At the 4th of July Cookout at East Nashville Beer Works you can get plenty of food and great drinks from noon to 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. Looking for holiday deals? The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival is held annually at East Park on July 4th. Attendees can walk the streets and taste finger-licking good hot chicken and other delights from some of Nashville's best hot chicken restaurants. The event will take over East Park on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The beloved antique fire truck parade will kick things off at 10:30 a.m., and admission to all events is free. Join us in celebrating the city's most iconic culinary contribution — hot chicken! 🎆 July in Nashville is a vibrant celebration of summer, bursting with music, festivals, and Southern charm. From rooftop concerts and fireworks on the 4th to outdoor markets and long evenings on the porch, this month brings the city to life in unforgettable ways. 🇺🇸 Whether you're a local soaking up the season or a visitor looking to experience Music City at its sunniest, July offers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The final touches are being put on Nashville’s Fourth of July celebration. More than 300,000 people are expected to line Lower Broadway on Friday night for the concerts Looking for some local 4th of July events? Check out our guide to fourth of July events and fireworks shows in and and around Nashville. The sizzling hot festival will feature Nashville favorites. The 18th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival will take place on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Park. A squirt gun parade, fireman's foam and food trucks are just some of the offerings for Middle Tennessee Independence Day celebrations. The free Nashville event will include a concert from Dierks Bentley and a massive fireworks and drone show. Here's what to know. From fireworks to 5ks, Music City and other areas of Middle Tennessee will host a variety of Independence Day festivities. There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, where small-town charm meets big-time celebration. From patriotic parades and live music to dazzling firework displays and festive family events, the Smokies offer a star-spangled lineup of 4th of July happenings. Whether you’re watching the nation’s first Independence Day parade in 'Let Freedom Sing' is Nashville's largest downtown event of the year and one of the largest July 4 celebrations across America. The 4th of July is a busy day (and weekend) here in Nashville. Here are some events that are happening and still have tickets available — or are completely free! An estimated 200,000 people gather on 4th of July in Nashville to celebrate Independence Day with fervor and festivity. The city comes alive with a multitude of events and activities, drawing crowds from far and wide to join in the patriotic revelry. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Celebrate America’s birthday with colorful fireworks and patriotic songs at festivals and events across East Tennessee. Here are some of the Fourth of July celebrati Music City Hot Chicken Festival is bringing the heat to East Nashville this Fourth of July. The event in East Park kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with an antique fire truck parade. Celebrate the 4th of July at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville on Friday, July 4, 2025, starting at 6:00pm. Expect panoramic views of the riverfront fireworks, a high-energy crowd, and live music. Nashville is getting spicy! Bring your appetite, your crew, and your love for HOT chicken, live music, cold brews, and good vibes. Free admission, fiery flavor, and a Fourth of July celebration Music City July 4th in downtown Nashville. Celebrate Independence Day in 2025 at the FREE family-friendly 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 GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.
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