You Tell Us: What’s The Best Place To Watch Fireworks? [Nashvillest Polls]

June 29, 2010 12:00 PM 8 comments

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All right, Nashville. Reader @rebeccasjones wants to know: What’s the best place in Nashville to watch the fireworks display this 4th of July? Is it from one of the bridges? Is it Love Circle, despite a certain giant square abode? Or do you have a special rooftop spot that we’re not allowed to know about (we’ll only tell a few people, we promise…)

We’re partial to parking on the east side and catching the show from either the pedestrian bridge or the Woodland Street bridge, but we know there are some good non-downtown spots with a clear view and a lot less traffic. So fill us (and our readers) in!

UPDATE: We’re getting some great suggestions in the comments and on Twitter, including the Adventure Science Center, the downtown Hilton’s balcony, on a private office rooftop (lucky!), the Belmont parking garage, downtown churches and more! Keep ‘em coming.

Photo by Clément Livolsi.

  • http://twitter.com/SNashvilleLife South Nashville Life

    I've always liked sitting on the hill behind the Belmont Parking Garage (I think the street is Bernard Ave). In the past there have always been speakers blaring the Symphony music.

    It's a good way to avoid the crowds too!

  • Elizabeth E.

    I think the rooftop of the Bristol on Broadway offers a decent view if you know someone living there…

  • Longfingers

    Our church is having a block party! The fun begins at 6:00 pm with live music, inflatable games for kids, concession style foods, etc. At dark, we gather and have a great view of the Nashville firework show. Bring lawn chairs, your family and friends.

    Details:
    First Church of the Nazarene
    510 Woodland St.
    Nashville
    http://www.nfcn.org

    It is across from the river so we have a great view and then you can jump on the interstate at Spring Street pretty quickly or take Gallatin to Briley

  • http://www.fiveboroughbooks.com/ Kari

    I've always gone to the fireworks in Crockett Park…good music, atmosphere, and don't have to deal with driving downtown!

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  • NickCate

    That is lame as shit. Being downtown is what makes the fireworks special. Being a part of something where all of Nashville is jus partyin together is what 4th of July means to most people. Celebrating the birthday of this country as a CITY. fuck williamson county. We are nashville.

  • Ayrieoverseas

    I love the fireworks display and each year we just wonder until too tired to go on. This time we ended up near the Stadium. AWESOME, I could almost touch the fireworks.

  • Ayrieoverseas

    I love the fireworks display and each year we just wonder until too tired to go on. This time we ended up near the Stadium. AWESOME, I could almost touch the fireworks.

  • Sylvester6054

    Some people have kids that are really young and want to be able to get home as soon as possible after fireworks especially if the parent has to work. So yes although it is better being downtown, some have responsibilities to take care of and not being in two hours of traffic is better.