Nashville 4th of July: Things to Do, Fireworks, Concerts & More
4th of July celebrations in Nashville never disappoint. The downtown fireworks show consistently ranks as one of the best in the country, and the concerts before and during (shout out, Nashville Symphony!) help Music City live up to its name and reputation for fun! Nashville 4th of July: Things to Do, Fireworks, Concerts & More
But if the idea of celebrating with nearly 250K of your closest friends gives you some anxiety (as does the traffic afterwards…), here are some other great ways to celebrate our nation’s birth!
July 3
If you don’t mind a short drive out to the burbs, Hendersonville offers food trucks and vendors, live music, activities for the kids (including princess photo ops!!), and a fireworks show! The fun kicks off at 5 pm and fireworks are scheduled around 9.
While you’re in Hendersonville, check out the backyard party with music, vendors, and more – plus a view of the city fireworks!
NightLight 615: Top Gun Maverick
Everyone’s favorite outdoor movie night is back with a special patriotic edition in Germantown.
Fireworks at the waterpark in Hermitage.
Baseball – as American as apple pie. Maybe even more American as far as folklore goes, but either way, it’s one of my favorite Independence Day past times. The weather is shaping up to be a great night, and the game ends with a very good fireworks show!
A little extra: If you want to see the fireworks (and the game), but enjoy a more adult atmosphere, Tailgate Brewery and Third and Home have great outdoor patios with views of the field.
July 4
Nashville
Burn off some of the beer you’re going to drink later with this run/walk through downtown!
Music City Hot Chicken Festival
This annual free festival brings the heat – literally and figuratively. If you’ve ever wanted to try all of the best hot chicken Nashville has to offer, this is your chance! It’s also the only place in Nashville proper to find a parade on the 4th – so get there early!
Putt-putt and pool party on the Graduate rooftop (noon-4 pm) in Midtown
Start the party early with patriotic vibes and bottomless mimosas. (FYI, this is a DJ brunch…it will not be chill.)
Daytime hot dog cookout at both the East Nashville and Lebanon locations – bring the kids!
All Day family-friendly party in the Nations.
With plenty of activities for the kids (including laser shows!), a great view of the downtown fireworks, and easy parking (!!), the Adventure Science Center’s Red, White, and BOOM event is well worth the price of admission! Go early to take advantage of both the museum entry and the special activities.
A Fourth of July Celebration at the Pool Club
If you’d still like the rooftop fireworks-viewing experience but not the masses and traffic, this might be the event for you. Right on Music Row, the Pool Club at the Virgin Hotel should be pretty easy to escape without getting too stuck in everyone else leaving downtown.
If the Hampton Inn isn’t your first thought for a party, maybe it should be! Tickets include pool access, live music, and a rooftop view of the fireworks!
Patio celebration with AYCE backyard cookout, fireworks views, cocktails, movies, and more. (Fair warning, traffic getting out of here will likely be tough.)
I’ve gone to this party two or three times now – chill vibes, great views of the fireworks, beer – and it’s free! Easy parking, but there is a little traffic to get out.
The newest rooftop in East has a fireworks view with bar bites, cocktails, music, and no cover!
A parking lot pool party is about as nostalgic American as it gets!
Offering their first ever 4th of July cruise, view the fireworks from the Cumberland and park at the marina, which is well out of the traffic fray!
Special 90s market featuring the 69 Boyz in Germantown
If for some reason you do REALLY want to go downtown…Nashville Guru has all the best downtown options. I personally love seeing the Symphony accompany the fireworks from Ascend Amphitheater – but you will not be spared the traffic.
The Burbs
For a much more chill 4th, head south to Arrington Vineyards. There you’ll fine great wine, beautiful scenery, and some jazz – an American-born genre of music.
Festivities by day downtown (including pets and children’s parades) and fireworks. (Fair warning, this sounds like a fun day, but I expect it will also be quite crowded and have a lot of traffic).
Punk Rock cookout in Murfreesboro
July 5
Americana Night at Geodis, with fireworks after the game!
Holiday Specials
In addition to all the events listed above, lots of places around town offer holiday specials. Here are the ones announced so far…
- Von Elrod’s: free hotdogs with beer purchase!
- ML Rose: free slider with every craft beer purchase (They haven’t announced it yet, but they tend to do it every year, so posting just in case…keep your eyes peeled!)
Did I miss any? Which event are you most excited about? And if you attend any, please drop some tips for next year below or via email! Happy 4th, y’all! Nashville 4th of July: Things to Do, Fireworks, Concerts & More
XO,
SB
P.S. Did you know I send out a weekly events guide newsletter? In addition to holiday activities, it includes all the Xennial-approved events for the upcoming week (typically 40-50 events!), as well as any future events that have been announced so you can plan ahead. You can sign up here and have it sent directly to your inbox every Monday morning!
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