Where to watch fireworks in Nashville on the Fourth of July

Sit back and watch the fireworks at these local events. Plus, make note of downtown road closures.

Downtown Nashville lights up with fireworks and a drone flag display during a nighttime Fourth of July celebration.

If you’re looking for the perfect spot to watch fireworks this Fourth of July, read on. | Photo via Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

Have plans this Independence Day? Events around town are selling out fast, but there are still plenty of celebratory happenings on Friday, July 4.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th

Celebrate at Nashville’s annual free Fourth of July bash with Dierks Bentley, Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, and more, plus fireworks synchronized to a Nashville Symphony performance. The event begins at 11 a.m. with activities at Walk of Fame Park, and the main show kicks off at 4:50 p.m. on Lower Broadway.

Nashville Sounds and Nashville SC

Make it a long weekend of fireworks. The Nashville Sounds will light up the sky after their Thursday, July 3 game against the Memphis Redbirds, and Nashville SC will cap off their Americana Night match on Saturday, July 5 with a fireworks show at GEODIS Park.

Red, White, & Boom

Not only will you have a view of Nashville’s fireworks display from the Adventure Science Center’s front lawn, there will be themed activities, food trucks, and laser shows. Tickets start at $35.

Music City July 4th 5K

Don’t expect fireworks this early in the day, but hundreds of Nashvillians will kick off the holiday with a run, jog, or stroll through Nashville. This year’s race begins and ends at Centennial Park.

Surrounding cities

If you’re looking to trade downtown crowds (and traffic) for space to stretch out your picnic blanket, check out celebrations in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro.

Rooftop viewings

Tickets for rooftop events go fast, but you can still catch Nashville’s fireworks show from above. Depending on the event, guests may have access to live music, food stations, and prime views.

Road closures

Some closures will be in effect beginning this weekend — view the full list. The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and the Woodland Street Bridge will be closed to traffic and pedestrians at 8 p.m. on the holiday and reopen following the fireworks.