We are lucky to live in Nashville, where we have an abundance of rivers, lakes, and streams to play in! And this is the weekend that we’ve been waiting for and where anything that can be cooked will be cooked on a grill.
And after the meals, there are few scenes more beautiful than fireworks over the water. There are some great opportunities coming up on the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake over the next few days that you will not want to miss.
Saturday night, July 2nd, Cedar Creek Yacht Club, located on Benders Ferry Road in Mt. Juliet, will present a huge fireworks display at 9:00 pm. Although Cedar Creek Yacht Club is not open to the public, there are many parks and other places nearby where you can enjoy the breathtaking views. There are a lot of nearby coves to anchor in, which is where you will find many of us.
Sunday evening, July 3rd, the festivities move to the other side of the lake at Drakes Creek Park, where Hendersonville will host a terrific fireworks display at 9:00 pm.
And on July 4th, Nashville will host one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in the country at approximately 9:15 pm at Riverfront Park, titled as “Let Freedom Ring” with special guest star Darius Rucker.
If you plan to watch the fireworks by boat, you will not be allowed to dock at Riverfront Park. You used to be able to, but former Mayor Bill Purcell put an end to that years ago. Don’t let that stop you from going by boat though!
Now, you must anchor (good luck) upstream of the Korean Veterans Bridge, or downstream from Woodland Street. No boat traffic, other than law enforcement or the General Jackson is allowed between those two bridges.
Nashville on the Fourth of July is simply spectacular! Check out the schedule of “Let Freedom Sing,” which lasts the entire weekend!
If you don’t plan to venture out on the Cumberland River for fireworks, there are numerous celebrations taking place all over Middle Tennessee. Here is a list: http://www.fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/mywx_vid_8106.shtml
And from now, through the end of the holiday weekend, if you are looking for more to do, here is a list of many area happenings: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/dont-miss-events/june-27-july-4-2011
One thing in particular we all need to do over the next few days…. we all need to take a moment to reflect on the freedom that we enjoy in this great country and remember all the brave men and women that are serving, and have served, our country defending that freedom.
Happy Independence Day!
P.S. After the Independence Day Weekend Celebrations are over, Ole South’s YES DAYS OF SUMMER celebrations will continue! Visit www.OleSouth.com or join our Facebook Fan Page www.facebook.com/olesouthproperties for the location nearest you!
Trey Lewis is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Tennessee with Ole South Realty, 615.896.0019 direct 615.593.6340. Specializing in new homes in the Greater Nashville area to include Nashville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Clarksville, and Spring Hill, Tennessee
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