Tennessee's Plans to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

While many people are preparing to celebrate the nation's freedom on Independence Day with various festivities, attention is also turning towards planning for the nation's semiquincentennial celebration.

The semiquincentennial marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with numerous events planned across the United States.

President Donald Trump is set to visit Iowa on July 3 to kick off the celebration of America's 250th birthday, marking his first visit to the state since his return to the White House.

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee announced a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary on July 1. As part of the commemoration, Lee will visit all 95 Tennessee counties as part of a Farmland Preservation Tour to honor the state's agricultural heritage.

The U.S. Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago on July 4, 1776. In January, Trump established Task Force 250 through an executive order to plan an extraordinary celebration for the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.

To find events in your area, visit america250.org and explore by state and territory commissions.

The United States Semiquincentennial, also known as America250, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the 250th anniversary nationwide. The initiative has numerous corporate partners and details events scheduled in various states.

Tennessee's America 250 initiative commemorates the nation's 250th anniversary by showcasing the state's unique contributions to American history. The initiative aims to honor Tennessee's role in shaping the nation through the preservation and interpretation of its stories and cultural heritage.

For more information on events, visit tn250.com/events.