Events This Week
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 11 AM - 2 PM
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North every Thursday through October.
Kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend with a free tour of the two new exhibits featuring Tennessee artists. Staff will be in the State Museum's Changing Galleries from 11 am to 1 pm to share some insight on the fine art photography of Benjamin Walls and the historic art of Lloyd Branson. The painting by Branson, "Gathering of the Overmountain Men at Sycamore Shoals," is a landmark in the history of Tennessee art and an important example of Revolutionary War memorialization.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 7:30 PM - 1 AM
LOCATION: MUSIC CITY DREAM CARS $75
Come and hang out with Music City Dream Cars to celebrate the July 4th weekend! There will be cars, cocktails, desserts and plenty of smiling faces. The event will be a great opportunity for networking, enjoying an open bar and just hanging out with your friends! Music will be provided by DJ Rich from Miami along with their friends from Welcome to Nashville. Food and cigars will be available. Proceeds from the event will go to the Oasis Center. There will be a $20 raffle for a chance to win a 24-hour exotic and luxury car rental. You can buy as many tickets as you want. 21+ event.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 6 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: 5TH AVENUE OF THE ARTS FREE
Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. See this month's gallery map. Enjoy live music on the performance platform along 5th Avenue North by Sonja Hopkins. There will also be a voter registration booth on the platform in front Tinney Contemporary. Plus, the Lane Motor Museum will have two of their cars from the Macchine Italiane: A Tour of Italy’s Motoring Spirit collection displayed on 5th Avenue North. Two Gray Line Art Crawl Downtown Trolleys will provide complimentary shuttle service along the route from 6 pm - 10 pm. Please note: road closure associated with this event. The southbound lane on 5th Avenue North (Church Street to Union Street) will be closed beginning as early as 5 pm and ending as late as 9 pm on Saturday, July 2. Participating galleries in this month's crawl include:
40AU
69 Arcade. 615-266-4028. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
5th Avenue of the Arts Community Corridor Exhibition at Country Music Hall of Fame
222 5th Avenue South. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Andy Anh Ha Gallery
83 Arcade. 615-668-7598. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Art at Music City Marketplace
501 Broadway (inside Bridgestone Arena Tower). 615-259-4747. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
The Arts Company
215 Avenue North. 615-254-2040. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
BelArt Gallery
56 Arcade. 615-397-2347. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Blend Studio
79 Arcade. 615-852-7009. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
COOP
75 Arcade. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Corvidae Collective
11 Arcade. 615-251-1609. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Craig Brabson Fine Art Photography
64A Arcade. 615-308-7751. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Downtown Presbyterian Church's Browsing Room Gallery
154 5th Avenue North. 615-254-7584. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Erabellum Artisan Co-Op
61 & 63 Arcade. 615-601-1568. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Hannah Lane Gallery
64 Arcade. 225-315-0221. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Hatch Show Print's Haley Gallery
224 5th Avenue South. 615-577-7711. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
L Gallery
73 Arcade. 615-567-3702. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
M. Dawn Art
64B Arcade. 615-861-9877. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Nostos Gallery
58 Arcade. 615-495-1120. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
O Gallery
42 Arcade. 615-416-2537. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
OPEN
57 Arcade. 615-966-6282. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
The Rymer Gallery
233 5th Avenue North. 615-752-6030. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Studio 66
66 Arcade. 615-498-3320. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Tennessee Art League
11 Arcade. 615-736-5000. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Tinney Contemporary
237 5th Avenue North. 615-255-7816. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
UltraViolet Gallery
59 Arcade. 615-521-2632. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.
Viridian Lobby Showcase
415 Church Street. 615-254-3325. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
WAG
77 Arcade. 615-383-4848. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.
Plus, Karma (302 Church Street) will be open until 10 pm with 30% off select items and free refreshments.
Bring the whole family – all generations of music lovers will thrill to the Nashville Symphony as they perform an evening of all-American classics and everyone's favorite patriotic tunes, joined by the 101st Airborne Division Band! Featured works include 1812 Overture, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Liberty Bell March, Servicemen on Parade, American Salute and more. Arrive early beginning at 5 pm and enjoy food trucks on Symphony Place.
This year's Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the country. The main concert will be staged at Ascend Amphitheater (new location this year). The July 4 events begin at noon with the free Family Fun Zone along with event vendors and live pre-show music until 5 pm. The main stage concert kicks off at 5 pm and features performances by Sheryl Crow, Rayland Baxter, Maddie & Tae, Erin McCarley, Andrew Combs, Ruby Amanfu and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The celebration concludes at approximately 9:35 pm with the longest and largest fireworks display in the city's history choreographed to the sounds of the Nashville Symphony. Riverfront Park will be open for viewing the fireworks display where video screens and audio will also be available. Click here for an event site map and click here to view what you can and cannot bring into the event. Can't make it downtown? Watch the concert and fireworks show live locally on Channel 2. Please note: road closures associated with this event. Click here for a full list of closures. All roads will re-open no later than 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5. Also, A Prelude to the 4th on Sunday, July 3 features live music by Brandy Clark, Jason Eskridge, Shelly Colvin and DJ DU beginning at 4 pm.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 6 PM
LOCATION: CITY WINERY $30
Try an array of wine and beer to celebrate the 4th of July! Enjoy City Winery's upstairs lounge space and patio with a fantastic Nashville skyline view and end your holiday weekend with a bash. Plus, snack on cheese and charcuterie as you make your way through the lineup of wines and beers.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 11:30 AM
LOCATION: ACME FEED & SEED $10
Join Acme Feed & Seed all day to celebrate all things American’s really love: freedom, food and fireworks. Acme will have bands going all day starting at 11:30 am, and capping off the night with a killer dance party straight through the epic Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration fireworks show. Cover is $10 all day for the first three floors (there will be no rooftop access due to a private event).
Come on down to Broadway's only brewery for Rock Bottom's annual 4th of July celebration on the rooftop! Enjoy live music from some of Nashville's best local artists and a spectacular view of the fireworks—all while sipping on the freshest handcrafted beer on Broadway. Doors open at 3 pm. Admission is $50 per person cash only at the door with no re-entry.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 6:30 PM - 1 AM
LOCATION: HARD ROCK CAFE $75 (AGES 3 & UNDER FREE)
Hard Rock Cafe is hosting a Rockin' Rooftop 4th of July Party! Tickets include passed appetizers, two drink tickets (well liquor, house wine and beer), music by The Spazmatics, a private area to watch the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration fireworks show in the Hard Rock Cafe parking lot and access to a DJ set following the fireworks. Cocktail style; no reserved seats. Get your tickets by calling 615-742-9900.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 11 AM
LOCATION: THE VALENTINE $150
Come party with America all day long on one of the best rooftops on Broadway! Tickets include all day rooftop access, two drink tickets and a limited edition Valentine t-shirt! Experience one of the largest fireworks show in the U.S. from The Valentine's brand-new rooftop bar and patio.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 8 AM
LOCATION: PUBLIC SQUARE 5K: $45 IN ADVANCE, $50 RACE DAY; 10K: $50 IN ADVANCE, $55 RACE DAY
Kick off your Music City July 4th celebration with a 5K or 10K through downtown! All ages and fitness levels will love running past Nashville landmarks and across the Cumberland River. Every participant will receive a complimentary t-shirt, a finisher’s medal and a cold Shock Top beer. Please note: road closures associated with this event. Union Street (1st Avenue North to 3rd Avenue North) will be closed from 5 am until 10:30 am on Monday, July 4. Plus, Union Street (2nd Avenue North to 7th Avenue North), Capitol Boulevard (Union Street to Church Street), Church Street (Capitol Boulevard to 7th Avenue North), 7th Avenue (Church Street to Broadway), Broadway (7th Avenue to 6th Avenue), 6th Avenue (Broadway to Korean Veterans Boulevard), Korean Veterans Boulevard (6th Avenue South traveling across the Cumberland River), surrounding Nissan Stadium streets and 2nd Avenue North (Woodland Street to Union Street) will be closed from 8 am until as late as 9:30 am. Click here to view the complete route.
Road Closures
THROUGH TUESDAY, JULY 5
Several road closures are planned throughout downtown for the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration. All roads will re-open no later than 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5. This list is organized by the date the closures begin. The end date is different for each road and is indicated below. Most roads are closed for multiple days.
Monday, June 13:
- 1st Avenue cut-out area (east side of the street) just south of Broadway from 3 am on Monday, June 13 until 5 pm on Wednesday, July 6
Sunday, June 26:
- Victory Lane (Titans Way to South 2nd Street) from 6 am on Sunday, June 26 until 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5
- Titans Way (Russell Street to Victory Lane) from 6 am on Sunday, June 26 until 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5
- Russell Street (South 1st Street to Titans Way) from 6 am on Sunday, June 26 until 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5
- South 1st Street (Victory Lane to South 2nd Street) from 6 am on Sunday, June 26 until 6 pm on Tuesday, July 5
Monday, June 27:
- 1st Avenue cut-out area (east side of the street) just north of Molloy Street from 7 am on Monday, June 27 until 5 pm on Tuesday, July 5
Saturday, July 2:
- 1st Avenue (Korean Veterans Boulevard to Church Street) from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Broadway (1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue) from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Korean Veterans Boulevard westbound lane (Gateway Bridge to 1st Avenue South) and south turn lane at 1st Avenue South from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Molloy Street (1st Avenue South to 2nd Avenue South) from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Demonbreun (1st Avenue South to 2nd Avenue South) from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Demonbreun eastbound lane (2nd Avenue South to 3rd Avenue South) from 6 am on Saturday, July 2 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
Sunday, July 3:
- Broadway (3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue) from 6 am on Sunday, July 3 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Northernmost westbound lane on Broadway (4th Avenue to 5th Avenue) from 6 am on Sunday, July 3 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Southernmost eastbound lane on Broadway (4th Avenue to 5th Avenue) from 6 am on Sunday, July 3 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
Monday, July 4:
- Symphony Place from 6 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- In-bound lanes of Korean Veterans Boulevard/Gateway Bridge (South 2nd Street to 2nd Avenue South) from 6 am on Monday, July 4 until midnight on Tuesday, July 5
- Reroute out-bound lanes of Korean Veterans Boulevard/Gateway Bridge to two-way traffic (2nd Avenue South to South 2nd Street) from 6 am on Monday, July 4 until midnight on Tuesday, July 5
- 2nd Avenue (Demonbreun to Church Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Commerce Street (2nd Avenue North to 3rd Avenue North) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Broadway (4th Avenue to 8th Avenue) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 3rd Avenue (Demonbreun to Commerce Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 4th Avenue (Demonbreun to Commerce Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 5th Avenue (Demonbreun to Commerce Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 6th Avenue (Demonbreun to Broadway) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 7th Avenue (Demonbreun to Commerce Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 1st Avenue North (Church Street to Union Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Church Street (1st Avenue North to 2nd Avenue North) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Bank Street (1st Avenue North to 2nd Avenue North) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- Gay Street Connector from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until 6 am on Tuesday, July 5
- 3rd Avenue South (Peabody Street to Korean Veterans Boulevard) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until midnight on Tuesday, July 5
- 6th Avenue South (Lafayette Street to Peabody Street) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until midnight on Tuesday, July 5
- 6th Avenue South (Peabody Street to Korean Veterans Boulevard) from 7 am on Monday, July 4 until midnight on Tuesday, July 5
- Woodland Street Bridge from 8 pm latest on Monday, July 4 until immediately following the fireworks show
- Union Street (3rd Avenue North to Woodland Street Bridge) from 8 pm latest on Monday, July 4 until immediately following the fireworks show
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge from 8 pm latest on Monday, July 4 until immediately following the fireworks show
Lunchtime Exhibit Tours
Stars and Cars Party
First Saturday Art Crawl
The Nashville Symphony Celebrates America
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration
Music City July 4th 5K/10K