Topic: Historic Downtown Clarksville

Rivers and Spires Festival fights chilly weather on second day of festival

By Bill Larson | April 20, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The second day of the Rivers and Spires Festival opened with an unseasonable chill in the air, but that didn’t stop the crowds for coming out for the second day of this wonderful three day festival held in Historic Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.

On the first day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival I concentrated mostly on the musical entertainment, today I engaged in one of the most popular activities at the festival, people watching!

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and City Councilman Geno Grubbs watches the Beatles cover band Yesterday perform from the bleachers at the Public Square Stage

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First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 7th in Downtown Clarksville

March 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The First Thursday Art Walk returns on Thursday, March 7th in downtown Clarksville.  Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, this self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more, takes place in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent. «Read the rest of this article»

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville January 3rd

January 3, 2013 |

Clarksville TN – One of downtown Clarksville’s favorite events returns for 2013.  The First Thursday Art Walk begins at 5:00pm and is a free event, spanning a five block radius and combining visual art, live music and more.

With 10+ venues and businesses participating each month, First Thursday Art Walk is the ultimate opportunity to enjoy and support local creative talent.   For January 3rd, merchants on Public Square, Franklin Street and Strawberry Alley will be open to display the work of local artists.  First Thursday Art Walk is produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association. «Read the rest of this article»

Fright on Franklin Street was a Ghoulishly Good Time

October 30, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville held their 4th Annual Fright on Franklin on Saturday. The Frightful festivities were presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank featured safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more!

Costume contest participants at Fright on Franklin Street

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The 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival Continues Today!

April 20, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!

If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. «Read the rest of this article»

Rivers and Spires kicks off today!

April 19, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!

If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. «Read the rest of this article»

Downtown Business Feature: Planters Bank

By Kendall Welsh | January 30, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Welcome to the third installment of our series about downtown businesses!

We have already heard about Ingredients and The Roxy Regional Theatre.  Now we are happy to share a great member of our downtown team – Planters Bank.

I am excited to share all these with you, and hope you enjoy getting to know your downtown merchants, restaurant owners better. «Read the rest of this article»

Mayor McMillan Gives State of the City Address

By Bill Larson | January 27, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan gave her State of the City address at the Customs House Museum today. The Mayor started out speaking about the challenges she has faced since taking office in January 2011, the economic growth of the city, and new programs that are being planned to improve the quality of life for all Clarksville residents.

New programs include:  a new parking facility located in downtown Clarksville, along with refurbishments to the existing parking garages; public transit services from Clarksville to Nashville for commuters, bringing a riverboat back to Clarksville; a Summer Night Lights Program keeping Clarksville Parks open after dark to provide safe places for Clarksville Teens; along with a public-private partnership to bring a new convention center to Clarksville. For full details continue reading as a transcript of her speech is included below.

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan addressing the attendees

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Clarksville Celebrates the New Year

By Bill Larson | January 2, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Celebrating New Year’s Eve means many different things to individuals. Some people need to be with lots of friends; others prefer to celebrate with only one special person. The Clarksville New Year’s Eve scene was full of fun, fellowship and fantastic flutes filled with bubbly concoctions as people gathered together to bring in 2012. An overview of the party scene includes not only clubs with music, dancing and friendship but special venues where late night frolicking in the pool can help to light up the night.

Three young ladies celebrating New Years at the Gilroy on University Avenue

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Comedy on the Cumberland at the Roxy Regional Theatre December 6th

November 30, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s wildly popular Comedy on the Cumberland returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in Historic Downtown Clarksville on December 6th at 7:00pm. Completing it’s second year of raising money and awareness for local charity, this show promises to be one of the best of the year. «Read the rest of this article»

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