29 Jun 2026
June 26, 2026 Hard Questions about America 250 and anti-Christian Media Bias with @mnbookman and @shawngrahamTN
Show Notes:This week Matthew and Shawn talk about celebrating America 250 as they walk through three current event topics shaping our world and challenging our faith.
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List of America 250 events for you to participate in with your kids and grandkidsSATURDAY, JUNE 27
Bluff City Patriot's Day: 250th USA Celebration — Bluff City (East TN)
Chester County America 250 Celebration — Henderson (West TN)
Star Spangled Celebration — Nolensville (Middle TN)
Family, Faith, Freedom Block Party and Pop-Up Market — Chattanooga
Sevier County area event — June 27 at 4 p.m., planned to include a kids' area, food vendors, craft vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks. Wate
America 250 Community Celebration (Chattanooga area) — June 27, 4:00–8:00 PM, free event with hot dogs, hamburgers, music, and family fun. Local3News.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
God Bless America: 250 Year Celebration — Red Bank Worship Center, 4000 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. June 28 at 5:00 PM. Free admission — evening of music, remembrance, and celebration featuring Red Bank Baptist Church choir and orchestra with a special patriotic program. Local3News.com
MONDAY, JUNE 30
David Wright: Patriots to Pioneers — The First Tennessee Volunteers exhibition opens at Discovery Park of America, Union City. Runs June 30, 2026 – Feb. 1, 2027. Features original paintings and prints highlighting 370+ men, women, and children who supported the Revolution and became Tennessee's earliest settlers. Discoveryparkofameric
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th (Day 1) — Downtown Nashville. Five stages, nonstop live music from Nashville-based artists across multiple venues including Jack Daniel's Broadway Stage, Public Square Park, Riverfront Park, and Ascend Amphitheater. Tn250
Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration — Clinton, TN. July 3. Tn250
Annual July 3rd Celebration — Fairview, TN. Tn250
Tennessee America 250 / Celebrating 250 Years of Independence — Discovery Park of America, Union City. July 3. Living history demos, reenactors, craftspeople, scavenger hunt. Final night of Rhythm on the Rails featuring country artist Mo Pitney, free with admission. Tn250Discoveryparkofamerica
Collegedale Faith & Family Night — The Commons, Collegedale. July 3, noon–9:00 PM. Live music starting at 5:00 PM, vendors, family activities, food trucks, bounce houses, and games. Local3News.com
Flag Folding at the Tennessee State Capitol — Nashville. July 3–4. Tn250
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th (Day 2) — Downtown Nashville. Five stages with an Amazon Family Fun Zone, GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony live performance, and the largest fireworks and drone show (1,000 drones) in Nashville's history. Tn250
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center — Townsend. 6:30–9:00 PM. 35-piece American brass band with live portrayals of historical figures, followed by fireworks in downtown Townsend. Suggested $10 donation. Wate
Collegedale Freedom Festival — The Commons. July 4, 5:00–10:00 PM. Live entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, and fireworks finale. Local3News.com
Lakesite Freedom Celebration — Dallas Bay Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Rd., Hixson. July 4, 6:00–10:00 PM. Local3News.com
Freedom Fest 250 at Starstruck Farm — Lebanon, TN. July 4. Live music across multiple stages (bluegrass, country, Americana), Southern food, farm tours. Benefits Wounded Warrior Project. Tn25
American Downtown Greeneville — July 4, starting 4:00 PM. Live music, kids' zone, food vendors, night parade starting at 9:00 PM, and fireworks. Tn250
Discovery Park of America Independence
