As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we want to hear from you. What does freedom mean to you — personally, historically, or in your everyday life?

Email your response (100 words or less), along with your name and town, to tneditor@tnonline.com by July 1.

Include of a photo if you can: a selfie, a family portrait or something that represents your topic. Send at the highest resolution possible to tneditor@tnonline.com.