NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An estimated 500,000 people filled downtown Nashville on Friday for Let Freedom Sing, a Fourth of July celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The crowd included locals, tourists and international visitors. One attendee said he traveled from Munich, Germany, for the event.
“No country has achieved things like America achieved, like the moon landing,” the German visitor said. “And spreading democracy — as Germans, that is a really important thing for us as well.”
Music draws crowds to Nashville’s celebration
Nashville’s reputation as Music City was cited as a major draw for attendees. Performances across multiple stages featured All American Rejects, Tim McGraw, Reba, Boyz II Men, Nick Jonas and others…