Tennessee has never been accused of being unpatriotic, and its selection of spectacular fireworks displays is a testament to that pride. In fact, we’ve highlighted that here in 2015, and again here in 2016. There’s no need to ask, “where are the fireworks near me…?” – because we’ve already found them all. We’ve compiled a detailed list of some of the best in the state. How many will you be attending?
- Nashville: Let Freedom Sing!
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Mondays Child - Flickr The 2017 Let Freedom Sing celebration in downtown Nashville promises to be another massive event for the city. The day’s festivities start at 12 PM and continue right up through the fireworks, which will take place at dusk (likely between 8:30 PM and 9 PM). As always, this festival features big name music headliners, featuring Chris Young and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band this year. We also recommend checking out the Hot Chicken Festival in East Park, just over the river from downtown, which will run from 11 AM to 3 PM. Make sure to get downtown early to get a spot to see the fireworks, as this event regularly brings in over 200,000 people to downtown.
- Murfreesboro Independence Day
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por5611 - Flickr Celebrating Independence Day on the 4th this year, Murfreesboro has activities all day for the whole family to enjoy. Their annual “Rock the Pool” party at the Sports.com outdoor pool begins at 10 AM with plenty of other family-friendly activities planned both there and at the McKnight Park across the parking lot. There will be concerts in the park starting at 3:30 PM, culminating in a performance by the Murfreesboro Symphony and the fireworks at 9 PM.
- Franklin on the Fourth
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Franklin on the Fourth - Facebook Downtown Franklin is the place to be on the Fourth of July. Their Main Street turns in to a massive block party with live music, food, antique cars, a kids zone, a kids parade, and much more. Festivities downtown culminate with the parade at 5 PM before closing down 8 PM, just in time for everyone to make their way to the Harlinsdale Farm Park, where the fireworks will begin at 9 PM.
- Clarksville Independence Day Celebration
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City of Clarksville The Clarksville Independence Day Celebration for 2017 will take place on Monday, July 3rd. The event will take place at Liberty Park on the South side of town. Food, live music, and family activities will take all be a part of the festivities, starting at 6 PM. The fireworks display will begin at 9:15 PM.
- Pops on the River - Chattanooga
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Chattanooga Pops on the River Pops on the River will take place on July 3rd for 2017. As always, the event takes place at the beautiful Coolidge Park, right on the river, and the event is free. Special veterans tributes from veteran songwriters will start at 5 PM, and the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will be performing music starting at 8 PM. The fireworks will start at 9:45 PM sharp. Parking is available at the Republic parking lots between 4th and 5th streets, with a free shuttle taking attendees to the park. For those travelling from out of town, don’t forget that these times are all Eastern.
Tennessee Fireworks by County:
Anderson County
- Norris, Museum of Appalachia, July 4, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. for the Anvil Shoot
Bedford County
- Bell Buckle, Downtown, July 4, 5 p.m.
Benton County
- Camden, Birdsong Resort Marina & RV Campground, July 3, 9 p.m.
Blount County
- Townsend, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Bradley County
- Cleveland, Bradley Square Mall, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Cannon County
- Woodbury, Dillion Park, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Carter County
- Butler, Cove Ridge Marina, July 1, 9 p.m.
Cheatham County
- Ashland City, Riverbluff Park, July 2, 9 p.m.
- Pegram, Pegram City Park, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Claiborne County
- Tazewell, Tazewell High School, July 4, dusk
Coffee County
- Manchester, Rotary Park, July 4, dusk
Cumberland County
- Crossville, Centennial Park, July 4, dusk
Davidson County
- Nashville, Riverfront Park, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
DeKalb County
- Silver Point, Hurricane Marina, July 1, dusk
Dickson County
- White Bluff, White Bluff Community Center, July 4, 9 p.m.
Fayette County
- Somerville, Downtown, June 29, dusk
Franklin County
- Winchester, Winchester City Park, July 1, 8:30 p.m.
- Sewanee, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Gibson County
- Kenton, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Greene County
- Greeneville, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Grundy County
- Monteagle, Monteagle Ball Park, July 4, 9 p.m.
Hamblen County
- Morristown, Cherokee Park, July 4, dusk
Hamilton County
- Chattanooga, Coolidge Park, July 3, 9:45 p.m.
Hardeman County
- Saulsbury, Grand Valley Lakes, July 1, 9 p.m.
Hardin County
- Counce, Pickwick Landing State Park, July 4, dusk
Hawkins County
- Rogersville, Rogersville City Park, July 4, dusk
Henderson County
- Lexington, Beech Lake, July 4, dusk
Hickman County
- Centerville, River Park, July 4, dusk
Jackson County
- Granville, Downtown, July 1, 9 p.m.
Jefferson County
- Dandridge, The Point Resort Marina, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Knox County
- Knoxville, World’s Fair Park, July 4, 9:42 p.m.
Lake County
- Tiptonville, Highway 21, July 1, 9 p.m.
Lauderdale County
- Henning, Fort Pillow State Historic Park, July 4, dusk
Lawrence County
- Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County High School, July 4, dusk
Lewis County
- Hohenwald, Natchez Trace RV Park, July 1, dusk
Lincoln County
- Fayetteville, Don Davidson Park, July 1, dusk
Loudon County
- Loudon, Loudon Municipal Park, July 3, dusk
Madison County
- Jackson, McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, July 4, dusk
Marion County
- Guild, Hales Bar Marina & Resort, July 1, 9 p.m.
Marshall County
- Lewisburg, Lewisburg Recration Center, July 4, 9 p.m.
Maury County
- Columbia, Maury County Park, July 4, 9 p.m.
McMinn County
- Etowah, Veteran’s Park, July 4, dusk
McNairy County
- Selmer, Selmer City Park, July 4, 9 p.m.
Meigs County
- Decatur, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Monroe County
- Sweetwater, Downtown, July 4, dusk
Montgomery County
- Clarksville, McGregor Park, July 3, 9 p.m.
- Fort Campbell, July 4, dusk
Morgan County
- Wartburg, Wartburg Speedway, July 3, after the race
Obion County
- Union City, Discovery Park of America, July 4, 9 p.m.
Pickett County
- Byrdstown, Byrdstown Town Plaza, July 4, dusk
Polk County
- Ducktown, Downtown, July 1, 9:30 p.m.
Putnam County
- Cookeville, Putnam County Fairgrounds, July 4, 8:45 p.m.
Rhea County
- Spring City, Veteran’s Park, July 1, dusk
Roane County
- Kingston, Watts Bar Lake Marina, July 4, dusk
Robertson County
- Springfield, J. Travis Price Park, July 2, dusk
Rutherford County
- Smyrna, Lee Victory Recreation Park, July 2, 9 p.m.
- LaVergne, Veterans Memorial Park, July 4 9 p.m.
- Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University, July 4 9 p.m.
Sevier County.
- Gatlinburg, Downtown, July 4, 12:01 a.m. — seriously, it’s the first Independence Day Celebration! Get there early. Fireworks at 10 p.m. as well.
Shelby County
- Memphis, Riverfront/Mud Island/Beale Street Landing, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- Collierville, Cox Park, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Smith County
- Lancaster, Highway 141, July 2, dusk
Stewart County
- Dover, Legislative Hall, July 4, 9:20 p.m.
Sullivan County
- Kingsport, Downtown, July 4, 9:45 p.m.
Sumner County
- Hendersonville, Drakes Creek Park, July 3, 8:30 p.m.
- Gallatin, Gallatin Civic Center, July 4, 9 p.m.
Tipton County
- Munford, Poplar Park, July 4, 7:30 p.m.
Trousdale County
- Hartsville, Trey Park, July 4, dusk
Warren County
- McMinnville, Civic Center, July 4, 9 p.m.
Washington County
- Johnson City, Freedom Hall Civic Center, July 4, dusk
Wayne County
- Waynesboro, City Park, July 3, dusk
Williamson County
- Nolensville, Downtown, July 1, dusk
- Brentwood, Crockett Park, July 4, dusk
- Franklin, Park at Harlinsdale Farm, July 4, 9 p.m.
Wilson County
- Lebanon, Wilson County Fairgrounds, July 4, dusk
- Mt. Juliet, Providence Marketplace, July 4, 9 p.m.
Continue the fun with a look at our 2017 fireworks shows near Nashville, if you just so happen to be in Middle Tennessee.
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Mondays Child - Flickr
The 2017 Let Freedom Sing celebration in downtown Nashville promises to be another massive event for the city. The day’s festivities start at 12 PM and continue right up through the fireworks, which will take place at dusk (likely between 8:30 PM and 9 PM). As always, this festival features big name music headliners, featuring Chris Young and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band this year. We also recommend checking out the Hot Chicken Festival in East Park, just over the river from downtown, which will run from 11 AM to 3 PM. Make sure to get downtown early to get a spot to see the fireworks, as this event regularly brings in over 200,000 people to downtown.
baron valium - Flickr
por5611 - Flickr
Celebrating Independence Day on the 4th this year, Murfreesboro has activities all day for the whole family to enjoy. Their annual “Rock the Pool” party at the Sports.com outdoor pool begins at 10 AM with plenty of other family-friendly activities planned both there and at the McKnight Park across the parking lot. There will be concerts in the park starting at 3:30 PM, culminating in a performance by the Murfreesboro Symphony and the fireworks at 9 PM.
wang - Flickr
Franklin on the Fourth - Facebook
Downtown Franklin is the place to be on the Fourth of July. Their Main Street turns in to a massive block party with live music, food, antique cars, a kids zone, a kids parade, and much more. Festivities downtown culminate with the parade at 5 PM before closing down 8 PM, just in time for everyone to make their way to the Harlinsdale Farm Park, where the fireworks will begin at 9 PM.
Denise Mattox - Flickr
City of Clarksville
The Clarksville Independence Day Celebration for 2017 will take place on Monday, July 3rd. The event will take place at Liberty Park on the South side of town. Food, live music, and family activities will take all be a part of the festivities, starting at 6 PM. The fireworks display will begin at 9:15 PM.
Chad Holt - Flickr
Chattanooga Pops on the River
Pops on the River will take place on July 3rd for 2017. As always, the event takes place at the beautiful Coolidge Park, right on the river, and the event is free. Special veterans tributes from veteran songwriters will start at 5 PM, and the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will be performing music starting at 8 PM. The fireworks will start at 9:45 PM sharp. Parking is available at the Republic parking lots between 4th and 5th streets, with a free shuttle taking attendees to the park. For those travelling from out of town, don’t forget that these times are all Eastern.
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