The city of Brentwood will host its 34th annual Independence Day celebration, Red, White and Boom, at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 5-10 p.m. July 4.
The celebration will feature The Smoking Section as the evening’s live music. Food trucks will begin serving food at 5 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9.
Admission to the event is free thanks to sponsors, including platinum sponsors Brentwood Academy, First Bank, Franklin Financial Advisors and Tractor Supply Company, and gold and silver supporting sponsors Core Civic, TMPartners, State Farm Agent Marti Loftis, Orangetheory Fitness, the Middle Tennessee YMCA, Southern Oak Wealth Group, Gresham Smith, Trustcore, Zeitlin Sotheby’s, The Parent Company, Huntington Learning Center, TrustCore and Avenue Construction. The media sponsor is Mix 92.9.
“We thank all our sponsors, the local business community, residents, musicians and city staff who make the summer concerts a success year after year,” Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little said. “We had a record-breaking attendance of more than 12,000 last year and hope to see as many residents as possible again this year.”
Tim Akers of Tim Akers and The Smoking Section passed away in 2021 after a lengthy battle with leukemia, but the musicians of The Smoking Section will return to the amphitheater this Independence Day in his honor.
If there is lightning, strong wind or continuous rain between 7-9 p.m., the fireworks and possibly the entire event will be canceled or postponed. Text “Fourth” to 888-777 to receive event specific alerts about traffic, weather or other safety information.
The Brentwood Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park doesn’t stop on July 4. Rubik’s Groove will take the stage on July 23 at BrentFest. Learn more at www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/summer-concert-series.
Personal Fireworks Aren’t Allowed in Neighborhoods
Personal firework displays are illegal inside the city of Brentwood without a permit. The city asks all residents to be respectful of their neighbors and allow the only fireworks set off to be those in permitted displays. The Brentwood Municipal Code defines fireworks as any combustible or explosive device, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation. Concerns about violations can be reported to the Brentwood Police Department at the non-emergency line only at 615-371-0160.
Traffic Plan
Beginning around 8 p.m., all roads into Crockett Park will be closed, and drop offs will not be allowed. The following roads will be open for one-way traffic exciting the park only until the completion of the firework show:
• Wilson Pike – northbound from Crockett Road to Concord Road
• Wilson Pike – southbound from Crockett Road to Moores Lane
• Crockett Road – eastbound from the rear park exit to Arrowhead Drive
• Crockett Road – westbound from Volunteer Pkwy to Wilson Pike
Visit www.brentwoodtn.gov to learn more about the city of Brentwood, its services and how to be notified of future city sponsored events and news.
