Murfreesboro Fourth of July fireworks 2026

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. The 2027 details are not out yet; the city says it will post them in May 2027. Until then, this page describes the 2026 show from the city’s event listing and Celebration Under the Stars page, and the fireworks rules from the Murfreesboro Police Department.

Murfreesboro’s Fourth of July show is Celebration Under the Stars at The Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway. In 2026 it ran from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with the fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation puts it on with presenting sponsor Middle Tennessee Electric.

Who to call

• Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: 615-890-5333
• Fireworks complaints (police non-emergency): 615-893-1311
• Fire or injury: 911

Celebration Under the Stars: how the 2026 show ran

• Cost: free; food and drinks for sale.
• Parking: free and first come, at The Fountains and in a grassy area directly across Medical Center Parkway.
• Not allowed on the site: pets, alcohol, cooking grills, and personal fireworks or sparklers.
• Where to watch: the city says the view is unobstructed up to a quarter to half a mile away; beyond that it depends on line of sight, trees and the weather.
• Rain: the city tries to go ahead depending on how much rain falls. If the weather is heavy or dangerous, it postpones and shoots when it clears, and cancels only as a last resort.

Getting there

The Fountains at Gateway is at 1500 Medical Center Parkway, off I-24 at Exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway). Murfreesboro Transit buses do not run on a typical July 4 evening: the city’s regular service is weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with limited Saturday service until 4:30 p.m. on three routes, so plan on driving, walking or a ride share. See our getting around guide.

Fireworks at home: the rules in Murfreesboro

The Murfreesboro Police Department and the city’s fireworks guidelines set these rules inside the city limits:

When: only July 3, 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Shooting fireworks outside those dates and times is strictly prohibited.

Banned fireworks:

• Mortars with a tube, single or multiple, more than 1 1/2 inches across
• Reloadable fireworks
• Bottle rockets

Banned places:

• Private property without the owner’s permission
• Public property, including public streets
• Within 600 feet of a church, hospital or public school, or within 22 feet of a fireworks vendor
• Anywhere the firework’s path or falling debris could create a hazard

Police Chief Michael Bowen said the city’s rules “are more restrictive than those outside the corporate city limits,” so check which side of the line you live on. Officers enforce the city ordinance and state law, and violators may face enforcement action.

What this means for you

• Mark July 3-5, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., as the only legal window inside the city.
• For the city show, arrive early: parking at The Fountains is first come.
• Check back in May 2027 for next year’s lineup; we will update this page.

More guides: parks and trails, things to do this month and getting around.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the Fourth of July fireworks in Murfreesboro?

The city’s show, Celebration Under the Stars, is held at The Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway. In 2026 it ran from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with fireworks at 9 p.m.

When can you shoot fireworks in Murfreesboro?

Inside the city limits, only July 3-5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The police department says shooting fireworks outside those dates and times is strictly prohibited.

What fireworks are illegal in Murfreesboro?

Mortars with tubes larger than 1 1/2 inches across, reloadable fireworks and bottle rockets are banned inside the city.

When will the 2027 Celebration Under the Stars details be out?

The city says information about the 2027 show will be posted in May 2027.