Clarksville, TN – Athletes, coaches, and spectators representing over 100 schools across Tennessee will visit Clarksville on Saturday, October 1st, and Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 for the Class A and AA Boys and Girls Cross Country TMSAA (Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association) State Championships and the TMSAA Middle School Tennis Championship.
Armed with tents and coolers, family members will cheer runners along a two-mile course at Weakley Park in Sango. Just a few miles down the road, spectators will support tennis players as they compete at the Swan Lake Sports Complex and Austin Peay State University.
“We continue to prioritize recruiting and hosting a variety of sports events,” said Visit Clarksville Chairman Kyle Luther. “These events generate revenue for the community which allows Clarksville to continue improving its quality of life making it better for both visitors and locals alike.”
In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, sports competitions held in Clarksville contributed $12 million in visitor spending to the local economy.
For more information about the events or on how to attend, visit tmsaa.tssaa.org.
About Visit Clarksville
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Tourism Commission was established by the State of Tennessee in 1979 to positively influences tourism in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area by promoting tourist attractions, hosting conventions and group tours, and engaging in large-scale marketing efforts. In 2015, the organization adopted the Visit Clarksville brand.
Visit Clarksville is governed by nine board of director members and is funded by a portion of the local hotel-motel tax.
