Water Street Event Center makes stunning debut

The  Chamber of Commerce ‘Business After Hours’ social  introduced local business leaders to a premiere events venue  in Clarksville.

A new events center and gathering enterprise has joined the Clarksville business landscape. In a robust, rollicking fun-filled after sunset networking gala, the Water Street Event Center, 804 South Riverside Drive, opened its doors to a gathering of business professionals and curious community members.

The new enterprise made its public debut as  host of the Chamber of Commerce’s February ‘Business After Hours’ mixer and networking showcase.

Introducing itself as Clarksville’s Premier Events Center, the 8,000 square feet facility, owned and managed by Clay and Amanda Powell,  can accommodate up to 500 guests, with a seating capacity for 400, offering a breathtaking view of the Cumberland River, gorgeous hardwood floors, a multi-tiered deck,  gas log fireplace and ample parking. Water Street comes with a large kitchen equipped with  commercial appliances, a self-proclaimed caterer’s dream.

Guests  took full advantage of the diverse  offerings provided by The Chopping Block, including  a Chocolate Fountain station where fruits, breads and baked items were offered for your chocolate dipping delight. Cheese cubes, smoked meats, broccoli salad,  smoked meat-filled dinner rolls, caramel glazed bread pudding, wafer crackers, a veggie and dips station, a wine and beer bar were positioned through out the spacious floor space of this warm and welcoming facility.

Chamber members representing local businesses of all categories were present to take in this newest addition to the city’s business inventory: Charlie Koon from Cumberland Bank and Trust, Norris C. Ming of NCM Financial Services, Latisha Clifton of Travel With Me Travel Services, Judge Charles Smith and Cindy Chambers of Bethel College, Sheriff Norman Lewis and his wife, Theresa Green of Hattitude, Health and Safety Director for the American Red Cross Trish Brown,  and James Bland of Surplus Warehouse.

Also on hand were Amy Carroll, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clarksville, City Council Representatives Geno Grubbs and Bill Forrester, Richard George of Staff Partners; Jim Durrett, Chief of Staff for Office of the City Mayor, Carole Dorris and Melinda Shepard — just a few of the many business enterprises and community members on hand to view the city’s  new business jewel.

Amanda Powers is the facility director for Water Street. She can be reached at  931-206-9100 or by Email at  Amanda@WaterStreetEvents.com.