hot Chicken & More and Mr. Kool’s Kool Treats. Fireworks: At Dusk. Admission: Free. Information
Murfreesboro
Where: The Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, 37129
When: Event starts at 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 4
What: The 2023 Celebration Under the Stars powered by Middle Tennessee Electric will be held at the Fountains at Gateway once again this year Tuesday, July 4. Country artist and composer Canaan Smith along with his band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. with his high energy show. The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for picnicking on the grass at the Fountains. For safety purposes, pets, alcoholic beverages, cooking grills and personal fireworks or sparklers are not permitted on the celebration site. Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Information
Nashville
Where: Downtown Nashville
When: Event site open from Noon-10 p.m.; Amazon Family Fun Zone Activation open from Noon-5 p.m.
What: Celebrate Independence Day 2023 with headliner Brad Paisley along with Ben Rector, The War And Treaty, Langhorne Slim, Tiera Kennedy, and more during the free Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th event in Downtown Nashville. This Fourth of July will feature one of the largest fireworks shows in the country with the pyrotechnics synchronized to a live performance by the Nashville Symphony. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Information