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Surrender Clarksville as held at Fort Defiance this past Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center hosted a living history event on Saturday, commemorating the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union Soldiers in 1862.
Re-enactors, dressed in costumes from the time, were demonstrating different aspects of life in Clarksville during the Civil War. Refreshments were provided that used recipes, ingredients and techniques that were available in the 19th century.
Hundreds of visitors, mostly families, came out throughout the day and spent time learning a little Clarksville history from more than a dozen volunteers that were on site.
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Customs House Museum opens Rising Voices 2: The Bennett Prize for Women Figurative Realist Painters
Clarksville, TN – Rising Voices 2: The Bennett Prize for Women Figurative Realist Painters has made its way to the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s gallery walls and is open to the public for viewing.
The exhibit is organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art and The Pittsburgh Foundation and is held in conjunction with The Bennett Prize.
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‘America’s Got Talent’ alum Sean Ridgeway performs comedy-magic show ‘Catch Me If You Can’ at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 5th-6th
Clarksville, TN – His comedy club magic talents landed him a spot on America’s Got Talent Season 7, and now Sean Ridgeway is bringing his comedy-magic experience to the Roxy Regional Theatre for two performances only.
Part comedy show, part magic show, Sean Ridgeway will perform “Catch Me If You Can!” on Saturday, March 5th, at 7:00pm, and Sunday, March 6th, at 2:00pm.
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Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets on Sale Now
Clarksville, TN – Delegates from around the state will adorn Clarksville for the 2022 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants on March 11th-12th, 2022 at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Music and Mass Communications Building. Organized and produced by Greenwood Productions, the upcoming pageant marks Clarksville’s 21st year to host the event.
The preliminary show will take place on Friday, March 11th at 7:30pm. On Saturday, March 12th, the final event will take place at 4:00pm, where reigning Miss Tennessee USA Elizabeth Graham Pistole and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Annie Zhao will crown their successors. Both the Miss and Teen winners will represent the State of Tennessee at the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in 2022.

2022 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants to be held at the APSU Music and Mass Communications Building on March 11th-12th.
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Fort Defiance to host the Surrender of Clarksville event
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 from 10:00am until 3:00pm to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.”

Uniformed Soldiers will provide Living History and Cannon Firing Demonstrations during Surrender Clarksville at Fort Defiance.
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“Constellations” explores love in the multiverse at the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, February 21st – March 1st
Clarksville, TN – “Imagine rolling a dice six thousand times…” A spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum theory, and the infinite possibility for heartbreak — or for hope — is coming to Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Exploring how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take, Nick Payne’s mind-bending drama “Constellations” begins a limited run upstairs in theotherspace at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Monday, February 21, at 7:00pm.

Beth Kirby and Matthew Combs star in “Constellations”, upstairs in theotherspace at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 21st – March 1st
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Cumberland Winds celebrates Black History Month with “Seeking Our Soul” concert at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 23rd
Clarksville, TN – For the second year, the Cumberland Winds is celebrating Black History Month with a special concert in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 7:00pm.
This year’s theme, “Seeking Our Soul,” takes a journey through musical styles from traditional spirituals to jazz and classical styles, identifying points of connection throughout.
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Chris Zander and L.O.S.S. present “A Palette Of Shades” film premiere at the Roxy Regional Theatre, February 20th
Clarksville, TN – Film producer, writer, and director Chris Zander, in partnership with L.O.S.S. (Lending Our Shared Stories), will present his new documentary “A Palette Of Shades” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, February 20th, 2022 at 4:00pm.
Featuring Dr. Eva Gibson, Dr. Monique Freemon, Harold Wallace III, Frances Hubbard, Sherman Wilson, and Treva R. Gordon, the film addresses Colorism, the practice of favoring lighter skin over darker skin.
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Fort Defiance to host Black History Month Event
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Month event from 1:00pm-2:15pm on Saturday, February 12th, at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
This free, educational event is open to the public and will feature the presentation “Your Story and Lives Won’t Die Twice” from the following guests of the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society (MOCHPS) and Austin Peay State University:
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Roxy Regional Theatre presents “Company Cabaret: Love Hits” for Valentine’s Day
Clarksville, TN – Looking for the perfect Valentine’s date night? Treat your special someone to an evening of music and entertainment in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre with our “Company Cabaret: Love Hits” on Monday, February 14th, 2022 at 7:00pm.
For one night only, our talented company of actors will delight you with a romantic evening of music on the stage of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre.
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