Neil Simon’s romantic comedy “The Star-Spangled Girl” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 8th-23rd
June 23, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Romance and politics blend hilariously together in Neil Simon’s “The Star-Spangled Girl”, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at 8:00pm.
Set in San Francisco in the 1960s, this fast-moving, hilarious comedy concerns two earnest young men struggling to put out a “protest” magazine from their apartment — and the all-American girl who moves in next door, sending both of them into a romantic tailspin.
Matthew Combs, Sara Anderson and Derek Alexander star in “The Star-Spangled Girl” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 8th-23rd.
Historic Collinsville now has Daily Guilded Tours available
June 10, 2022
Clarksville, TN – A visit to Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement can now include a guided tour. At no additional cost, visitors can register for a guided tour each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Tours begin at 1:00pm and require reservations. Daily groups are limited to eight individuals. Tours will not be available on special event days.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
Taco John’s opens in Clarksville
June 3, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The wait is over Clarksville, Taco John’s opened Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, and held a grand opening celebration. The event included Austin Peay State University Cheerleaders and the Governors Mascot.
The first 100 guests received a golden ticket valid for a FREE small Potato Oles® for a year. The ticket is redeemable for one FREE small order of Potato Olés every week for one year.
Taco John’s is located on Riverside Drive in Clarksville. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
“Cry-Baby: The Musical” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Friday
May 31, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The wait is nearly over! “Cry-Baby: The Musical”, based on the John Waters cult classic film, opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Friday, June 3rd at 8:00pm.
In keeping with our pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30pm Friday for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Crumbl Cookies treats Clarksville
May 20, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Since the announcement that one was coming to Clarksville, Crumbl Cookies have been the rave over the internet and on local social media. So I thought I would stop by real quick this past weekend, pick up some cookies, try them and see what the fuss was all about.
Boy was I surprised when I got there and saw the line. The inside was full and the line stretched down the block.
Crumbl Cookies (L to R) Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Milk Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Potato Chip, and Peanut Butter Bar. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
March to the Past was held Saturday at Fort Defiance Civil War Park
May 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted March to the Past at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
“We are doing our annual March to the Past today. This is a Friends of Fort Defiance event. We help hold it once a year. This event is actually older than the building. The building has been here 11 years but they have been doing March to the Past for over 15 years. So we kinda of inherited this event when we started up here,” stated William Parker, the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance.
George Wallace telling visitors about some of the equipment a soldier might have carried during the Civil War. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Roxy Regional Theatre to unveil 40th Anniversary Season on June 15th
May 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, is poised to enter its 40th year of live entertainment on the corner of Franklin and First in historic downtown Clarksville.
Executive Director Ryan Bowie and the Roxy Regional Theatre Board of Directors are hosting “The Official Unveiling of the 40th Anniversary Season” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, June 15th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
The cast of Cry-Baby: The Musical will provide live musical entertainment, featuring hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Tables will be themed around each production, featuring hors d’oeuvres and libations from local vendors, including Chartwells Catering, MB Roland Distillery, Premier Crush and others.
Clarksville Downtown Market kicks off 2022 Season
May 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Saturday, May 14th, 2022 was opening day for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Clarksville Downtown Market. Hundreds of people descended on Downtown Clarksville’s public square looking to buy fresh produce, handcrafted items, flowers, farm grown meats and eggs, as well as food items.
There were giveaways at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth, Altra Federal Credit Union booth as well as the Blue Cord Realty booth. In all, there were 92 vendors present displaying their goods to all those that attended.
Clarksville Downtown Market. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Fort Defiance to host March to the Past
May 12, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Ever wondered what 19th-century life was like? Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host March to the Past on Saturday, May 14th from 10:00am to 3:00pm to give you a glimpse into that time.
The event, in collaboration with The Friends of Fort Defiance, will be a day of 19th-century living history demonstrations including Civil War camp life, musket and artillery firing, period cooking, and children’s activities.
March to the Past
Crumbl Cookies opens in Clarksville Thursday, May 12th
May 11, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Crumbl Cookies recently announced that, “The world’s best cookies are coming to Clarksville, Tennessee.” In fact the store is opening its doors on Thursday, May 12th, 2022.
