July 4th Fun Facts

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th

Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper will feature a multi-genre superstar lineup with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Lauren Daigle, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Sublime, and more. As a live event, the America 250 celebration in downtown Nashville on July 3-4, 2026, will feature some of the city’s standout talent, including country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer, who was a featured artist on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-nominated album Cowboy Carter; Latin country artist MŌRIAH, who has worked in both film and theater; multi-instrumentalist and a CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham; and soul singer Kenny Sharp, who performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this year, as well as the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony. Audiences will also enjoy rock, jazz, blues, salsa, R&B, bluegrass, Americana, funk, Zydeco, hip-hop, pop, and more throughout the two-day event.

The Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor® will feature 1,000 drones and be the largest fireworks show in the city’s history, filling more of the sky above the Cumberland River than ever before. For the first time, Nashville’s fireworks display will feature 12-inch shells, the largest ever launched in the city. More than three times larger in volume and weight than the 8-inch shells used in previous years, each shell weighs more than 20 pounds and soars 1,200 feet into the air before bursting into a display spanning more than 1,000 feet across. The show will also include more than 1,000 floating flares, creating the illusion of lights suspended above the Cumberland River and adding another dramatic visual element to the show. The show’s two-minute finale will once again rank among the most powerful in the country, featuring thousands of fireworks, more than 1,000 salute “boomers” and a vibrant spectrum of colors.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper is produced by Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, for the city of Nashville. The performances, along with the fireworks and drone show, are free and open to the public. The event drives significant economic activity, supporting local businesses, generating tax revenue and boosting tourism across the city, as well as national exposure through the television special. The event has regularly drawn more than 200,000 attendees – and a record-breaking 365,000 in 2025, generating a record $23.8 million in estimated direct visitor spending. This will be the 23rd annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and the 42nd in the city.

Attendee Logistics

Information booths will be located at the Visitor Information Centers at the Bridgestone Arena glass tower and second level of Fifth + Broadway, as well as Walk of Fame Park, on Broadway near Fourth Avenue, Public Square Park, and The Green.

Official event merchandise will be available both days at two locations on-site. There will be a pop-up retail experience at Walk of Fame Park and an event merchandise trailer conveniently located on Broadway. Guests can shop for three exclusive event T-shirts created specifically for this year’s celebration, making it easy to take home a unique commemorative item.

The Advance Financial Frame Photo Op will be located on Broadway between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

Food vendors and food trucks: Food Truck Court will be located on Rep. John Lewis Way from Broadway to Demonbreun near the Amazon Family Fun Zone, on First Avenue near Ascend Amphitheater, and along Demonbreun near Walk of Fame Park. Food vendors will be on First Avenue North near Riverfront Park and Public Square Park. Additional hot dog vendors will be along Broadway.

Phone charging stations: Phone charging stations will be located at the Amazon Family Fun Zone, at The Green, Public Square Park, on Second Avenue South, the Visitor Information Center located in the Bridgestone Arena glass tower, and at the Red Frogs locations.

Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash

The performances will anchor a three-hour national television special, “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” with Emmy® Award-winning host Ryan Seacrest, which will air coast to coast live on Saturday, July 4 (7:00-10:00 p.m. CDT), on ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu, and NatGeo. Rising country artists Elizabeth Nichols and Emily Ann Roberts will also appear as special guest performers. The concert culminates with the July 4th Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor®, the largest fireworks and aerial drone light display in Nashville history. The TV broadcast will include performances from Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, and Tim McGraw. Emily Ann Roberts will also serve as backstage correspondent, while comedian John Crist joins the show as the broadcast’s man-on-the-street reporter.

The TV special “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash” is produced by ITV America Nashville and White Label Productions. Adam Reed, Deana Ivey, Chris Wagner, Megan Mills, and Patrizia Di Maria are the executive producers.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Accessibility features will include ADA platforms at the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, Riverfront Park and Ascend Amphitheater, as well as an ASL interpreter at the Broadway Stage.
• A partnership with KultureCity will provide Sensory Bags (limited supplies) at locations on Rep. John Lewis Way near Broadway and on Second Avenue South, where a Sensory Room also will be located.

Community Partnerships

Let Freedom Sing! partners with local organizations to give back to the community and to make the event more accessible, sustainable, and safe.

• Let Freedom Sing! is partnering with Operation Stand Down Tennessee, which engages and empowers veterans and their families across Middle and West Tennessee with housing assistance, career development, food support and community connection. One dollar from each event t-shirt will go to Operation Stand Down. Attendees are encouraged to make a donation at osdtn.org/musiccity4thofjuly. Operation Stand Down will be near the Amazon Family Fun Zone to answer questions and share more about their work. Families can check out the organization’s branded Jeep, a favorite with kids, as well as an outreach vehicle that helps bring services directly to veterans across the community.
• For the second year, the event will include the Sober Space Hangout in partnership with Cumberland Heights. Sober Space is located on Gay Street Connector near the First Aid Tent.
• Let Freedom Sing! will be a Safe Bar event, with key bar and security staff trained in bystander intervention and awareness about alcohol’s role in sexual assault. For more information, visit linktr.ee/SafeBarTN.
• Volunteers with Red Frogs USA help create a positive presence at music festivals. They will have a tent at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park, on Second Avenue North at The Green, and at Public Square Park, where they will provide free phone charging and give away cups of water to help keep everyone hydrated and provide sunscreen. Red Frogs volunteers will also rove the event site to ensure patrons are safe and to provide immediate help where needed.
• The NCVC will continue sustainability practices from previous years, including recycling cardboard, aluminum, and plastic; recycling solid grease and grease water; composting; upcycling signage for re-use as art supplies through Smart Art + Craft Supplies; and using energy-saving LED lights in video and lighting, as well as solar-powered lights.
  • New this year: Upcycling signage for re-use as art supplies through Smart Art + Craft Supplies, including vinyl banner material that SmartArt will produce into durable, reusable tote bags.
  • Care Kitchen Outreach will pick up extra catered food to distribute to local nonprofits.
  • Compost Nashville will collect organic waste material at compost stations at the Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park, along First Avenue North near Riverfront Park, and on First Avenue South near The Green at Riverfront

Guidelines, Weather Safety, and Security Procedures

The city’s annual free July 4 concert with the fireworks and drone show is expected to draw a large crowd and to ensure maximum safety for attendees, backpacks and coolers will not be permitted. Attendees are encouraged to pack smart, stay hydrated and bring refillable water bottles to fill at free water stations. In addition, five misting stations and cooling areas will be stationed around the event site to help eventgoers stay cool throughout the day. First-aid tents will be located throughout the event site. Attendees are encouraged to pack sunscreen, hats, visors and sunglasses to help fight the heat.

There will be 10 first aid locations with personnel from Vanderbilt Event Medical with Metro EMS onsite. Attendees should expect wanding and to walk-through magnetometers. All personal items are subject to searches. A list of House Rules is available.

Note: John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and the Woodland Street Bridge will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians at 8:00PM. They will reopen following the event at the discretion of Metro Nashville Police Department.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is presented by Dr Pepper and partners include Advance Financial, Amazon, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc, Carl Black Chevrolet, Crav’n Flavor®, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Folds of Honor Tennessee, General Jackson Showboat, Goodies, Gibson, Jack Daniel’s, Lightning 100, Luzianne® Tea, Nashville International Airport, NUTRL and Budweiser, Omni Nashville Hotel, Southwest Airlines®, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, The Peanut Patch, USA TODAY, 95.5 WSM, 103.3, 92Q, 97.9 The BIG98, 105.9 The Rock and 101.1 The Beat.

Partner activations will take place at Walk of Fame Park from noon to 5pm with other areas closing at 7pm on July 3 and from 11am to 7pm on July 4.

Advance Financial
Snap a photo at the Advance Financial Photo Frame located on Broadway between Third and Fourth Avenue.

Budweiser and NUTRL
Keep an eye out for the Budweiser and NUTRL street team offering trivia and prizes. Drop by The Green and check out the Budweiser Bar the perfect gathering place to catch a live musical performance.

Build-A-Bear®
Find the Stuff You Love at Build-A-Bear® and celebrate the red, white, and BEAR when you visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop®. Build-A-Bear’s popular Make-Your-Own furry friend experience and one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony have been family traditions for almost 30 years. Visit their pop-up location for a creative, hands-on experience where guests of all ages can select and personalize their own furry friend. Add summer outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect fireworks-watching pal and cuddly keepsake. Visit the pop-up Build-A-Bear® Workshop and celebrate all the stuff you love, located in the parking lot across from the Hilton Nashville Downtown.

Carl Black Chevrolet
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Carl Black Chevrolet is providing handheld American Flags. Pick one up at the information booths at the event while supplies last.

Crav’n Flavor®
Get snack’n with Crav’n Flavor® and stop by any information booth to sample chips and crackers. Loved what you tried? Make sure to look for them at your local independent and regional grocers where you can find more favorites like ice cream, pizza, snack nuts, beef jerky, and more. Crav’n Flavor ® has reserved seats for Fireworks Viewing – drop by any information booth for more information on how to win the passes.

Dr Pepper
Don’t miss the Dr Pepper Football Toss and sample Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut Zero, Dr Pepper Cherry and Dr Pepper Cherry Zero at Walk of Fame Park and on Broadway. They will also have other fun games and giveaways at the Amazon Family Fun Zone.

Folds of Honor Tennessee
Visit Folds of Honor Tennessee in the Amazon Family Fun Zone, where they will have an array of merchandise for sale, including t-shirts, hats and more. Folds of Honor provides scholarships nationwide to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders.

Gibson Gives Instrument Petting Zoo
Gibson Gives Instrument Petting Zoo includes Epiphone electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and other miscellaneous instruments available for young artists to explore their creative side. Look for them at the Crav’n Flavor® Craft Tent.

Goodies
Snack time got tastier with Goodies, wholesome snacks for kids 4+ featuring fun flavors, playful textures, and characters that spark excitement and fuel big imaginations.

Jack Daniel’s
Jack Daniel’s is turning up the volume for Independence Day and wants you to join the celebration. They’ve teamed up with the USO on a mission to deliver over 2 million messages of gratitude to our active-duty service members worldwide. Let’s show them the appreciation they deserve. Visit Jack Daniel’s throughout the event site to share your message of support, try a frozen cocktail, pick up some merch, or snag a complimentary Uber code.

Luzianne® Tea
Luzianne® Tea is hittin’ the road for their annual Sip Easy Tour to brew up some fun. This is a chance for them to get to know loyal Luzianne customers, so join them for some free fresh-brewed iced tea and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality. Look for the famous Brew House, where homemade sweat tea will be brewed on the spot, at the parking lot across from the Hilton Nashville Downtown. You can also check out Luzianne.com to learn more about recipes, news, and our brand new ready-to-pour gallon tea products now available at a grocery store near you.

Nashville Riverboats
Nashville Riverboats is rollin’ on the river. Spin the wheel for prizes, exclusive deals, and a chance to discover Nashville’s newest riverboat cruise.

NUTRL and Budweiser
Keep an eye out for the Budweiser and NUTRL street team offering trivia and prizes. Drop by The Green and check out the Budweiser Bar the perfect gathering place to catch a live musical performance.

Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts
Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, the boiled peanuts in kettles in over 39,000 gas stations and in cans at Walmart and other major retailers across the country, is helping Nashville celebrate the 250th with free boiled peanuts. Make sure to stop by the roadside stand in the parking lot across from the Hilton Nashville Downtown for your free cup of boiled peanuts and take pictures with the trailer seen on the Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race. Also meet the episode’s co-hosts and spokesmen, country artists Brent Underwood and Bart Lattimore, who will be doing a meet and greet at the trailer all event long. To get more information on where locally to buy Peanut Patch, order directly from the site, and check tour dates go to peanutpatch.com

Pontoon Saloon/Nashville Water Taxi
Visit Pontoon Saloon/Nashville Water Taxi in The Green at Riverfront for information on their cruises.

Southwest Airlines® 
Celebrate America 250 with Southwest at Let Freedom Sing! Guests can spin to win patriotic prizes, snap festive photos, and enjoy family-friendly games, all while sharing the Heart of America in Music City.

Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
Celebrate freedom, fireworks, and fun safely this Independence Day. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds you to plan ahead, find a sober ride home, and remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

USO Mobile Marketing Unit
The USO will be stationed in the parking lot across from the Hilton Nashville Downtown.

103.3 Country
Check out 103.3 Country for a chance to win tickets to see Megan Moroney at Bridgestone Arena on August 21st.

95.5 WSM
Check out 95.5 WSM for a chance to win tickets to see Brooks & Dunn at Bridgestone Arena on September 12th.

97.9 The BIG98
Stop by 97.9 The BIG98 at The Green at Riverfront Park to register to win Luke Bryan tickets.

Social Media

The official hashtag for the 2026 Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is #NashvilleJuly4. Please use this hashtag in all social media posts about the event and follow along to join the conversation.

Follow @VisitMusicCity on social media for event updates, information, and answers to your #NashvilleJuly4 questions.