NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Because of the slow economy, money is tight this year and planners of the Fourth of July celebration are using tax dollars to put on this year's display.

This is the first time that organizers have received money from the city to put on the show.

When it comes to those tax dollars, 40 percent of this year's fireworks budget is coming from a government fund.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau, which puts on the display, is depending on tourist tax dollars to fund this year's show.

The money that is being used comes from the city's hotel tax. This year $200,000 was given to the Convention and Visitors Bureau after an application process.

The fund is managed by Metro Government and is given to events that help promote the city.

"(The fund) was put together to put on the bigger events like Country Music Association Festival, Music City Bowl and July Fourth," said Deana Ivey of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Every year the goal is to increase the amount of money specifically given to fireworks. However, because of finances, the amount spent this year will be the same as last year.

"We are being creative. We have some new designs, some fun things," said Ivey.

Overall, the budget for the fireworks show was cut by 10 percent, making it about a $500,000 production.

Nashville's July Fourth concert begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Riverfront Park. Wynonna Judd is the headline act of the show. The downtown fireworks begin at 9:10 p.m.