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When it comes to showing patriotism, area citizens sure know how to paint the town red, white and blue—all over.

The following is a listing of fireworks shows and events starting Friday and continuing through next week to help everyone celebrate America’s 247th Independence Day. Whether you choose to celebrate our freedom relaxing beside or on Tims Ford Lake or meeting up with family and friends at picnics or fireworks shows, this holiday will provide a plethora of excitement.

During all the hullabaloo and celebration, Animal Harbor staff want to remind everyone that not all creatures understand the noise and spectacle of fireworks, and therefore, this may be a distressing time for many of our four-legged friends.

If your pet shows distress at the noise and lights, please provide a quiet place inside so they can feel safe. Studies show more pets run away and get lost during the first week of July than at any other time of year.

Belvidere Independence Day celebration

An ongoing Independence Day celebration will be held Friday through Tuesday at the Circle E. Guest Ranch, 50 Circle E. Lane, Belvidere. For reservations, call 931-962-1790.

Boston butt sale

To help with your picnic needs, the Franklin County AM Rotary will hold a Boston butt sale Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with pickup in the Franklin County Annex building parking lot at 829 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. Cost is $50 each (average size is 11 pounds pre-cooked). Proceeds benefit the FCHS Interact Club.

Estill Springs Independence Day celebration

An Independence Day celebration and fundraiser will be held Saturday from 3-8 p.m. at the VFW Post 1893, 6200 AEDC Road, Estill Springs, featuring music by Brandon Morris and cornhole at 3 p.m. Last Rebels will play at 8 p.m. Ribs and chicken will be available as well as a dunk tank, games and prizes for the children and a fireworks show at dark.

Fayetteville Independence Day celebration

An Independence Day celebration will be held at Don Davidson Park, 1701 Wilson Pkwy. in Fayetteville, on Saturday from 3 p.m. to dusk with the fireworks show set to begin at dusk. 

Decherd Independence Day

An Independence Day celebration will be held Saturday starting at 6 p.m. at the Decherd Babe Ruth field, 117 College St. Enjoy food, family fun and more. Bring lawn chairs.

Street dance

A free street dance will be held on Monday at 6 p.m. at Sewanee’s Angel Park featuring Twelve Against Nature, a Steely Dan cover band from Nashville. Enjoy a waterslide and bounce house in addition to plenty of food and drinks available for purchase from vendors. Visit sewaneevillage.com.

Tullahoma’s Independence Day

Everyone is invited to Tullahoma’s free Independence Day celebration on Monday starting at 3 p.m. at Frazier McEwen Park and Tullahoma High School’s baseball stadium.

There will be plenty to keep the family busy and happy including vendors, yummy food, a kids zone and more. The bands Vinyl Radio and Sixwire will perform from 5-7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the show.

Thunder over the Lake

A free fireworks show, “Thunder over the Lake,” will be held on Tuesday starting at dark. The show is sponsored by Twin Creeks Properties and Marina and the City of Winchester. The Winchester City Park is an excellent viewing place.

This popular extravaganza has always been huge, so get there early to find a parking space. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and have a blast.

Sewanee’s Fourth of July

Everyone is invited to Sewanee’s “Fly like an Eagle” celebration featuring a full day of fun on Tuesday.

A flag-raising will begin the Fourth of July festivities on University Avenue at 8 a.m. with the Sewanee Summer Music Festival’s brass band playing some patriotic numbers.

Visitors will find all sorts of things to do, including an arts and crafts fair, food, games, a mutt show, music, an air show (weather permitting), cake-decorating contests and more.

A big parade kicks off at 2 p.m. starting at the Sewanee Market with an extensive display of floats, decorated cars, marching bands and performers, tractors and horses all strutting up University Avenue.

Fireworks begin at dark at Lake Cheston with a suggested donation of $1. See the full schedule of events and a map of Sewanee at sewanee4thofjuly.org.

Manchester Independence Day celebration

Manchester Parks and Recreation will host a Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. featuring live music by Rubiks Grove, food trucks and fireworks at Rotary Park in Manchester.

Free benefit concert

A free benefit concert will be held on July 4 from 5-8 p.m. at Winchester City Park Pavilion #3 featuring Amylase. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels, Kid’s Toy Drive and Downtown Kiwanis Club Stage. Donations will be appreciated. Food trucks will be available starting at 3 p.m. Family-reunion-style music will start at 3 p.m. Bring an instrument and join in. Also bring chairs, cornhole boards, cards, checkers or other games and enjoy the afternoon with the family at the park.