http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/07/30/images-of-cooling-at-the-cave/ The voice of Clarksville, Tennessee Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:33:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/07/30/images-of-cooling-at-the-cave/comment-page-1/#comment-4047 Debbie Boen Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:55:27 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/07/30/images-of-cooling-at-the-cave/#comment-4047 The State of Tennessee purchased Dunbar Cave in 1973. At that time the pool building (now the Visitor's Center) was is terrible disrepair. The cave had been vandalized including with a fire that killed a lot, if not most, of the wildlife living in the cave. The State made the park a Natural Area and the staff are dedicated to preserving it as such. Several years back, the City of Clarksville was thinking about buying Dunbar Cave. The Friends of Dunbar Cave resisted that effort because they did not want the premises to be used to make money, as it had been in the past. Perhaps people do not know this about Dunbar but many of it's private owners lost their investments in Dunbar, including Roy Acuff. Along with the laughter and the great times had by the public, there was also a lot of disappointment and loss by previous owners. The Park is open daily at 8 a.m. and gates are locked at sunset. There is no cost to use the park; you are allowed to take walks, meditate, do acting, play music, picnic, fish (get a license) and such things on the park. The park doesn't provide chairs or tables for such events, you can bring them in. No alcohol is permitted on the park. There are no electic lines in the park. You would have to get permission from the State of Tennessee to do any vending on the park. Your enthusiasm is great; unless you plan to take the park by force, next time come into the Visitor's Center and talk to the Park Manager and discuss your vision. Better call ahead and make sure he's there: Robert Wells, Park Manager(931) 648-5526 The Friends of Dunbar Cave has a web site and they do some great things at the park, like Cooling at the Cave. You should check them out and maybe find common ground with them. Coming up in October: Haunting History Hikes at Halloween. Oct 26 and 27, 5 - 8 p.m. , non-scary skits done in the cave by young Roxy actors. $5 a person, children over 3. The State of Tennessee purchased Dunbar Cave in 1973. At that time the pool building (now the Visitor’s Center) was is terrible disrepair. The cave had been vandalized including with a fire that killed a lot, if not most, of the wildlife living in the cave. The State made the park a Natural Area and the staff are dedicated to preserving it as such. Several years back, the City of Clarksville was thinking about buying Dunbar Cave. The Friends of Dunbar Cave resisted that effort because they did not want the premises to be used to make money, as it had been in the past. Perhaps people do not know this about Dunbar but many of it’s private owners lost their investments in Dunbar, including Roy Acuff. Along with the laughter and the great times had by the public, there was also a lot of disappointment and loss by previous owners.
The Park is open daily at 8 a.m. and gates are locked at sunset. There is no cost to use the park; you are allowed to take walks, meditate, do acting, play music, picnic, fish (get a license) and such things on the park. The park doesn’t provide chairs or tables for such events, you can bring them in. No alcohol is permitted on the park. There are no electic lines in the park. You would have to get permission from the State of Tennessee to do any vending on the park.
Your enthusiasm is great; unless you plan to take the park by force, next time come into the Visitor’s Center and talk to the Park Manager and discuss your vision. Better call ahead and make sure he’s there: Robert Wells, Park Manager(931) 648-5526
The Friends of Dunbar Cave has a web site and they do some great things at the park, like Cooling at the Cave. You should check them out and maybe find common ground with them.
Coming up in October: Haunting History Hikes at Halloween. Oct 26 and 27, 5 – 8 p.m. , non-scary skits done in the cave by young Roxy actors. $5 a person, children over 3.

]]> http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/07/30/images-of-cooling-at-the-cave/comment-page-1/#comment-3992 aleigh42 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:12:54 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2007/07/30/images-of-cooling-at-the-cave/#comment-3992 I visited Dunbar Cave this past weekend. I do not live in Clarksville, but my dad grew up there and my parents lived there at 2 different times. I did not have a chance to go into the cave, but immediately upon arriving, I felt a passion to do something. By that I mean, I felt this overwhelming urge to be a part of Dunbar Cave. I had these huge ideas for a "Dubar Cafe" and the "Dunbar Company of Actors" Clarksville, you have a place of unlimited potential. But I want your input before I set my heart on it. I have a passion for acting, and I think Dunbar Cave has the perfect place for it's own outdoor plays. A little stage lighting, some coolers full of water and sodas, and we'd be good to go. I have huge ideas. I want to know your opinions. Are you happy with Dunbar Cave as it is now? Because I feel it is neglected. You can almost hear the laughter and the music from years past. Do you want to revive the past with something greater than what was? I visited Dunbar Cave this past weekend. I do not live in Clarksville, but my dad grew up there and my parents lived there at 2 different times. I did not have a chance to go into the cave, but immediately upon arriving, I felt a passion to do something. By that I mean, I felt this overwhelming urge to be a part of Dunbar Cave. I had these huge ideas for a “Dubar Cafe” and the “Dunbar Company of Actors” Clarksville, you have a place of unlimited potential. But I want your input before I set my heart on it. I have a passion for acting, and I think Dunbar Cave has the perfect place for it’s own outdoor plays. A little stage lighting, some coolers full of water and sodas, and we’d be good to go. I have huge ideas. I want to know your opinions. Are you happy with Dunbar Cave as it is now? Because I feel it is neglected. You can almost hear the laughter and the music from years past. Do you want to revive the past with something greater than what was?

]]>