Check out this list of some of the best 4th of July happenings in Music City this year.
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Let Freedom Sing! Music City
Celebrate Independence Day with headliner Old Dominion, the Nashville Symphony and fireworks! This 4th of July will feature the largest fireworks show in Nashville with the pyrotechnics synchronized to a live performance by the Nashville Symphony. Admission is free and open to all ages. A free Family Fun Zone will be open on July 3 from noon to 6 p.m. and July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. with inflatables and live music, too.
Join Ole Red for their Ole Red, White, and Blue rooftop party. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city’s famed firework show while sipping signature cocktails and scratch-made dishes inspired by Blake Shelton. Tickets include rooftop access for optimal viewing of the fireworks show and live music from up-and-coming country artists.
Spend your holiday weekend at W Nashville. The hotel is throwing a Fourth of July cookout on July 2, featuring a pool party at the WET Deck from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. including DJ tunes, poolside cookout bites, and lawn games. Then, celebrate the day with a Fourth of July daytime pool party on July 4 followed by a firework viewing party on the rooftop bar. Tables and seating are first come, first served.
Lou/Na, located on the twenty-fifth floor of Grand Hyatt Nashville, is hosting a 4th of July fireworks viewing party on July 4 from 6 to 11 p.m. General Admission tickets include access to the rooftop bar, an elevated Fourth of July food menu, a live DJ, specialty cocktails, and some of the best views of Nashville's famous fireworks. Reserved couch tickets are also available. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Couch seating includes everything within the general admission tickets, as well as a reserved couch area, a dedicated server, bottle service options, and access to priority viewing area for the fireworks show.
The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Nashville
Soak up the sun and celebrate America and Virgin Hotels Nashville’s birthday all weekend long! The festivities kickoff at The Pool Club rooftop on July 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a pool party to celebrate the property’s second birthday featuring entertainment by DJ Coach, handcrafted cocktails and complimentary slices of birthday cake. The Fourth of July fun continues at the rooftop oasis on July 2 and July 3 with elevated entertainment and curated cocktails. On July 4 beginning at 6 p.m., put on your red, white, and blue a Fourth of July celebration overlooking stunning views of Nashville. Admission for Monday’s event costs $50 per person and includes light bites, a glass of rosé, live music, and front row seats for Nashville’s spectacular firework show.
Celebrate Independence Day at L.A. Jackson, the rooftop at Thompson Nashville. Enjoy refreshing cocktails and snack on classic bites. Festivities on July 4 start at 4 p.m. with DJ entertainment kicking off at 6 p.m. Sip the specialty Independence Day cocktail or a Chicago style hot dog. Secure your spot with a table reservation for up to ten people.
Noelle is offering front row seats at their rooftop Rare Bird, with their annual Free as a Bird experience. Tickets cost $400 per person and include admission to Rare Bird with guaranteed rooftop seating, a top-shelf open bar, premium food, and appetizer stations, unobstructed fireworks viewing, live music, and more. If you're looking to stay the night, the hotel is also offering a Free as a Bird room package which includes overnight accommodations on July 4, two tickets to the Free as a Bird rooftop celebration, and complimentary late check-out.
Celebrate Independence Day Americana-Style with a Backyard BBQ at Pinewood. Gather the family and make it a Fourth to remember, with classic movies on the big screen, games, and a kids activity station. Tickets for the event cost $100 (free for children under twelve) and include fireworks viewing, all-you-can-eat backyard BBQ, access to the patio and pool terrace, two drink tickets, a clear branded stadium swag bag, and free parking.
Edley's is getting festive for the Fourth with a patriotic twist to their Bushwacker! The delicious and refreshing boozy sweet treat will turn red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence Day.
The Hampton Social rooftop will be open for the Fourth of July fireworks show, featuring some of the best views in the city! The rooftop will open at 7 p.m. and feature a live DJ as well as full food and bar menus. Tickets cost $50.
Zeppelin is celebrating Independence Day with a special Red, White, and Booze Party on July 4. The rooftop patio will offer prime viewing for Music City’s Let Freedom Sing fireworks show. Tickets cost $75 each and include event access, unlimited light bites, a welcome cocktail, a live DJ set, and, sparklers and a patio dance party.
Steps away from the bustle of Lower Broadway, Bode Nashville is celebrating the Fourth on Monday with food trucks, live music, and boozy popsicles.
The Dutch will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for an all-day July 4th party. The menu will include spirited items like cheddar-filled corn dogs, lobster rolls, lemon meringue pie, and more. Cornhole, live music, patriotic cocktails, and more will also be a highlight of the restaurant's festivities.
Celebrate the Fourth at the JW with exciting entertainment and festive treats sprinkled through the weekend. Enjoy a DJ performance at the pool and live music at the Cumberland Bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Plus, be treated to surprise delights in the lobby like gelato and welcome drinks.
Bobby is hosting a Fourth of July Bash featuring a BBQ cookout. General admission tickets cost $125 and include food and two drinks. Or, have the option to take a dunk in the pool with the the pool access ticket for $175.
Take in sweeping views of Nashville twenty-seven stories high and enjoy tunes from a DJ, drinks, and an unforgettable view of the fireworks. General admission tickets are standing room only and cost $100. VIP terrace tickets include VIP access to L27's terrace on the twenty-eighth floor, passed apps from 6 to 9 p.m., two drinks per ticket, and a Chandon toast during the fireworks. Seating is limited and first come first served.
Join Von Elrod's for a live Bluegrass Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. Munch on hand-cranked breakfast sausage, chicken fried chicken and biscuits, biscuits and gravy, mimosas, and more.
Nothing screams the Fourth of July like a juicy burger! Enjoy a free slider from M.L. Rose on July 4th with every craft beer purchase.
Celebrate America this Independence Day with Redneck Riviera. VIP admission costs $250 per person and includes the door fee, guaranteed entry plus skipping the line, small bites, a two-hour-long open bar including well liquor, domestic beer, and house wine. Attendees must be twtnty-one and older with a valid ID. In the event of inclement weather, the party will move to the second floor. Available seating is first come, first served.
Grab your lawn chair and join Adventure Science Center for a fun-filled evening and a view of Nashville’s fireworks. Plus, see live science demonstrations featuring fire, fog, and explosions that will put the boom in Red, White, and Boom. Munch on food truck fare or BYOP (bring your own picnic).
Head to the Twelve Thirty Club and sip Champagne, snack on American sliders, plus listen to DJ beats, and see fantastic firework views. The festive event costs $200 per person.
Indulge in Martin's signature West Tennessee-style Whole Hog BBQ this Fourth of July. The entire menu is available for take away and catering with summer favorites like deviled eggs, 'nanner pudding and strawberry cake, plus smoked meats by the pound. Place your order through July 3 at 2 p.m
The Continental's Burger Kits are returning for the Fourth of July! The original Basic Burger Kit will be available along with The Continental’s new Deluxe Burger Kit.
Includes same offerings as Basic Burger Kit + add-on of Summer Vegetable Farro Salad and Cookies.
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