Brentwood Country Club's annual fireworks extravaganza for club guests, and by default anyone who lives close to the club located off Franklin Road near downtown Brentwood, is tonight, says Courtney Cooper, the club's marketing director.
If you're not a member but want to take in the show, you might want to park on one of the hills near downtown or park in the Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church parking lot around 8:45 p.m. If you live nearby and have skittish pets, like my own Samantha, our 11-year-old golden retriever mix, make plans accordingly.
Be careful with those backyard shows
If you're considering putting on your own fireworks show this year, a gentle reminder that backyard fireworks are outlawed within the city limits. That fact didn't seem to stop anyone last year, where we witnessed nearly professional shows while visiting with friends outside the Oak Hall subdivision clubhouse. Trust me, I'm not just talking sparklers and firecrackers here.
But be forewarned, just like the DUI, seat belt and texting laws that local police and sheriff's departments are ramping up enforcement of this sumer, if there's a complaint about your fireworks, you may be looking at a citation. If there's a fire, the Brentwood Fire Department will respond.
So let's just be careful out there.
Complete Fourth of July coverage:
For more information on the city's big show, see my previous posts on the Kadillacs (http://tinyurl.com/Kadillacs); the Firecracker 5K (http://tinyurl.com/Cadillac5K); and the Crockett Park celebration (http://tinyurl.com/BWfourth)
Want to head outside the city? Check out the Tennessean's comprehensive list at http://tinyurl.com/NVfourth
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Fabulous Fourth is just around the corner...
Brentwood throws its biggest party of the year this weekend, and since July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, expect it to be even bigger than ever. Here's the official press release so you can start making plans, but return soon to find more in-depth and original reporting!
The City of Brentwood will hosts its 22nd July 4th Celebration from 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park. Admission is free.
As has become tradition, entertainment will be provided by Paul Ross and the The Kadillacs, a 13-piece band with four vocalists that includes powerhouse horn and rhythm sections.
The music begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by more music at 9:30 p.m.
Parking is limited in Crockett Park. The community is encouraged to park at the Brentwood Library or River Park and use the bikeway. Residents that live in nearby subdivisions are asked to walk or ride bikes to the park.
At 8:45 pm, to help with traffic control, the following streets will be designated as one-way traffic:
* Crockett Road from the park to Wilson Pike
* Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Moores Lane
* Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Concord Road
The following streets will be closed to traffic in the direction listed below:
* Wilson Pike at Concord Road closed to south bound traffic
* Wilson Pike at Moores Lane closed to north bound traffic
* Crockett Road at Volunteer Parkway closed to east bound traffic
Entry into Crockett Park by car will stop at 8:30 pm. The festival is planned as a family affair with music, dancing, food and fireworks for everyone. No grills or alcohol is allowed.
Rain date for fireworks: Sunday, July 5, 9 p.m. at Crockett Park.
The City of Brentwood will hosts its 22nd July 4th Celebration from 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park. Admission is free.
As has become tradition, entertainment will be provided by Paul Ross and the The Kadillacs, a 13-piece band with four vocalists that includes powerhouse horn and rhythm sections.
The music begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by more music at 9:30 p.m.
Parking is limited in Crockett Park. The community is encouraged to park at the Brentwood Library or River Park and use the bikeway. Residents that live in nearby subdivisions are asked to walk or ride bikes to the park.
At 8:45 pm, to help with traffic control, the following streets will be designated as one-way traffic:
* Crockett Road from the park to Wilson Pike
* Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Moores Lane
* Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Concord Road
The following streets will be closed to traffic in the direction listed below:
* Wilson Pike at Concord Road closed to south bound traffic
* Wilson Pike at Moores Lane closed to north bound traffic
* Crockett Road at Volunteer Parkway closed to east bound traffic
Entry into Crockett Park by car will stop at 8:30 pm. The festival is planned as a family affair with music, dancing, food and fireworks for everyone. No grills or alcohol is allowed.
Rain date for fireworks: Sunday, July 5, 9 p.m. at Crockett Park.
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