Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Welcomes a New Era with the Grand Illumination
September 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – One of the state’s most photographed structures, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Downtown Clarksville, will soon be as photogenic after dark as it has been in the daytime.
The Museum is adding a new feature to the historic 1898 Post Office and Customs House building that proudly graces the corner of South Second Street and Commerce Street.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Grand Illumination.
Clarksville Downtown Parking Changes Proposed
July 13, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Downtown merchants and property owners gathered Wednesday to hear City of Clarksville officials and consultants from Premier Parking outline potential changes to on-street metered parking in Downtown Clarksville.
City officials said the changes would create a more consumer friendly approach to downtown parking and overcome some of the current system’s equipment and enforcement challenges.
Clarksville to increase Downtown Parking Rates by 50 cents an hour on April 1st, 2017.
Clarksville Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for November 9th
October 19, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
The keynote speaker is U.S. Army retired Colonel Rob Salome, who now serves as the Director of Strategy and Leadership Development for Solutions 21, a nationwide consulting firm.
2019 Clarksville Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held Saturday, November 9th.
Clarksville Police Department to hold annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5K Run/Walk on May 11th, 2019
March 18, 2019
Clarksville Police Department (CPD)
Clarksville, TN – The Fourth Annual Run for C.O.P.S. will kick off the 2018 National Law Enforcement Week with a fun, non-competitive, fitness event for the whole family. This 5k will take place in Historic Downtown Clarksville starting at the Clarksville Police Department and going through the downtown area.
The event will take place Saturday, May 11th, 2019 from 9:00am until 11:00am.
Clarksville Police Department’s annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5k Run-Walk
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for Saturday, November 10th
October 24, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
Keynote speaker is Dr. David A. Wesner, pastor of Faith Outreach Church North, Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University and a Vietnam veteran.
Clarksville’s annual Veterans Day Parade .
Visit Clarksville announces Street Closures for High Roller Criterium, May 19th
May 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Several downtown streets will close and the transit service will be temporarily relocate on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 when Clarksville hosts its first High Roller Criterium (crit).
The Clarksville Transit System will be staging on Cooper Place and Academy Avenue behind Cumberland Bank & Trust (off of Madison Street) during the event.
Clarksville’s High Roller Crit Race Map
Clarksville Police Department to hold annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5K Run/Walk on May 12th, 2018
March 27, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Fourth Annual Run for C.O.P.S. will kick off the 2018 National Law Enforcement Week with a fun, non-competitive, fitness event for the whole family. This 5k will take place in Historic Downtown Clarksville starting at the Clarksville Police Department and going through the downtown area.
The event will take place Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 9:00am until 11:00am.
Clarksville Police Department’s annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5k Run-Walk
Murals, Sculptures, Fountains and Flames Fill Clarksville’s Public Art Trail
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville unveiled its 21st public art piece this month. Twelve of the pieces – at least – are in a proximity that’s easily walkable within the city’s downtown core.
Murals, sculptures, fountains, and flames are among the art pieces you’ll see showcased along city streets, urban trails, buildings and throughout the campus of Austin Peay State University, which is adjacent to downtown. Many of the works were designed or created by Clarksville artists.
Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for November 11th
October 19, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
Keynote speaker is Army retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 John Clement, who currently serves as the Field Representative for Congressman Marsha Blackburn representing the 7th Congressional district of Tennessee.
Ann Nichols Brings Split Focus to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
October 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – New this month in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery at the Customs House Museum is a collection of works by Tennessee artist Ann Nichols. The suite of small, detailed oil paintings possess a bold presence, with duel images on each panel.
Exotic birds and flowers balance delicate eggs and fruit in each piece.
Ann Nichols – White Cockatoos
