The Fourth at Kern's: fireworks, a dog pawrade, and a full day of fun
Kern's Bakery throws South Knoxville's big Independence Day party on Saturday — bounce houses and axe throwing by day, live music into the evening, and a fireworks show to send everyone home.
Fireworks over the bakery
When
Sat, Jul 4 · 11 AM on
Where
Kern's Bakery, 2201 Kern's Rising Way
Fireworks
9:30 PM
Bring
The family — and the dog
Independence Day lands on a Saturday this year, and Kern's Bakery is making a day of it. It's the neighborhood's big Fourth — family-friendly, dog-friendly, and running from late morning right up to the fireworks. Bring a crew, bring the pup, and settle in.
★July 4th at Kern's
11 AM–7 PMBounce houses for the kids
12 PMPatriotic Pawrade — dress your dog red, white & blue to win a Kern's gift card
1–4 PMAxe throwing
2:30–5 PMLive music
9:30 PMFireworks show
Food, drinks, and treats are going all day inside Kern's, so you can make it dinner and stick around for the big finish.
The Trailhead patio on Island Home has a full slate of sets to kick off the holiday weekend — WDVX radio tapings by day and a First Friday show in the evening.
Thu Jul 2
WDVX Blue Plate: WestWend · noon
Fri Jul 3
Robinella noon · Travis Bigwood & Hollye B, 6 PM
Where
Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave
Sets on the patio
Before the fireworks, Trailhead Beer Market strings together a run of live music on the patio. Thursday kicks off with a WDVX Blue Plate Special session from WestWend at noon; Friday brings Robinella for a midday WDVX set, then the monthly First Friday Live show in the evening with Travis Bigwood and Hollye B.
It's out on Island Home Avenue at the edge of the Urban Wilderness — pull up on the patio with a pint and let the long weekend start easy.
Saturday morning at Ijams Park, the Ecosystem Explorers series turns to bees and butterflies — a calm, kid-friendly way to spend the Fourth before the crowds.
When
Sat, Jul 4 · 10 AM
Where
Ijams Park, 2915 Island Home Ave
Best for
Kids & families
Bees, butterflies, and blooms
If the Fourth with little ones calls for something gentler than fireworks, Ijams Park has a morning for it. Pollinator Palooza is part of the Ecosystem Explorers series — a hands-on look at the bees, butterflies, and blooms that keep the place humming, geared to curious kids.
It's at ten on Saturday morning. Details and space can move, so check the Ijams Park calendar to register before you head out.
Close out the long weekend with a Self Care Sunday yoga class in the trees at Ijams Park, led by Hope Irwin.
When
Sun, Jul 5 · 11:30 AM
Where
Ijams Park, 2915 Island Home Ave
Bring
A mat
Sunday, slow
After a big Fourth, Sunday at Ijams Park is for slowing down. Self Care Sunday brings a yoga class with Hope Irwin out among the trees — a quiet reset before the week starts back up.
It's at 11:30 in the morning. Check the Ijams Park calendar for cost and to save a spot.
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