Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Negley
Tennessee's Only Juneteenth Firework Celebration
The 2025 Juneteenth615 Celebration is going down at Fort Negley and we're inviting the entire city to pull up and celebrate freedom, culture, and community. This isn't just a celebration — it's a homecoming. It's a moment to honor our ancestors, uplift our legacy, and turn up in the name of liberation.
What to Expect: Fireworks, food trucks, live performances - so bring your wagon and picnic blanket and camp out for the evening with your neighbors.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 19th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Fort Negley Park
1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
Why Wedgewood-Houston Should Attend
This celebration is especially meaningful for our Wedgewood-Houston community! Fort Negley sits right in our neighborhood, representing a powerful piece of our local history. As one of Nashville's most diverse and culturally rich areas, WeHo embodies the spirit of freedom and community that Juneteenth represents. Join your neighbors in celebrating our shared heritage while discovering the incredible artists and businesses that make our community unique. This is our chance to come together, support local talent, and honor the history that shaped the very ground we call home.
Celebration Highlights
Morning & Afternoon Programming (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Living History Tours Experience the powerful "Souls of St. Cloud Hill" through a dynamic and entertaining acting troupe. Guests will journey from the bottom of the Fort to the top, where previously untold final moments will be witnessed and the memorial etched into their hearts and minds for years to come. This immersive experience brings Fort Negley's history to life in an unforgettable way.
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Historical programming and guided Fort Negley tours
Community activities and vendor marketplace
Family-friendly activities and children's programming
Educational exhibits and living history demonstrations
5:00 PM - 9:20 PM: Musical Performances Featuring an incredible lineup of local and regional talent:
Afrokokoroots - Afrobeat and world music fusion
Aja Washington - Soulful R&B and contemporary sounds
Carlos Deford Bailey - Blues and jazz virtuosity
Bluphoria - Contemporary blues with a modern twist
Brassville - High-energy brass ensemble
Milly Roze - Singer-songwriter with heartfelt melodies
Pitch Black Studio Orchestra - Full orchestral arrangements
Sunny St James - Folk and Americana storytelling
Cat Boose - Dynamic vocal performances
Nashville African American Wind Symphony - Classical and cultural repertoire
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Special Recognition
Black Business Highlight celebrating local entrepreneurs and community leaders
9:20 PM: Grand Finale
Spectacular fireworks presentation - Tennessee's only Juneteenth firework celebration!
Community Activities
Food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the day
Local artisans showcasing African American crafts and artwork
Family-friendly activities including face painting and games
Community resource fair with local organizations
Special Presentations
Opening ceremony with remarks from community leaders
Recognition of local freedom fighters and civil rights pioneers
Panel discussion on "Juneteenth: Past, Present, and Future"
Evening Entertainment (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM) The celebration continues with an extraordinary musical showcase featuring diverse genres from blues and jazz to Afrobeat and classical arrangements, culminating in special recognition of Black businesses and a spectacular fireworks finale that will light up the Wedgewood-Houston skyline.
Free Admission & Parking
This family-friendly event is free and open to all. Complimentary parking available on-site.
Come celebrate with us as we honor our shared history, embrace our diverse community, and look forward to a future built on freedom, equality, and unity.
For more information, contact:
Nashville Parks & Recreation
(615) 862-8400
parks@nashville.gov
Fort Negley holds special significance as a Civil War fortification built largely by enslaved and free African Americans. Join us in honoring their legacy and celebrating the ongoing journey toward freedom and justice for all.