Rain Can’t Dampen the Flavor: Clarksville’s Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off Heats Up
Clarksville, TN – The 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off commenced on Friday evening at Hilltop Supermarket in Clarksville, TN. The event started with a lively party featuring a 70s-80s Tribute Band and an array of delectable food available. Despite a drizzle earlier in the day, the weather cleared up in the afternoon, creating perfect conditions for the festivities.
“The weather worked out well. Around 10 o’clock, we were afraid, and it was still drizzling a little bit. But then the rain cleared off, and everything is great now, so I couldn’t ask for any better,” said Cody Jackson, Hilltop Supermarket.

Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off kickoff party. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
H&S Farms Offers Strawberry Picking and More
Cunningham, TN – Nestled in southern Montgomery County, Tennessee, lies a hidden gem for strawberry enthusiasts and nature lovers alike – H&S Farms. With strawberry season underway, the fields of H&S Farms come alive with freshly ripened strawberries, beckoning visitors to embark on a delightful journey of flavor and fun.
“I have been coming here for a long time. We moved here 11 years ago, and I think I found it at least 10 years ago,” commented Diane Gilman. “The strawberries here are fantastic. Every year, they get bigger and bigger.”
Clarksville’s Art Extravaganza: Madison Street United Methodist Church Hosts Art for Faith’s Sake Art Fair on May 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Madison Street United Methodist Church Art for Faith’s Sake Art Fair on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, coinciding with the Clarksville Downtown Art Walk. This special event marks the church’s 25th Reconstruction Anniversary following the January 1999 F3 tornado.
From 5:00pm to 8:00pm, immerse yourself in the creative expressions of local artists at the Sid Johnson Gallery on the first floor, accessible through the Commerce Street entrance. “Art for Faith’s Sake” celebrates the church’s reopening after its rebuilding process, featuring artworks by past and present members of the congregation as well as artists from the wider community.