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Event Spotlight
For the second time, a drone show will accompany the fireworks. | Photo via Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp
After drawing a record-breaking 355,000 people last year, Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is back with another stacked lineup.
Check out the start times for concert sets and fireworks.
The Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park will have games, inflatables, and live music during the day.
Whether you’re getting there by car, bus, bike, or train, you’ll want to plan ahead.
Not watching fireworks from Lower Broadway? These are the recommended spots.
If downtown isn’t your speed or you’re looking to extend celebrations into the weekend, we’ve rounded up a few more ways to watch fireworks.
Events
Events
Monday, June 30
“Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose” | 6 p.m. | Chief’s on Broadway | $27+ | Be in the audience for a live podcast taping + musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
Tuesday, July 1
Author Event: Kathy Wang | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books | Free with RSVP | Wang joins Lindsay Lynch to discuss “The Satisfaction Cafe,” a novel about reinvention, found family, and the pursuit of connection.
Wednesday, July 2
Parkwide Scavenger Hunt | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Free | Stop by the park’s shaded central area to pick up a scavenger hunt + explore plants, wildlife, and landmarks at your own pace.
“Gladiator” with the Nashville Symphony | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $68+ | Watch the Academy Award-winning film on the big screen as the score is performed live.
Thursday, July 3
Afternoon Kayak Float | 3-5 p.m. | Long Hunter State Park | $15 | Paddle through the Couchville area on a beginner-friendly float — kayak rental, paddles, and life jacket included.
New renderings preview East Bank Flats, a 323-unit affordable housing development planned for South 2nd Street. The project is part of the East Bank’s redevelopment and will include a daycare, retail, and restaurant space. (Nashville Post)
Mansion Monday
This secluded four-story home sits high above the Natchez Trace with panoramic wooded views and a partially-covered wraparound porch made for breezy afternoons. Inside, you’ll find hickory floors, quartzite counters, and a hot tub off the primary suite.
Travel
72.2 million. That’s how many Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July, a 2.4% increase from last year. This includes an estimated 5.84 million people traveling by air — if you’re one of those flyers, familiarize yourself with Nashville International Airport before departure. (AAA)
Seasonal
If you’re on the hunt for a luxe pool, try using Resort Pass, a tool where you can find day passes to hotel pools across Music City. We’re eyeing a private cabana at W Nashville.
Outdoors
Take a peek at the first images taken by the largest digital camera ever built, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. While you may not get quite the same view, you can explore the night sky closer to home at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. (AP)
Community
Uh-oh, short-staffed again? Don’t sweat it — the NASHtoday Job Board has your back. Post your job, reach awesome local talent, and get that role filled fast. Oh, and did we mention it’s totally free? Yep, like zero dollars.
Barcelona serves a few happy hour snacks, like pork belly pintxos and fried eggplant. | Photo via Barcelona Wine Bar
Ready for a twist on a classic? Good Housekeeping named the spicy pina colada the drink of the summer, which heats up the cocktail’s recipe by adding a spicy ingredient like chile-infused rum. If you’d rather drink something else, we think local happy hours are always on trend.
Biggest bargains
Barcelona Wine Bar | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Find a spot on the patio to enjoy 50% off sparkling wine bottles and mini versions of espresso martinis and dirty martinis.
Neighbors | Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. | Sip on half-priced bottles, pints, well drinks, seltzers, and house wines after the work day.
Hungry for meal deals
Five Points Pizza | Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. | Get any slice and a draft for $8 or a cheese/pepperoni slice paired with a High Life or PBR for $5.
Cafe Roze | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The Salt and Spirit happy hour features deals on oysters, seasonal crudités, and french fries, as well as discounted sips ranging from $7 to $9.
We’ve got all the Fourth of July essentials you need and won’t immediately throw away after the holiday. (Think: Family-friend games you can play all summer long, a reusable + safe alternative to fireworks, and grill accessories that last). Buy these items today for the chance for them to arrive before the holiday.
🍖 Get the grill ready with this scouring stone that cleans better and faster than a brush.
🔥 Speaking of the grill, trade your old pocket lighter for this windproof one.
🎆 This light up bubble blower serves as a safe, kid-friendly replacement for fireworks.
🇺🇸 This red, white, and blue reusable tablecloth is stain-resistant and waterproof.
☀️ No summer holiday is complete without a fun backyard game like Spikeball or lifesize Jenga.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Did you know it takes 10 days to set up Nashville’s fireworks show? With 200 miles of wire and 40,000 pounds of explosives, it’s no wonder it’s billed as one of the best in the country. If you’re into stats, there are even more fireworks facts where that came from.
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