Sloss Lake Jam celebrates US’s 250th birthday
Resound band member Kim Clonts sings Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” at the Jam at Sloss Lake in Russellville on Saturday. PHOTO BY MARIA CAMP
News, Russellville
6:01 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Sloss Lake Jam celebrates US’s 250th birthday

Community members and visitors gathered in Russellville for the annual Jam on Sloss Lake on Saturday, with an emphasis upon celebrating the 250th birthday of America. Events included a car show, inflatables for children to play on, food vendors and musical entertainment from Purpose, Rewind, Kerry Gilbert Band, T. Graham Brown and Austin Bohannon. Following the music, the evening concluded with a fireworks show.  

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP
Children play at the Russellville Splash Pad during the Jam on Sloss Lake on Saturday.

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP
Courtney Cartner holds up a lemonade at the Jam on Sloss Lake in Russellville on Saturday.

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Kate Grissom stands with musician T. Graham Brown ahead of his performance at the Jam at Sloss Lake in Russellville on Saturday.

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Adeline Mae Swinney has Fourth of July fun at her grandmother’s house on Saturday.

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Keifer Bonds. 11, got to sing with Austin Bohannon at the Jam at Sloss Lake in Russellville on July 4.

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP
JoDell Holiday enjoys ice cream at Russellville’s Fourth of July festivities at Sloss Lake on Saturday.

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