On the second day of Rivers and Spires persistant rain hampered the turnout somewhat. People congregated in nooks and crannies, basically anywhere a dry space could be found. While some vendors, many of the rides for children, and several stages were closed there was still plenty to see and do.
Clarksville Online was on the scene, soaked to the skin, capturing many of the day events — and the people — on camera. Here is a gallery of those shots.
Playing pool in the underground
A artist paints a caricature of a local boy
A mother and daughter doesn’t let the bad weather deter them as they shop at a candle vendor
A Native American vendor demonstrates a flute to Linda Tanner
All kinds of sweets were available from vendors at Rivers and Spires
A musician sings and plays the guitar in the zone perfect bar
An African American woman serves as a volunteer model for a vendor
A performer plays the keyboard at the public square stage.
Many vendors and businesses have booths setup along Franklin street.
US Army soldiers show their weapons to children in the kids zone.
Soldiers let kids get behind the wheel on several military vehicles
Amber from Best Buy shows off some of the hottest technology to area teens.
Several local teens play Guitar hero at the Best Buy tent as others watch while standing out in the light rain.
Vendors sell ice cold drinks in colorful and distinctly shaped containers
A young child has a free dental check done by Dr Montee from the Clarksville Dental Center
An Asian cook grills up tasty chicken on a stick
An Asian woman plates of a order of fried rice for a Rivers and Spires attendees
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Hypertension plays at the downtown stage.
Audience members dance while Hypertension plays
Audience members dance while Hypertension plays
A local woman tries a wine produced by Mountain Valley Vineyard from Pigeon Forge, TN
Keg Sprigns Winery had one of the more visually interesting wine booths
Bottles of wine from Grinder’s Switch Winery chill in ice water. Grinder’s Switch Winery is located in Hickman County
A local man tries a vintage from Monteagle Winery
Clarksville’s own Beachaven Winery
Treats from the Hispanic heritage booth at the International Streetfest
A young girl and her mother make their own treats at the Hispanic heritage booth.
Island Serenity is a cultural group that performs various songs from Polynesian culture.
Today dry space was at a premium as the crowd congregated in any dry space to watch the various shows.
The Edelweiss Cafe is a popular little North Clarksville eatery flavored by the city’s European influences. The Edelweiss prepares what are described as authentic German dishes.
A massage therapist gives free massages near the international stage.
A teenage girl performs the Carrie Underwood song Jesus take the wheel, at the Karaoke stage in the underground.
Two teenage boys play a bass fishing game on the WII at the Underground
Bill Larson is is politically and socially active in the community. Bill is a member of the Friends of Dunbar Cave.
You can reach him via telephone at 931-249-0043 or via the email address below.
