Middle Tennessee July 4th Fireworks, Parades And More: 2018 Guide

NASHVILLE, TN -- Independence Day is coming up fast and it's time to start planning the patriotic revelry. Cities and towns across Middle Tennessee have events planned on or around the big day. Check out our running list below. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

Nashville: The annual "Let Freedom Sing" event runs throughout the day July 4. Click here for more information.

Brentwood: Brentwood will begin celebrating in Crockett Park at 5 p.m. July 4 with the city's largest ever fireworks display starting after dark.

Clarksville: Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration at Liberty Park begins at 5 p.m. July 4 with music at 6. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

Franklin: Franklin On The Fourth begins in the Square during the day July 4 with fireworks at Harlinsdale Farm at dusk.

Gallatin: The event at Triple Creek Park begins at 2 p.m. July 4. Parking is $2. There will be live music, an obstacle course, vendors and face-painting. Fireworks start at dusk.

Goodlettsville: The Independence Day Celebration at Moss-Wright Park begins at 4 with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.

Hendersonville: The annual Freedom Festival will be July 3 at Drakes Creek Park from 5 to 10 p.m.

La Vergne: La Vergne's celebration will be July 4 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. In addition to fireworks and food, there will be train rides for the kids.

Lebanon: One of the larger suburban displays, the City of Lebanon's 4th of July Celebration at the fairgrounds begins at 5 p.m. In addition to fireworks, the event includes food, live music and other entertainment.

Mt. Juliet: Providence Marketplace will hold a celebration on the 4th of July from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be inflatables, miniature golf, balloons, live music and face painting.

Murfreesboro: The Celebration Under the Stars is scheduled for July 4 at McKnight Park starting at 5:30 with fireworks at dusk. "Rock The Pool" will be held at the SportsCom outdoor pool from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets for "Rock The Pool" are $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

Smyrna: Smyrna will hold its celebration July 3 at Lee Victory Park, starting at 5 p.m. There will be live music, food vendors and fireworks after dark.

Springfield: J. Travis Price Park hosts the Freedom Celebration & Fireworks, beginning at 4 p.m.

White Bluff: Food, fun and fireworks are on tap for White Bluff's 4th of July Celebration with the display beginning at 9 p.m.

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