Chick’nCone holds Grand Opening for Clarksville store
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Chick’nCone, a fast-casual restaurant that combines the savory goodness of fried chicken with the convenience of a handheld waffle cone.
The new restaurant, which is located at 1011 Winn Way, just off Exit 11, is the first Chick’nCone to be opened in the state of Tennessee. The grand opening celebration included free food samples, door prizes, and the official introduction of the company’s new honey fire sauce.
Rosemary and Lewis Murphy are the franchise owners who made the Clarksville location possible.
“We are the first in Tennessee,” Rosemary said. “We have friends who opened franchises in New York a couple of years ago. Lewis joined the conversation, “There are about 25 locations currently in the United States, and actually some locations in Dubai.”
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting at Chick‘nCone. (Tony Centonze, Clarksville Online)
Chick’nCone in Clarksville to hold Grand Opening Ceremony May 12th
Clarksville, TN – Chick’nCone, the popular fast-casual restaurant chain that combines the savory goodness of fried chicken with the convenience of a handheld waffle cone, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of its newest location in Clarksville, Tennessee.
This marks the very first Chick’nCone franchise to open its doors in Tennessee, and the community is invited to attend the grand opening event on May 12th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Located at 1011 Winn Way, just off of Exit 11, and situated in the same complex as OrangeTheory Fitness and Papa Johns, Chick’nCone’s newest restaurant is sure to delight foodies and fans of the brand alike. The grand opening day will be filled with excitement, featuring free food samples, door prizes, and the introduction of a brand-new honey fire sauce.
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Fort Defiance Civil War Park to hold March to the Past this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Have you ever wanted to experience life in the 19th century? Look no further than Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center’s upcoming event, March to the Past. On Saturday, May 13th, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, visitors can step back in time and get a glimpse of what life was like during the Civil War era.
Partnering with The Friends of Fort Defiance, this event promises to be an immersive experience with 19th-century living history demonstrations. Attendees can witness Civil War camp life, watch musket and artillery firing, learn about period cooking, and even participate in fun children’s activities.
Flintlock musket firing demonstration at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Downtown @ Sundown kicks off season May 5th featuring Matt Stell, Dalton Dover
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.’
18th annual Clarksville Writers Conference to be held June 8th-9th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council is partnering with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission to once again bring acclaimed authors to town for the 18th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.
The event will be held Thursday, June 8th, and Friday, June 9th, at the Art + Design Building on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
David George Haskell, writer, and biologist whose book The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction, will deliver the keynote address at the conference’s banquet the evening of Thursday, June 8th, at F&M Bank’s The Franklin Room, overlooking the Cumberland River and featuring an incredible view of Historic Downtown Clarksville.
David George Haskell
