2025 Great Tennessee Air Show lineup announced. Here's who performing
The Great Tennessee Air Show has released its lineup of talented aviators that are expected to grace the skies on June 7-8.
According to event organizers, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the show, showcasing their stunning aerial maneuvers and high-speed formations.
WATCH: Counting down to the Great Tennessee Air Show
'Of course the Blues highlight the show,' Salil Rai, Smyrna Airport's deputy director, told News 2. 'The things they do is mesmerizing, you know, they're flying eighteen inches apart at speeds almost as close as the speed of sound.'
In addition to the Blue Angels, the 2025 show will also feature performances by the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight and U.S. Navy Legacy Flight.
Attendees can also expect aerobatic demos from Jack Aces' three ship P-51, Ace Maker's T-33 Shooting Star, and U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler.
Rai added the show is a family-friendly event that's enjoyed by folks of all ages.
'It's absolutely for kids, and it's also for elderly people and even the adults and anybody that wants to come out. We carter to everybody,' said Rai. 'The big reason for having air shows is to inspire the next generation and also recruiting. Recruitment is very big for these military folks so they try to do that as well at the show.'
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The aerial acts will reportedly begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., but event organizers said the times are subject to change.
If you'd like to purchase tickets or learn more about the upcoming air show in June, click on this link.
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