RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Independence Day is directly around the corner on this upcoming Tuesday and residents throughout the City of Murfreesboro are beginning to hear more and more fireworks being shot on a daily and nightly basis. However, city ordinances don't allow for fireworks to be fired in Murfreesboro right now. In fact, ordinances specifically point to only a handful of dates that fireworks can be used in the city limits.
According to Murfreesboro ordinances, “Fireworks may only be used within the City limits on January 1st, July 3rd, July 4th, July 5th, and December 31st.” As for what hours they can be shot over the next few days, the city only allows for fireworks to be fired between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from July 3rd through July 5th (Section 12-27 - Seasonal use of fireworks).
If you're curious as to why you haven't seen the widespread sale of fireworks in Murfreesboro, it's because fireworks may only be sold between June 28th and July 5th. Outside of Independence Day, the only other time you can buy fireworks is between December 26th and January 2nd (Section 12-26 - Seasonal sales of fireworks).
It's also noteworthy to mention, bottle rockets, re-loadable and mortar type fireworks are not allowed in Murfreesboro. To legally shoot fireworks, city ordinances show that you must be at least 16-years-of-age. To purchase the fireworks, you must show a state issued ID, or have an adult with you. It is also unlawful for anyone to sell fireworks "...to any intoxicated person, or to any irresponsible person," (Section 12-30 - Prohibited sales, use and possession of fireworks).
In the town limits of Smyrna, fireworks can only be fired on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. Of those dates, fireworks can be used between 9am and 11pm on July 4th and between 9 am and 10 pm on the 3rd and 5th (Smyrna's Municipal Code 7-415).
For La Vergne, fireworks may only be fired between 9 am and 10 pm on July 2nd thru the 5th. No fireworks are allowed to be shot off on city property, including all city parks (See La Vergne Firework Details).
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MURFREESBORO FIREWORKS: The City of Murfreesboro’s “Celebration Under the Stars,” presented by Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), will be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway. Live music featuring country artist Canaan Smith will begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Fountains stage, and the fireworks show will start at approximately 9:00 p.m.
The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for music and picnicking on the lawn beginning at 5:00 p.m. Food trucks and restaurants at the venue will be open during the festivities.
“Celebration Under the Stars will be a wonderful, family-oriented way for Murfreesboro-area residents to celebrate America’s independence,” said MTE president and CEO Chris Jones. “Middle Tennessee Electric is always happy to support the communities we serve and particularly proud to do so on the Fourth of July in our hometown.”
Smith’s high octane show quickly earned his spot on some of country music’s biggest tours, including an opening slot on Dierks Bentley’s 2015 Sounds of Summer Tour and direct support for Brantley Gilbert’s 2018 Blackout Tour. Recently, Canaan seized on the opportunity to sign a new record deal with his college buddies, Tyler Hubbard & Brian Kelly of Florida Georgia Line, and has been touring extensively with the superstar duo.
The fireworks display by Pyro Shows will light up the sky at 9 p.m. For safety purposes, pets, alcoholic beverages, cooking grills and personal fireworks or sparklers are not permitted on the celebration site.
“Pyro Shows will set off the fireworks from the field near Gateway Island,” said Rachel Singer, Assistant Director of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. “The fireworks should be visible for approximately half a mile, depending on how cloudy the sky is that night, and any obstructions such as buildings and trees.”
Sponsors of the event include Middle Tennessee Electric (Presenting Sponsor), the City of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, Murfreesboro Police Department, and Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department.
SMYRNA FIREWORKS: Smyrna’s Independence Day celebration returns Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East. Festivities begin at 5pm, featuring food vendors, games, children’s activities, and live music by the Jason Lee McKinney Band. Inflatable playgrounds, as well as both playgrounds within Lee Victory Recreation Park, will be open for guests to enjoy. Smyrna Honor Guard’s presentation of the colors begins at 8:45pm; Chloe Penny will perform the National Anthem, followed by Pyro Show, Incorporated’s fireworks display.
Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food vendors will be onsite, but visitors may bring a picnic. For the safety of all guests, please note that grills and personal fireworks are not permitted.
Smyrna is adhering to the National Fire Protection Agency’s secured area requirements for a fireworks display.
LA VERGNE FIREWORKS: The highly-anticipated Independence Day Celebration will be back at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, for the annual fireworks spectacle.
This year’s show will be put on by Pyro Shows, Inc. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 6:00 p.m. This year’s live music will be performed by “Bueller”, an 80’s cover band.
In addition to the fireworks show, there will be live music, food vendors, and other fun family activities. For the safety of everyone, no fireworks, including sparklers, are allowed to be ignited on city property, including all city parks, unless they are part of the official show organized by the city.
Everyone is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the park. The best vantage point will be from the football field where the music stage will be set up. Admission is free and everyone is invited to bring a picnic dinner to the park or purchase food from the food and snack vendors that will be at the event.
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