The Oak Ridge Community Band members bring their free concert to the outdoor pavilion at A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at 7:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July. The patriotic music will be followed by the city's annual fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. But Oak Ridge isn't the only place to find Fourth of July fun. Oak Ridge’s Independence Day Concert & Fireworks – July 4 – A. K. Bissell Park – 7:30 p.m.: Those planning to attend may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket. 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 Oak Ridge Community Band Concert and Fireworks – On July 4th the Oak Ridge Community Band will hold it’s 79th Annual Independence Day Concert at A.K. Bissell Park, followed by the Oak Ridge City Fireworks show. This is a FREE event; bring chairs or blankets for outdoor seating and come early as the concert and fireworks attract large crowds. 4th of July and Fireworks Schedules Jim Miller 2 weeks ago Community Bulletin Board, Local News Leave a comment 288 Views Clinton, TN Time & Location: Starts at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Lakefront/Traceway Park, runs until fireworks at 10 p.m. Activities: Food trucks East Tennessee Championship Wrestling Axe-throwing Kid-friendly games PLUS: Annual Museum of Appalachia Anvil Shoot with a 200 lb Park on July 4 th . Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m. The Oak. Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the fireworks. The concert is. free, but the band accepts donations to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses. Anyone planning to attend is advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. the City of Oak Ridge offices including the Recreation Center will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, for the Independence Day Holiday. Here's where and when to find all the best July 4th fireworks shows around Knoxville and other communities. 4th of July Cookout at our OAK RIDGE OFFICE happening at 574 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-7164, United States on Thu Jul 03 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm The July 4th Independence Day concert is always special for the Oak Ridge Community Band because it is the anniversary of the band’s very first concert performed 81 years ago on July 4, 1944. Band members look forward to this event every year and are currently rehearsing a program of patriotic music which will be an inspiring “prelude” to the fireworks. Find tickets & information for 4th of July Concert. happening at A K Bissell Park, Oak Ridge, TN on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm EDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Complete list of Independence Day celebrations across Tennessee in 2025. From Gatlinburg's midnight parade to Nashville's massive fireworks show, find all Fourth of July events, parades, and festivals. City Holiday - Fourth of July Friday, July 4, 2025 City of Oak Ridge offices will be closed Friday, July 4, for the Fourth of July holiday. With America’s birthday on the horizon, News 19 has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations happening across the Tennessee Valley. Clinton, TN Time & Location: Starts at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Lakefront/Traceway Park, runs until fireworks at 10 p.m. Activities: Food trucks East Tennessee Championship Wrestling Axe-throwing Kid-friendly games PLUS: Annual Museum of Appalachia Anvil Shoot with a 200 lb anvil launched at every hour from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., plus bell-ringing, live music, artisan demos, Southern food Oak Ridge, TN Oak Ridge 4th of July Annual Fireworks Show Come to A.K. Bissell Park at 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike for the Oak Ridge city’s annual fireworks show with The Oak Ridge Community Band kicking off the evening with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m. Follow KnoxTNToday on Facebook and Instagram. Fireworks will light up the skies all over East Tennessee for Independence Day. Here's when and where to find parades, festivals, concerts and more. Home Posted on: June 5, 2025 Annual Oak Ridge Independence Day Concert & Fireworks Announced The City of Oak Ridge is sponsoring its annual fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day in A.K. Bissell Park on July 4th. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m. The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the fireworks. The city of Oak Ridge will celebrate the Fourth of July Thursday with its annual fireworks show and Oak Ridge Community Band concert. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark, around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, according to a city news release. The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the Get ready to celebrate summer in style at our fun 4th of July event! We invite you to join us for a FREE, patriotic concert on Friday, July 4th, at 7:30 PM in AK Bissell Park.
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