07/03/2026
Less than 3 hours before we start feeding everyone. Hope to see you tonight
🍅🇺🇸 Howdy, y'all! Mater Man here! 🇺🇸🍅
I can't wait to celebrate with everyone tonight in downtown Rutledge! Come on out and join us for an evening of fun, food and fireworks as we celebrate Independence Day Celebration - Grainger County, Tn!
🕠 5:30 p.m. – Food trucks & Kid Zone open
🎶 6 p.m. – Live music by Billy Sales and the Double Barrel Band
🚗 8 p.m. – Independence Day Parade led by the Grainger County Veterans
🎆 Around 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks Finale presented by Energy Electric, Inc
This community celebration is proudly hosted by the Grainger County Chamber of Commerce Visit Grainger TN Grainger County Parks and Recreation
🎈 Kids Zone presented by Clinch-Powell - Bring the whole family to enjoy bounce houses, face painting, co****le, games and activities.
👣 Explore Footsteps Through History, a self-guided walk highlighting the people, places and moments that helped shape Grainger County. Be sure to stop by the Grainger County Historic Society booth and learn even more about our county's rich history.
🇺🇸 Free commemorative American flags will be available while supplies last throughout the evening courtesy of State Representative Rick Eldridge
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the sponsors who have made this year's Grainger County America 250 Celebration possible. Energy Electric, Inc., the presenting sponsor of this evening's fireworks display, along with the Grainger County Chamber of Commerce, Grainger County Government, Grainger County Parks & Recreation, Grainger County Journal, J & F Mechanical, Citizens Bank & Trust, SEI Waste, Watson Fireworks, Clinch-Powell, Clayton Homes of Rutledge, Edde Chevrolet, State Representative Rick Eldridge, Senator Jessie Seal, Charlie Pratt & Modern Woodmen of America – Eastern & Central Tennessee, Luther's Ice Cream, Bo Blanken with Farm Bureau of Rutledge, Bunch Diesel, Red Barn Produce, Trilight and Endurco. Your generous support helps make this celebration possible, and we sincerely thank each of you for investing in our community and helping create a memorable Independence Day for Grainger County. 🇺🇸
Y'all come hungry because we've got something for everyone! ⬇️⬇️
🌮 Food Trucks & Vendors • Fat Boyz Smok'n Shak • Swiney's BBQ • Luther's Home Made Ice Cream • Dan's Dog • Snow Daddy's • Deep South Fish Shack • Gohan Japanese Grill • The Pita Pocket • Hoagies on Wheels • Twinz Main Squeeze • Roberto's Real Italian Ice • Hungry Monkey • Smoky Mountain Snack Company • Farmhouse Goodies
I'll be looking for y'all—come celebrate with us! ❤️🤍💙🍅
