Show Notes:
This week Matthew and Shawn talk about celebrating America 250 as they walk through three current event topics shaping our world and challenging our faith.
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List of America 250 events for you to participate in with your kids and grandkids
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
- Bluff City Patriot’s Day: 250th USA Celebration — Bluff City (East TN)
- Chester County America 250 Celebration — Henderson (West TN)
- Star Spangled Celebration — Nolensville (Middle TN)
- Family, Faith, Freedom Block Party and Pop-Up Market — Chattanooga
- Sevier County area event — June 27 at 4 p.m., planned to include a kids’ area, food vendors, craft vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks. Wate
- America 250 Community Celebration (Chattanooga area) — June 27, 4:00–8:00 PM, free event with hot dogs, hamburgers, music, and family fun. Local3News.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
- God Bless America: 250 Year Celebration — Red Bank Worship Center, 4000 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. June 28 at 5:00 PM. Free admission — evening of music, remembrance, and celebration featuring Red Bank Baptist Church choir and orchestra with a special patriotic program. Local3News.com
MONDAY, JUNE 30
- David Wright: Patriots to Pioneers — The First Tennessee Volunteers exhibition opens at Discovery Park of America, Union City. Runs June 30, 2026 – Feb. 1, 2027. Features original paintings and prints highlighting 370+ men, women, and children who supported the Revolution and became Tennessee’s earliest settlers. Discoveryparkofameric
FRIDAY, JULY 3
- Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th (Day 1) — Downtown Nashville. Five stages, nonstop live music from Nashville-based artists across multiple venues including Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, Public Square Park, Riverfront Park, and Ascend Amphitheater. Tn250
- Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration — Clinton, TN. July 3. Tn250
- Annual July 3rd Celebration — Fairview, TN. Tn250
- Tennessee America 250 / Celebrating 250 Years of Independence — Discovery Park of America, Union City. July 3. Living history demos, reenactors, craftspeople, scavenger hunt. Final night of Rhythm on the Rails featuring country artist Mo Pitney, free with admission. Tn250Discoveryparkofamerica
- Collegedale Faith & Family Night — The Commons, Collegedale. July 3, noon–9:00 PM. Live music starting at 5:00 PM, vendors, family activities, food trucks, bounce houses, and games. Local3News.com
- Flag Folding at the Tennessee State Capitol — Nashville. July 3–4. Tn250
SATURDAY, JULY 4
- Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th (Day 2) — Downtown Nashville. Five stages with an Amazon Family Fun Zone, GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony live performance, and the largest fireworks and drone show (1,000 drones) in Nashville’s history. Tn250
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center — Townsend. 6:30–9:00 PM. 35-piece American brass band with live portrayals of historical figures, followed by fireworks in downtown Townsend. Suggested $10 donation. Wate
- Collegedale Freedom Festival — The Commons. July 4, 5:00–10:00 PM. Live entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, and fireworks finale. Local3News.com
- Lakesite Freedom Celebration — Dallas Bay Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Rd., Hixson. July 4, 6:00–10:00 PM. Local3News.com
- Freedom Fest 250 at Starstruck Farm — Lebanon, TN. July 4. Live music across multiple stages (bluegrass, country, Americana), Southern food, farm tours. Benefits Wounded Warrior Project. Tn25
- American Downtown Greeneville — July 4, starting 4:00 PM. Live music, kids’ zone, food vendors, night parade starting at 9:00 PM, and fireworks. Tn250
- Discovery Park of America Independence Weekend — Union City. $10 general admission with extended hours until 7:00 PM. Fireworks in partnership with City of Union City at Obion County Fairgrounds. Discoveryparkofamerica