Festival on the 4th — World’s Fair Park, Knoxville

Knoxville’s biggest July 4th tradition returns to World’s Fair Park — free, all-day celebration with live music, food vendors, axe throwing, mini-golf, and paddle boats. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at 8pm for its 42nd Annual Independence Day Concert, with fireworks launching from Henley Bridge at 9:45pm. Rain or shine, and parking is free at multiple downtown garages.