Events: July 04, 2015

Red, White & Boom Fireworks with Tennessee Smokies

We decided to go all out for Independence and are having not one, not two, but THREE fireworks shows on consecutive nights between July 1-3!

We decided to go all out for Independence and are having not one, not two, but THREE fireworks shows on consecutive nights between July 1-3! more

Gatlingburg 4th of July Parade

Starting at midnight on July 3rd, come out for the Independence Day Parade in Downtown Gatlinburg. This is a special year for the parade, being the 40th time it has been held in Gatlinburg! In the past, the event has garnered as many as 100,000 visitors. As always the parade is FREE for spectators.

Starting at midnight on July 3rd, come out for the Independence Day Parade in Downtown Gatlinburg. This is a special year for the parade, being the 40th time it has been held in Gatlinburg!… more

47TH Annual Norris Day July 4th Celebration

events begin at 8:15 a.m. and end with evening fireworks on the commons. Events include games, bicycle parades, a dog show and water ball battle. At 11 a.m. Tennesseans for Living History present a Liberty Pole program at Norris Middle School. Admission is free. Barbecue dinners are $8 at the middle school. The evening program starts at 6 at the Norris Lions Community Pavilion. Running enthusiasts can begin the day with the Firecracker Road Run sponsored by the Norris Recreation Commission. Later the children’s Dog Show will be held on the Norris Commons, followed by the one-mile Fun Run. No one will want to miss the children’s Wheel Race, the Bicycle Parade, the Water Balloon Toss or the Water-Ball Battles. There will be sack races and duck races, too. One of the highlights of Norris Day is the wonderful barbeque dinner--barbeque pork and chicken with all the sides served by the Norris Lions Club in the Norris Middle School cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Norris Day will conclude with a fireworks show. For more information, call 865-368-4884.

events begin at 8:15 a.m. and end with evening fireworks on the commons. Events include games, bicycle parades, a dog show and water ball battle. At 11 a.m. Tennesseans for Living History… more

Crossville Model Railroad Club - Red, White & Blue

Crossville Model Railroad Club celebrates Independence Day by rolling out their special patriotic trains, holiday decorations and music. Red white and blue trains, historic cars and an army base and train will be on display. Also open will be the Upper Cumberland Railroad Society railroad museum. (931) 210-5050 [url=http://www.crossvillemodelrrclub.org]http://www.crossvillemodelrrclub.org[/url]

Crossville Model Railroad Club celebrates Independence Day by rolling out their special patriotic trains, holiday decorations and music. Red white and blue trains, historic cars and… more

Home Depot - Kids Workshop

9am-12pm First Saturday each month. Hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12. (Kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.) (865) 691-9500 Knoxville (865)425-0493 Oak Ridge [url=http://www.workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops]http://www.workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops[/url]

9am-12pm First Saturday each month. Hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12. (Kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron,… more

Town of Farragut - 28th Annual Independence Day Parade

Saturday, July 4, 9:30 AM along Kingston Pike in Farragut.

Saturday, July 4, 9:30 AM along Kingston Pike in Farragut. more

“Let Freedom Ring” 4th of July at Marble Springs

10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please join us at Marble Springs State Historic Site as we celebrate the Fourth of July with a “Let Freedom Ring” bell ringing ceremony. In 1963, an act of Congress officially authorized the Let Freedom Ring National Bell Ringing Ceremony. This patriotic act says it is "fitting" and "appropriate" to ring bells in honor of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. To participate on the 4TH OF JULY, bell ringing institutions across the country are to ring 13 times at 2:00 p.m. EDST. Additional activities include storytelling, long hunter camps, Liberty Pole decoration, a synopsis of the Declaration of Independence and history. This event is in collaboration with the General Henry Knox Chapter Sons of the Revolution and local reenacting community. 865-573-5508 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) [url=http://www.marblesprings.net]http://www.marblesprings.net[/url]

10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please join us at Marble Springs State Historic Site as we celebrate the Fourth of July with a “Let Freedom Ring” bell ringing ceremony. In 1963, an… more

West Side Family YMCA - Outdoor Pool Open

10am-4pm (865) 690-9622 [url=http://www.ymcaknoxville.org]http://www.ymcaknoxville.org[/url]

10am-4pm (865) 690-9622 [url=http://www.ymcaknoxville.org]http://www.ymcaknoxville.org[/url] more

Friendly Farm - Freedom Fest

(865) 982-7255 [url=http://www.FriendlyFarmForFun.com]http://www.FriendlyFarmForFun.com[/url]

(865) 982-7255 [url=http://www.FriendlyFarmForFun.com]http://www.FriendlyFarmForFun.com[/url] more

25th Annual Patriot Festival

Starts at 12pm Thousands gather at Patriot Park each year for this free event. The fun typically starts around noon with games and activities for kids. There’s also live musical entertainment, which starts early in the afternoon and lasts until 9:30 or 10 at night. After the music it’s time for the evening’s finale - an extravagant fireworks display! Food vendors with ice cream, shaved ice, hot dogs, burgers and much more will be on hand and a portion of the proceeds go to local area charities. (800) 251-9100 [url=http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events/patriot-festival/]http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events/patriot-festival/[/url]

Starts at 12pm Thousands gather at Patriot Park each year for this free event. The fun typically starts around noon with games and activities for kids. There’s also live musical… more

Pigeon Forge - Patriot Festival

Vendors open at 12pm, Performers begin at 1:30pm [url=http://http://pigeonforgepatriotfestival.com/]http://http://pigeonforgepatriotfestival.com/[/url] The 4th of July in Pigeon Forge, TN comes alive with abundant patriotism for our community of heroes. On Independence Day, thousands of locals and visitors flock to Patriot Park to celebrate and enjoy live musical entertainment and kid- friendly festivities for the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival. The musical guests this year will be Diamond Rio along with a Journey tribute band, community chorus and local talent from Pigeon Forge theaters and shows. The vendors will be opening up 12:00 pm and the performers will begin at 1:30 throughout the day until the grand finale – an celebratory fireworks show illuminating the sky over the majestic Smoky Mountains. You will find plenty of family- friendly activities and games throughout the afternoon and evening and of course that amazing 4th of July fireworks show to conclude the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival of 2015. Enjoy food vendors with yummy foods, BBQ, ice cream and more benefiting local area charities. Parking for the Patriot Festival is free with trolley shuttle service running from the Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane to Patriot Park. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. No umbrellas please. Please check back for more details about the Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival as we will update this site as more information is available.

Vendors open at 12pm, Performers begin at 1:30pm [url=http://http://pigeonforgepatriotfestival.com/]http://http://pigeonforgepatriotfestival.com/[/url] The 4th of July in Pigeon Forge,… more

Cherokee Park’s “Party in the Park” in Morristown

July 4th Concert! Gates open at 2 pm; the show starts at 5 pm. Performers include Josh Thompson, Craig Wayne Boyd, Morgan Wallen and Jackie Lee. [url=http://www.cherokeeparktn.com/#!tickets/cutb]http://www.cherokeeparktn.com/#!tickets/cutb[/url] (423) 586-5232

July 4th Concert! Gates open at 2 pm; the show starts at 5 pm. Performers include Josh Thompson, Craig Wayne Boyd, Morgan Wallen and Jackie Lee. [url=http://www.cherokeeparktn.com/#!tickets/cutb]http://www.cherokeeparktn.com/#!tickets/cutb[/url]… more

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Rubber Duck Race

Race begins at 2:02 PM. A Duck Race of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 rubber ducks with a grand prize of $10,000! The race will take place at 2:02 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014 at The World's Fair Park in Knoxville. The race benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, serving over 6,300 members at 17 Clubs in Knox, Blount, Loudon, and North Anderson Counties. You can adopt a duck online, at ORNL , or Pilot. At 2:02 pm on race day, the rubber ducks are dumped from a dump truck into the water at World’s Fair Park and the race begins! Russell Biven of WBIR will be in the water to pull the prize winners as they cross the finish! You do not have to be present to win! [url=https://www.duckshelpkids.com/]https://www.duckshelpkids.com/[/url] (865) 232-1205

Race begins at 2:02 PM. A Duck Race of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 rubber ducks with a grand prize of $10,000! The race will take place at 2:02 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014 at The… more

Wine & Canvas- Festival on the 4th Art Walk

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come join us in celebrating the 4th of July!! This is a FREE event. All you have to do is show up. We will be doing 30 minute demonstration classes on 8"X10" canvases at no cost to our participants. (865) 356-9179 [url=http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html]http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html[/url]

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come join us in celebrating the 4th of July!! This is a FREE event. All you have to do is show up. We will be doing 30 minute demonstration classes on 8"X10" canvases… more

Festival on the Fourth at World’s Fair Park

4pm-10pm Festival on the Fourth Live music, food vendors, activities for kids, and fireworks! (865) 251-6861 [url=http://www.worldsfairpark.org]http://www.worldsfairpark.org[/url] [url=http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th]http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th[/url]

4pm-10pm Festival on the Fourth Live music, food vendors, activities for kids, and fireworks! (865) 251-6861 [url=http://www.worldsfairpark.org]http://www.worldsfairpark.org[/url] [url=http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th]http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th[/url] more

Clinton’s Fourth of July

The city of Clinton's annual 4th of July event will begin at 5pm on Saturday July 4th, and end with fireworks at 10pm at Lakefront Park. Several family-friendly activities will be going on that day. Backyard Bouncers will have a Bongo Bounce House, Bungee Run, Home Run Baseball Game, Spaceball 2000 Human Gyro, 68ft Army Boot Camp Obstacle Course, 22 ft 2 Lane Tsunami Water Slide with Slip-n-Slide, Race Car Combo with Water Slide, Human Hamster Ball and Pirate Bounce House are available for the public. Free of charge but kids must have a wrist band to ride. Laser Tag will be available for those kids up for the challenge, also free of charge. There will be several food vendors set up in the lower Lakefront parking lot and the parking lot by the concession area including Bojangles, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Pizza Express, Riverview Grille, Coldwater Farms and Hibachi Truck. A corn-hole tournament will get started at 7pm with registration at 6pm. Trophies will be awarded for first and second places. Live musical entertainment sponsored by WYSH will feature the Leon Thomas Band on the men's field from 7 to 9:45 pm. The Clinton Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will have some antique cars displayed on the men’s field. The event is sponsored by Bojangles’, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Y-12 Federal Credit Union (Clinton Express and Clinton I-75 Branches), Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Fox Toyota Scion, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Anderson Farmers CO-OP, Parker Transport, Fox and Farley, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau-Clinton, Sellers Realty, Clinton Drug Store, Clinton Utilities Board, Herbie Clark State Farm, Regions Bank, Ameriprise Financial, Backyard Bouncers, WYSH, and the City of Clinton.

The city of Clinton's annual 4th of July event will begin at 5pm on Saturday July 4th, and end with fireworks at 10pm at Lakefront Park. Several family-friendly activities will be going… more

Star of Knoxville Cruise - Watch Festival on the Fourth fireworks

Boards 6 PM and cruises 7-9 PM. Watch the Fireworks with a barbecue dinner and entertainment! [url=http://tnriverboat.com/event/4th-of-july-dinner-cruise/]http://tnriverboat.com/event/4th-of-july-dinner-cruise/[/url] (865) 525-7827

Boards 6 PM and cruises 7-9 PM. Watch the Fireworks with a barbecue dinner and entertainment! [url=http://tnriverboat.com/event/4th-of-july-dinner-cruise/]http://tnriverboat.com/event/4th-of-july-dinner-cruise/[/url]… more

Red, White & Blues Picnic and Outdoor Concert

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Purchase tickets at [url=http://farragutbusiness.com]http://farragutbusiness.com[/url] Food, drinks and premier rides available at extra cost. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy live entertainment, featuring Concord Brass opening the Tennova Healthcare Casey Abrams Concert (from American Idol Season 10). The SouthEast Bank Kids' Play Area is loaded with free activities, watermelon-eating contests and other seasonal fun. Food and sweets vendors will be on hand with a variety of selections for dinner and dessert. Adult beverages will also be available. Go to [url=http://farragutbusiness.com]http://farragutbusiness.com[/url] or call 307-2486 for more information.

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Purchase tickets at [url=http://farragutbusiness.com]http://farragutbusiness.com[/url] Food, drinks and premier rides available at extra cost. Bring… more