The Firefighters Freedom Festival July 4 in Jackson, Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Firefighters Freedom Festival, a free and family-oriented event complete with fireworks hosted by the Madison County Fire Department, takes place 3 p.m. July 4 at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport.

The Madison County Fire Department consists of 180 volunteer members who are responsible for providing fire safety education to school children, civic groups and businesses throughout Madison County. This group wishes to provide education and develop additional programs with the focus of reducing fire-related injuries during the 4th of July holiday.

The Opening Ceremony begins 5 p.m. Live music rooted in the rich West Tennessee tradition begins at 5:30 p.m. with Audrey Geisel, and is followed at 6:45 p.m. with The Genre Band. Fireworks are planned for dusk.

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic, or enjoy the concession stands available.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/madisoncountyfire.

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