Nashville Weekend “It” List: Fireworks, Hot Chicken, Hot Dogs and Rock and Roll Edition

Woohoo!  If the weather folks are telling the truth, it looks like we are in for one heck of a beautiful weekend.  There are a lot of good ways to celebrate, too!

Friday!

  • Blame Canada: A Tribute to Music of the Great White North at Mercy Lounge. 9pm
  • The Comfies EP Release Party featuring Tristen at the End. 9pm
  • Little Queen: A Tribute to Heart w/ Atomic Trunk Monkeys at Exit/In. 8pm 
  • Raining Cats & Dogs: A Benefit for Animal Flood Victims at Avenue 9. 7pm

Saturday!

  • Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at 3rd & Lindsley. 8pm
  • Sounds versus New Orleans Zephyrs at Greer Stadium. There’s gonna be fireworks!!! 6:30pm

Sunday!

  • Nashville Cream and Vienna Beef's National Hotdog Month Kickoff Party and Fourth of July Spectacular hosted by Chris Crofton featuring Ghostfinger, Alcohol Stuntband, Heartbeater & Armed Forces at Mercy Lounge. 7pm
  • Dragon Music Sundays featuring Eclectica at Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park). 3pm
  • 2010 Hot Chicken Festival at East Park. Noon

It’s worth noting that there are going to be A LOT of DUI checkpoints this weekend. As with any night out, be smart. Use Zingo or give the folks at Free Ride Nashville a call (877-816-1644). Have a safe and Happy 4th, y’all!

j.

 

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