SpiritFest 2023 to be held Saturday, December 2nd
December 1, 2023
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 2nd, Spiritfest 2023 will be held in downtown Clarksville from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Come to the corner of Third Street and Main Street for holiday festivities!
At the Downtown Commons (215 Legion Street), there will be live music, Santa Claus, kids’ activities, and food trucks. At 4:30pm, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden will light the Christmas Tree.
Warm up inside Trinity’s Parish Hall (317 Franklin Street) with cookies and hot chocolate.
Downtown @ Sundown kicks off season May 5th featuring Matt Stell, Dalton Dover
May 1, 2023
Clarksville, TN – This Friday, May 5th, 2023, Downtown @ Sundown is returning for the sixth year with Matt Stell and special guest Dalton Dover beginning at 7:00 pm! Matt Stell is an American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
His song ‘Prayed for You’ and ‘Everywhere But On’ landed him in the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay charts in 2019 and 2020.
Special guest and opener, Dalton Dover appeared on season 16 of ‘The Voice’ and most recently had his Grand Ole Opry Debut in December of 2022. Dover’s top songs include ‘Baby I Am’ ‘You Got a Small Town’ and ‘Giving Up On That.’
Clarksville’s Downtown Market has something for everyone
September 23, 2022
Clarksville, TN – There are just two days of the Clarksville Downtown Market left for this year. Make sure to stop by this Saturday, September 24th, or next Saturday, October 1st, and check out what all the vendors have to offer.
The Clarksville Downtown Market is Saturday from 8:00am until 12:00pm from now until October 1st. It provides a place for local farmers, artists, crafters, and more a place to display and sell their goods in one location.
This past Saturday, the Clarksville Downtown Market had 84 vendors. Some of the items at the market are fresh vegetables, soaps, baked goods, skin care products, herbs, handcrafted items, and a lot more.
Historic Collinsville Announces Family-Friendly Fall Events
September 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Hear live music and history at Historic Collinsville’s Picnic & Pickin’ event on September 24th, 2022. The event will begin at 11:00am and run until 3:00pm.
In addition to the live music from a 19th-century style string band and tours of the 16 buildings on site, guests are welcome to watch demonstrations of axe throwing, corn shelling, spinning and weaving, herbal medicine, and writing with dip pens.
Historians will be present to share stories and answer any questions. Tickets are $10.00 for ages 13 and above, $5.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under.
The pioneer settlement will be hosting another round of its children’s mini camps between October 13th and October 15th. The camps focus on three topics: Civil War code-breaking and intelligence gathering, the daily life of a Civil War soldier, and Civil War toys and games. Each camp cost $35.00 and runs from 9:00am until Noon.
Historic Collinsville’s final event of the season will be a family-friendly Halloween celebration on October 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Spooky Stories and S’mores will feature three sessions of eerie tales from Montgomery County’s past.
The stories get progressively scarier throughout the night so guests can come and go as they please. S’mores kits will be provided to each guest to enjoy during the stories. Tickets are $10.00 for ages 13 and above, $5.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under.
About Historic Collinsville The pioneer settlement opened in 1974 to give children a “hands-on” experience outside of the classroom about life from the 1840s through the turn of the century. It has been open to the public since 1997, recreating the past with restored historical structures, each filled with authentic period furnishings that show a glimpse of life before and after the Civil War.
Once at Collinsville, guests can stroll through a re-creation of the past from the earliest “first home” to the expansive Dogtrot House, a tobacco-drying house, smokehouse, church/schoolhouse, wildlife center, loom house, cobbler’s shop, teacher’s home and more. Picnic tables are placed throughout the property and a covered pavilion with tables and restrooms is also on site. A visitor center greets guests and offers period souvenirs.
Historic Collinsville is located at 4711 Weakley Road, Southside Tennessee.
About Historic Collinsville
Montgomery County Government purchased Historic Collinsville from founders Glenn and JoAnn Weakley in 2018, who both passed away in September 2021. Visit Clarksville operates the property for the county.
For more information about Historic Collinsville please visit www.historiccollinsville.com, follow them on Facebook, contact Kristy Proctor by phone at 931.551.6535 or email kristy@visitclarksvilletn.com, or Mark Britton at mark@visitclarksvilletn.com
Roxy Regional Theatre bring high energy folk music to the stage with Good Morning Bedlan, October 12th
September 15, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Good Morning Bedlam is bringing high energy folk music to the corner of Franklin and First in historic downtown Clarksville with a concert at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 7:00pm.
Known for their wild energy and stunning harmonies, Good Morning Bedlam features Isaak Gill Elker on guitar and vocals, Victoria Elker on bass and vocals, Sophia Mae on violin and vocals, and Dawson J. Redenius on trumpet and keys.
Tyler Booth, Landon Park to play at Downtown @ Sundown this Friday
September 13, 2022
Montgomery County, TN – This Friday, September 16th, 2022, Downtown @ Sundown will feature Tyler Booth!
Starting at 7:00pm, opener Landon Parker will take the stage. Landon is a singer/songwriter in Nashville offering the crowd a mix of traditional country music.
Following, Tyler Booth will entertain the crowd for the reminder of the night! Growing up in Kentucky, Tyler is a bluegrass lover and singer of all things country. We are excited to welcome Tyler Booth back to the stage at Downtown Commons!
Everyone had a Blast at Clarksville’s Riverfest Friday night
September 11, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 2022 Riverfest Festival kicked off on Friday with music, fun, food, and craft vendors taking over McGregor Park and a mile-long stretch of Riverside Drive along the banks of the Cumberland River.
The popular Riverfest Family Zone drew a crowd early, and thanks to sponsorship by Hankook Tire, there is no charge for access to the area this year. Inside, families found a variety of booths offering games and prizes, information and activities, and arts and crafts by Artlink.
Everyone at the festival was enjoying themselves listening to good music and indulging in some of the great food available
Clarksville’s Riverfest returns September 9th-10th
September 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The 33rd annual Riverfest Festival put on by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department takes place Friday, September 9th from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Saturday, September 10th from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
Riverfest takes place along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park.
Come out and celebrate the cultural diversity of Clarksville through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family.
Downtown @ Sundown this Friday featured Hot Lanta
August 4, 2022
Montgomery County, TN – This Friday, August 5th, 2922 Downtown @ Sundown will feature Hot Lanta, a local Allman Brothers tribute band that is excited to take you back to the back to the 1970s. With popular songs like ‘Ramblin Man’ and ‘Midnight Rider,’ the crowd is sure to have a good time!
Local food trucks will also be set up before and during the shows. Burgasm, Kadi’s Tacos and More, Heather’s Homemade Ice Cream, Johnny & June’s Italian Ice and TN Kettle Corn are all expected to be on site.
The Ace Party Band livens up Downtown Clarksville
July 18, 2022
Montgomery County, TN – The Ace Party Band played at Downtown @ Sundown Friday night, July 15th to the delight of everyone that attended. The weather was alittle warm at first, but a nice cool breeze helped cool things down.
“Tonight we have the Ace Party Band at Downtown @ Sundown. The crowd is super pumped. The band is playing a mix of genres. They have everyone up dancing and singing,” said Elizabeth Quinton Downtown Commons event planning manager.