Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Saturday is Downtown Market’s final day of the season
October 9, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success since its opening in 2009, so much so that it was voted the number one farmer’s market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, nine years in a row.
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market on its final day of the season from 8:00am to 1:00pm, Saturday, October 13th on Public Square.
Shop the fall produce and seasonal decor from more than 70 vendors and enjoy musical performances by Red River Breeze and Emma Feldman.
Clarksville Downtown Market in running for National Awards
June 24, 2018
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market is in the running to receive national recognition from American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving farmland for the next generation. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the market from 8:00am to 1:00pm, Saturdays on Public Square and then endorse the market by visiting the information booth or by visiting markets.farmland.org.
What you put on your fork matters. That’s the message behind American Farmland Trust’s seventh annual Farmers Market Celebration. The celebration calls on shoppers to help identify the best of America’s farmers markets. The summer-long event launched June 21st, 2018.
Expect the Unexpected at the Clarksville Downtown Market
June 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Saturday Clarksville Downtown Market sponsored by Clarksville Parks and Recreation is a place anyone would have a great time selecting the freshest of locally grown food—tomatoes, squash, peppers, greens, honey, whoopie pies, homemade ice cream, flavored lemonade, peaches, blueberries, baked goods (fried pies, cookies, fruit pies, and breads), raw milk cheeses, popsicles, homemade jams and jellies, eggs, steak specials, beef, rabbit, pork, sausage, Canadian bacon, eggs, kettle corn, broccoli salad,etc.
What you may not expect is the variety of other items offered.
Clarksville Downtown Market voted #1 Farmers Market in Tennessee; 19th in the Nation
September 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – American Farmland Trust’s summer celebration of farmers markets has ended and the Clarksville Downtown Market has been recognized as the top farmers market in Tennessee. The Clarksville Downtown Market also came in 19th in the Top 100 Most Celebrated Farmers Markets in America for 2014.
The I Love My Farmers Market Celebration encouraged consumers to pledge to spend $10.00 at their local farmers market. Each pledge honored our nation’s hardworking farmers, our community, and the Clarksville Downtown Market. This year’s celebration helped put more than $400,000 directly into the pockets of family farmers.
Donate school supplies, shop fresh produce, and pledge your support this weekend at the Clarksville Downtown Market
July 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, four years in a row!
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market this Saturday, July 26th, 2014 by stopping by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth and pledging your support!
Each pledge made for our market inches us closer to the number one market in the country as a part of the “I Love My Farmers Market Celebration™” hosted by American Farmland Trust.
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 19th
April 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – When the 2012 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 19th, approximately 60 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The market will also feature local artists and musicians.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
For two years in a row, Clarksville’s Downtown Market, has been voted No. 1 in the state of Tennessee, in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, which was hosted by American Farmland Trust. [Read more]
The Quest for Local Food
April 28, 2012
Written by Karla Kean
Clarksville, TN – According to the Organic Consumers Association, a 1,000 acre U.S. corporate farm growing genetically engineered crops nets an average of $39.00 an acre. In contrast, a 4-acre family farm nets, on average, $1400 per acre. Small organic farms are proving to be even more profitable. Why? Because they are meeting the needs of a niche market and can charge a little more, they aren’t as reliant on oil, because they use fewer large machines, less pesticides and fertilizer. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
August 16, 2010
The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family. This weeks highlights include:
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Kleeman Center Senior Dance
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Women’s 25+ Recreational Basketball League
- Clarksville Riverfest 2010
- Seeking Volunteers [Read more]