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Style Blueprint
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
20 Nashville Events in July 2025
Summer is in full swing, and Nashville is alive with can't-miss celebrations. From Fourth of July fireworks to live music, food festivals, rooftop parties, and family-friendly fun, July is packed with standout events. Here are some of our favorite ways to soak up the season in Music City. July 1 – 3, 18 – 20 & 22 – 27, 2025: Nashville Sounds Home Games Cheer on your Nashville Sounds in July as they go head-to-head with Memphis, Indianapolis, and Charlotte. On July 3, join the Sounds for a special Independence Day celebration at the ballpark filled with fun, fireworks, and a showdown with the Redbirds. As always, this month's schedule offers a variety of promotional nights, including Throwback Thursday and Sunday Family Fun Day. To see the complete schedule and purchase tickets, visit July 4, 2025: Red, White, & Boom Celebrate July Fourth at Adventure Science Center's Red, White, & Boom event, complete with interactive exhibits, live science and magic shows, outdoor games, food trucks, and DJ-backed fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $45 for adults and $35 for kids. (Note: Planetarium combos and member discounts are also available.) July 4, 2025: 4th of July Rooftop Party Fairlane Hotel's 4th of July rooftop party is a 21+ bash featuring a backyard BBQ buffet, an open bar, live music, terrace seating, and stunning downtown fireworks views. General-admission tickets are $360 per person, which includes 20% gratuity and the option to stay overnight at the hotel. July 4, 2025: Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Downtown Nashville's Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th lights up from noon to 10 p.m., with free live music all afternoon (including headliner Dierks Bentley, plus Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, Grace Bowers, Keesha Rainey and more), a family‑friendly Amazon Fun Zone, food trucks, and one of the nation's largest fireworks and drone shows synced to the Grammy‑winning Nashville Symphony at Ascend Amphitheater. July 4, 2025: 19th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival The Music City Hot Chicken Festival at East Park kicks off with a fire truck parade at 10:30 a.m. The free event also includes hot chicken from top local spots, cold Yazoo beer, food vendors, live local music, and an amateur hot chicken cook‑off. The all‑ages, rain‑or‑shine event benefits Metro Parks & Recreation. July 4, 2025: Free as a Bird: 4th of July VIP Celebration High above downtown at Rare Bird, the Free as a Bird: 4th of July VIP Celebration takes flight at 7 p.m., with exclusive rooftop seating, a top‑shelf open bar, premium food stations and passed appetizers, a live DJ, and unbeatable views of fireworks. (Note: This event is 21+.) July 4, 2025: Music City July 4th 5K The Music City July 4th 5K kicks off from Centennial Park with a scenic, all-ages run/walk past iconic Nashville landmarks. Runners receive a commemorative medal and participant tee, with a free Kids Fun Run for ages 5 and under, plus a dog-friendly option. July 4, 2025: The Emo Cowgirl 4th of July Celebrate Independence Day at The Emo Cowgirl 4th of July rooftop pop‑up at L27. The event includes live music, themed cocktails (like the 'Am I Okay?' with Bacardi, lemon, and blueberry), festive bites, and unbeatable views of the Nashville Symphony-synchronized fireworks. Tickets start at $30. July 4, 2025: 4th of July at Play Playground This Independence Day, head to one of downtown Nashville's most vibrant rooftops for an unforgettable night of games, music, and skyline views. Play Playground's immersive party experience includes bold cocktails, nostalgic games, and a live DJ spinning all night. Choose from VIP or General Admission options, both offering rooftop access, epic entertainment, and a front-row seat to the fireworks! July 4, 2025: Fourth of July Pool Party Conrad Nashville's Fourth of July Pool Party splashes into the hotel's stunning terrace-top pool deck at 10 a.m., featuring refreshing drinks, a festive buffet, and DJ tunes. Tickets are available via July 4, 2025: All-American July 4th Bash Buffet Just an hour from Nashville at Wildwood Resort & Marina in Granville, TN, the July 4th All‑American Bash Buffet kicks off at 5 p.m. Enjoy everything from live music to a lakeside buffet and family-friendly activities. Admission is $29.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids 12 and younger. The regular food menu is also available. July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025: Nashville Zoo's Summer Splash The Summer Splash series at Nashville Zoo transforms Festival Field into a refreshing water wonderland every Saturday in July and August. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event includes splash attractions, themed animal enrichment activities, and educational talks on how animals stay cool. Admission is included with regular zoo entry. July 5, 2025: All You Need is Love Concert Cheekwood's rescheduled All You Need is Love Concert with renowned Beatles tribute band, Forever Abbey Road, takes place on July 5 at 6 p.m. From beloved hits like 'Hey Jude' to 'Come Together,' this nostalgic evening offers a dynamic tribute for all ages. July 6, 2025: Star Wars: Under The Stars Star Wars: Under the Stars with the Nashville Symphony lands at Ascend Amphitheater. Featuring conductor Nathan Aspinall, you can hear epic scores from across the Star Wars saga, like 'The Phantom Menace Suite,' 'The Rise of Skywalker: The Speeder Chase,' and more. Tickets start at $32. July 11 & 12, 2025: Celebration of Summer Jam at Watkins Glen The Celebration of Summer Jam at Watkins Glen hits Analog at the Hutton Hotel this month. The 21+ throwback celebration of the iconic 1973 festival features music by the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and the Band. Tickets start at $15. July 12, 2025: Summer Fest Summer Fest at the Nashville Farmers' Market bursts into life on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family‑friendly celebration features live music by The Nashville Band, a kids' zone with pony rides and a petting zoo, cooking demos with tastings, Aztec dance performances, and more. July 12, 2025: Wine Tasting: France vs. Italy On July 12, Yolan at The Joseph hosts 'Wine Tasting: France vs. Italy,' a guided showdown featuring four curated French and Italian wines paired with cheeses. Tickets are $85 per person, July 16, 2025: SOMMer Camp: French Riviera + Post Bastille Day Celebration Miel Restaurant hosts a wine-tasting journey that features Pastis cocktails, curated wines like Domaine Tempier Blanc, and guided pairings in the restaurant's open-air barn event space. Tickets start at $75 per person. July 17, 2025: Daddy's Dogs x Liquor Lab: ''Tinis and Weenies' In honor of National Hot Dog Day and Daddy's Dogs' 10th anniversary, Liquor Lab Nashville and Daddy's Dogs are teaming up to pair three creative martinis with hot dogs. Tickets are $65 per person. July 25, 2025: Fish Fry-Day at the Loveless Barn The Loveless Barn's annual Fish Fry‑Day features a Southern buffet, refreshments, bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, balloon art, live music, and a signature cocktail bar. Adult tickets are $29.99, while children's tickets (ages 5-12) are $14.99. July 26, 2025: Mid-Summer Night's Dream Party W Nashville's Mid‑Summer Night's Dream Party lights up PROOF Rooftop on July 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests are invited to dress in white for an electrifying night with a live DJ, stunning skyline views, craft cocktails, and a chic indoor‑outdoor vibe. Tickets are available via Have an amazing July, Nashville! ********** To see even more great Nashville events, visit our Happenings calendar. About the Author Anne Marie Hanna Anne Marie is the Marketing & Editorial Coordinator at StyleBlueprint, where she helps tell the stories shaping the South. Outside of work, you'll likely find her on a porch with a coffee and a good book, gardening, listening to music, or enjoying time with friends and family.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell and Kailey Dickerson Share the Marriage and Life Advice That Keeps Them Grounded
Russell Dickerson might be on track to become one of the most recognizable faces of country music thanks to his chart-topping song of the summer, 'Happen to Me,' but at his core, the 38-year-old singer is a down-to-earth family man who knows what his priorities are. At the tip-top of the list? His wife, Kailey, and their two boys, Remington (4) and Radford (1). As much as we love to see all of Russell's Instagram and TikTok posts showcasing his larger-than-life personality and adorable little family, we wanted to go straight to the source to discover his best life advice and how the cute couple keeps the spark alive, especially amid touring. Ahead, learn how Russell and Kailey prioritize their relationship at home and on the road, plus a key life lesson Russell thinks everyone could benefit from learning. The second leg of the Russell Dickerson Russell Mania Tour kicked off on June 5, 2025, in New York City at Pier 17—a 'big boy venue' on Russell's growing list of dream places to perform. To celebrate the milestone moment, Kailey made sure not to miss it. This isn't the first time she's toured with her hubby, though. To keep their bond strong, Russell and Kailey aim to hit the road together pretty regularly. 'We've been out on the road together,' Russell tells Country Living. 'Where we usually bring our boys, we've been leaving them with the nanny for like two, three days at a time, so we really get quality time together—have a little coffee date, have a little dinner date, whatever it is. That's really been a huge part recently of prioritizing intentionality—just looking ahead a little bit so we can plan to not just all of a sudden realize that I'm gone for six days and she's at home with two boys alone.' Ask any couple and, chances are, they'll have more than a few inside quips to evoke laughter, love, and a feeling of safe, secure alignment within their relationship. For Russell and Kailey, it boils down to three simple words. 'One of the things we say is to 'Protect the mushy,'' Kailey reveals. 'When you lose the mushy, gushy things, your heart's starting to get a little hard to each other.' To prevent that from happening, Kailey and Russell began using these three little words as a reminder of their enduring commitment to each other. 'We started to be like, 'That wasn't very mushy,'' Kailey shares. 'Like if someone said something with a little bit of annoyance in their tone, or instead of being like, 'You said that mean,' it just disarms the situation. And it's like, 'Oh, my bad'—it just softens you.' Another thing that softens you, both in a relationship and in everyday life? Taking things less personally and remaining authentic all the while. 'You can't care what people think—that's step number one to me; I don't care what people say,' Russell says of how he's become the confident performer he is today. 'I can only be me, and it takes a while to learn that, you know, because in this industry, the more people that like you or the more people that think you're cool, the more successful you'll be. But I've just learned that when I am authentically, truly myself, that's when stuff starts connecting. That's when stuff starts really taking off.' It's in personally learning this lesson that Russell feels he's been able to soar to new heights for summer 2025. 'That's kind of the era that I've stepped into—instead of trying to be like the suave, smoldery, whatever; it's like, 'No, dude. I'm too old for that crap.' I'm a dad, goofy, silly, over the top, you know?' he remarks. 'And it's just like, you can hate it—just go ahead and swipe through. But it's turned out that, I guess, not that many people do.' Considering 'Happen to Me' has been streamed over 33 million times since its debut in late February, and the song has been used in countless TikToks and Reels, the message is loud and clear: There's something so refreshing about being goofy, carefree, and not taking life too seriously. Thanks for the reminder, Russell! In the meantime, mark your calendars: Even more Russell magic is headed our way. On June 6, the 'Love You Like I Used To' singer announced his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home, is dropping on Friday, August 22. You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrate St. Louis returns to downtown for Fourth of July without 141-year-old parade
ST. LOUIS — Celebrate Saint Louis is returning downtown this summer for the Fourth of July celebration on July 3 and July 4 but will not include the America's Birthday Parade. The Independence Day celebration will have live entertainment and family-friendly activities and wrap up with a fireworks show with the Gateway Arch as its backdrop. One major change to this year's events is the celebration will not include the America's Birthday Parade, breaking a 141-year-old tradition. The two-day event will also honor active-duty service members and veterans during a Salute the Troops ceremony. Man claims he crashed stolen car to rid it of a demon Live entertainment will feature national and local talent, including country hitmaker Russell Dickerson and Gavin DeGraw, known for hits like 'I Don't Want to Be' and 'Not Over You.' 'We're proud to bring back Celebrate Saint Louis as a dynamic and collaborative community event that honors both our city and our country,' said Tim Meers, general chairman of Celebrate Saint Louis, in a statement. 'It's a true community effort—bringing together civic, business, and nonprofit partners to create an experience that's meaningful, festive, and fun for everyone.' Visit the Celebrate St. Louis website for a full list of events and information on the celebration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
