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The annual Let Freedom Sing! event is the ultimate Independence Day celebration, drawing thousands of attendees to downtown Nashville. The best part? It’s free and family-friendly, so everyone can join in the fun. Multiplatinum country star Dierks Bentley will headline this year’s event, along with other can’t-miss performances from Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, and Grace Bowers. The night ends with a bang, concluding with one of the largest fireworks shows in the country synchronized to a live performance by the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. (Downtown; visitmusiccity.com/july4th)
Are you ready for it? Shake it off at this fan-created Taylor Swift Dance Party headed to T he Basement East. Grab your friendship bracelets and get ready to sing and dance through all of Swift’s iconic eras. (The Basement East, 8 p.m.; taylorswiftnight.com)
Channel holiday cheer year-round by volunteering with The Salvation Army. Christmas in July gives the chance to lock in a bellringing spot early. Every hour spent serving helps provide meals, shelter, and most importantly, hope. Learn more at the website. (registertoring.com)
Through July 31: Summer Afternoon Iced Tea
Summer Afternoon Iced Tea at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is a perfect way to beat the heat on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. Tableside service features a selection of TennesSweet Food Company’s specialty iced teas, savory summer-flavored bite-sized sandwiches, and freshly baked sweets for parties of two or four people. Reserve tickets through Cheekwood’s website. (Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 3-4:30 p.m.; cheekwood.org)
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