Rutherford County, TN - If red, white, and blue stir your soul—and if hearing "The Star-Spangled Banner" brings a tear to your eye—then Independence Day in Rutherford County is your calling. While barbecues and pool parties have their charm, the 4th of July is so much more. WGNS reminds you that this is a celebration of freedom, sacrifice, and the indomitable American spirit—something our forefathers knew well when they declared this nation “The land of the free and the home of the brave.”
Three Cities. One Purpose: Celebrate America - Whether you’re humming a John Philip Sousa march or standing in awe beneath a sky bursting with fireworks, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne are bringing the patriotic vibes in full force.
🎆 Murfreesboro’s Celebration Under the Stars
Where: The Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway
When: July 4th, activities start at 4:30 p.m. | Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
This event is the heart of Murfreesboro’s Independence Day tribute. Featuring food trucks, festive music from Derrick Dove and the Peacekeepers, and families gathered under the Tennessee sky, it's Americana at its finest. Bring your blanket, your lawn chair, and most importantly—your patriotism.
🎇 Smyrna’s Independence Day Celebration
Where: Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East
When: Wednesday, July 3 | Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m.
Start the holiday early in Smyrna with high-energy music from Texas Twister and a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the town. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s pure red-white-and-blue joy.
🎆 La Vergne’s Annual Independence Day Celebration
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive
When: Gates open at 5:30 p.m., music at 6:00 p.m. | Fireworks after dark
It doesn’t get more meaningful than this. Celebrate in a park dedicated to our veterans while the Rae Radick Band sets the tone. As the evening ends in a cascade of fireworks courtesy of Pyro Shows, Inc., you’ll remember why this day matters.
As President Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” It lives on when we show up, remember, and raise our flags with pride.
WGNS reminds you--whether you're marching to the sound of Sousa, whispering a prayer for our troops, or just reflecting on the gift of liberty—don’t let this 4th of July slip by unnoticed. Choose your celebration. Show up. Stand tall. And be proud to be an American.
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