Fireworks at Historic Fort Negley

JUNE 19th 5-9:30 PM

What originally started as a simple way of celebrating the city's rich history has grown into a celebratory affair including the annual Juneteenth615 historical program, Juneteenth Restaurant Week, fireworks presentation, craft and community vendors, live entertainment and more.

Over time, the Juneteenth615 Celebration has grown to truly bring the Nashville and surrounding communities together, and annually attracts about 10,000 people as the official culmination of Nashville’s Juneteenth celebrations.

Come and Experience

Freedom Firework Display

Enjoy Tennessee’s first and only Juneteenth Firework display accompanied by the Nashville African American Wind Symphony @ Historic Fort Negley.

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Living History Tours

Visitors will get to meet the Souls of St. Cloud Hill as it is channeled through a dynamic and entertaining acting troupe. The guests will journey from the bottom of the Fort, to the top, where the previously untold final moments will be witnessed and the memorial etched into their hearts and minds for years to come

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Ultimate Kid Zone

The perfect zone to occupy, entertain and educate the children attending the celebration. Bounce houses, a gaming truck, the Country Music Hall of Fame’s instrument petting zoo, Book’em book mobile and book give away, along with the North Nashville Arts Coalition art activation and appearances by the mascots from Nashville’s favorite sports teams.

Taste of Freedom

The culmination of Juneteenth615 Restaurant Week! Come and experience the Juneteenth615 Taste of Freedom. Explore over 30 food trucks of all kinds. Indulge your culinary wildest dreams all while supporting black business and celebrating freedom. We guarantee there is something for everyone! See you there.