Public firework displays

• Nashville Shores | Monday, July 3 | ~8.45 p.m. | The fireworks show is included with a season pass or admission ticket that day.
• Downtown Nashville | Tuesday, July 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Free | Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th features performances by Brad Paisley, Ben Rector, The War and Treaty, and more. Nashville Symphony will soundtrack the city’s fireworks display, which begins at 9:30 p.m.
• First Horizon Park | Tuesday, July 4 | 6:05 p.m. | $10+ | Enjoy a post-game fireworks show after the Nashville Sounds take on the Columbus Clippers.
• The Park at Harlinsdale Farm | Tuesday, July 4 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Free | Bring your own blankets or chairs for entertainment prior to the fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Fourth of July tips

• Walker Hayes: Duck Buck Tour | Friday, June 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $35+ | The country singer will be joined by special guests Ingrid Andress and Ray Fulcher.
• Tommy Prine Record Release Celebration | Friday, June 23 | 5-6 p.m. | Grimey’s, 1060 East Trinity Ln. | Free+ | Head to the record store for an in-store performance and album signing.
• “The Aristocats” | Friday, June 23 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Catio, 2416 Music Valley Dr. #114 | $15 | Watch the classic Disney film while playing with adoptable cats.

• Outside Cinema | Saturday, June 24 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Mill Ridge Park, 12965 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Enjoy lawn games before “Onward” starts at sunset and munch on free popcorn.
• Cornhole Tournament | Saturday, June 24 | 12-4 p.m. | Mill Creek Brewing Co., 2008 B Johnson Industrial Blvd., Nolensville | $10 | Join Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee for some friendly competition open to all skill levels.

• Creative Arts Hour | Sunday, June 25 | 5-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | This weekly showcase hosts a variety of poetry, theater, and other art forms.
• Nashville Electric Guitar Pop-up with Sean Brock | Sunday, June 25 | 2 p.m. | Crazy Gnome Brewery, 948 Main St. | Cost of purchase | Shop guitar gear, listen to live music, and enjoy bites from chef Sean Brock and team.

• 2023 NHL Awards | Monday, June 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $55+ | Nate Bargatze, Trisha Yearwood, WWE’s Sheamus, and Jelly Roll are among the presenters.
• Art in The Outfield | Monday, June 26 | 4:30-6 p.m. | The Outfield, 416 Chestnut St. | Free | Three areas will be set up to bounce between, including an art-making station, sensory bin station, and playdough/free draw station.

• Ben Folds | Tuesday, June 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $30+ | Catch this alt-rock pianist and former frontman of Ben Folds Five on his “What Matters Most” tour.

• Icy Boys is now open in East Nashville at the corner of McFerrin Avenue and Cleveland Street. The sister concept to Spicy Boys serves New Orleans-style snoballs (a style of shaved ice), breakfast sandwiches + drip and iced coffee.

• A new East Nashville bar and micro hotel celebrated its grand opening in the space last home to Vandyke Bed and Beverage — 105 S. 11th St. Located in Five Points, Reunion offers eight Airbnb-style rooms, as well as a full bar and food menu.

• Nashville native and University of Alabama forward Brandon Miller was selected No. 2 overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller, a Cane Ridge High School alum, was named the SEC Player of the Year + SEC Freshman of the Year during his one season at Alabama. (ESPN)

• The Berry Hill property home to Trace Horse Recording Studio (502 E. Iris Dr.) is on the market. The building is listed for $1.875 million, having last sold for $355,000. Daisha McBride, Julien Baker + Moon Taxi are among some of the local acts to have recorded there. (Nashville Post)

• Boba & Bites is holding its soft opening at 63 E. Thompson Ln. #102 (in the Kroger shopping center). The menu features milk and fruit teas + boba sodas in flavors like lavender, honeydew, and more. Follow the shop’s Instagram for other drink offerings and hours of operation.

• Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital ranked No. 1 in US News & World Report’s list of top children’s hospitals in the Southeast. Vanderbilt’s top spot is shared with hospitals in Atlanta + Durham, NC. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Award-winning children’s podcast “Story Pirates” is coming to TPAC’s Polk Theater on Sunday, Oct. 1. Plan for an evening of interactive songs and improv comedy. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

• Save the dates for the Sumner Food + Wine Festival, coming to Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville on Sept. 22-23. Some of the featured food and beverage vendors include Sea Salt, Slow Burn Hot Chicken, and MyStory Wine Company. GA tickets go on sale Thursday, Aug. 10.

• Here’s an event that rocks. This Sunday, June 25, the Nashville Symphony, along with vocalist Justin Sargent and a full rock band, will perform The Music of Led Zeppelin (think: “Stairway to Heaven” + “The Ocean”). Buy tickets to see the live performance under the stars at Ascend Amphitheater.*

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