July 4th Weekend Activities: Nashville, Tennessee
If you are planning on being in the Nashville, Tennessee area for the big holiday weekend, you should be aware that there are a host of festivities that you can attend. Weekend activities begin Saturday, July 2, 2011 and run through Monday night, July 4, 2011. If you like musical entertainment and fireworks, then you need to be in "Music City", Nashville, Tennessee.
On Saturday, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, the National 911 flag will be on display at the Hilton in downtown Nashville. It is worth a trip to the city just to see the flag. Visiting firefighters from New York will assist Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean, in sewing the Tennessee restorative patch onto the flag during a special ceremony. The stitching ceremony is open to the public from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. If you remember, the good folks of the Volunteer State donated a brand new fire engine to New York City after 911.
On Sunday at 6:00 pm there will be a free concert at Riverfront Park followed by a short fireworks display at 9:30 pm. Performers include: Port Chuck, Lighter Ray and The Dirty Guv'nahs.
On Monday at the Riverfront there will be more entertainment starting at noon. Musical acts include The Jompson Brothers, Ayla Brown, The Willis Clan, The Cleverlys and The Dirty Guv'Nahs. That will run until 6:30 pm.
On Monday evening starting at 7:00 pm is the official "Let Freedom Sing" 4th of July Spectacular. This will also take place at Riverfront Park. The headliner is Darius Ricker, country music star, as well as the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks follow the show at 9:30 pm.
Nashville, Tennessee will be jam-packed with people. If you are wondering where you can park, try LP Field Lots E and F or the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage or click here for more suggestions.
If you need more information on thehappenings this July 4th in Nashville, Tennessee please visit this website.
While in Nashville, you should be sure to try out some of the fantastic restaurants. If you are into country music, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame or tour the Ryman Theater. Take a ride up the Cumberland River on the General Jackson paddleboat. Take a dinner cruise and enjoy the scenery and entertainment.
The fourth of July is always a fun time no matter where you celebrate. If you are a Nashville native or a visitor to the area, you know that you will have a great time this weekend!
If you need a hotel, check out the Hermitage.
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Published by Abby Greenhill
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14 Comments
Post a CommentAll great fun, thanks Abby!
Sounds like there were many opportunities for fun. Nice write-up!
I love the 4th of July! My sister has a giant cookout so we can all catch up after the long winter! Happy 4th to you, Mr. G, and sweet Ruby! :)
great activities
Hope you have fun.
Great info
Sounds like a lot of fun... :o)
Would be great to be able to be in that area for the 4th.
It's an amazing town. I'd love to be there on the 4th.
Sounds like a great week-end---wish we could be there!!!!!