Governor’s Square Mall Grand Reopening & Veteran’s Day Celebration
November 12, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville marked a special dual celebration on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, with hundreds of locals turning out to commemorate the mall’s grand reopening alongside a vibrant Veterans Day celebration.
From 11:00am to 2:00pm, the mall buzzed with energy as visitors enjoyed festivities, free treats, and a first look at the mall’s impressive new renovations.
Kicking off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the event was briefly graced with a light rain sprinkle, adding charm to the grand reopening. After the ribbon was cut, attendees moved inside to discover a lively array of activities, from photo booths and celebrity look-alikes to an array of entertainment options spread across the newly revamped space.
Governor’s Square Mall Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
“We’re excited about today. This is the kickoff of a grand reopening of Governors Square Mall here in Clarksville. We’re doing a celebration to kick off the holiday season as well as to celebrate Veterans Day,” said Anthony Cafaro Jr., Cafaro Company Co-President. “Everything you see inside and outside the mall is new. We’ve transformed the mall from the floors to the ceiling. We think that people are going to enjoy the fresh, modern environment.”
“I want to say thank you to the Cafaro Company for their investment in our community. We want to say thank you to Governor Square Mall for being a member investor in the Clarksville Chamber. We have a saying in the chamber that we’re stronger together. Thank you for helping us be strong, and thank you to the community,” said Brian Zacharias, Clarksville City Council.
The mall’s recent renovations brought a fresh look, including sleek new lighting, updated flooring, and state-of-the-art equipment. Mall-goers were also excited to learn about new attractions on the horizon: the much-anticipated Dave & Buster’s will open on November 25th, and a brand-new Phoenix Theaters complex is set to debut in May 2025, promising a first-rate entertainment experience for Clarksville residents.
Anthony Cafaro Jr., Cafaro Company Co-President. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
“I think this is absolutely great. It’s just another indication of how well Clarksville-Montgomery County is doing. The growth in our businesses and the revitalization of the Governor Square Mall is just a plus,” Mike Rainey, Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Chair, stated.
“You gotta see it to believe it. But this is really something that’s a major reinvestment in the community,” Jordan G. Hohman, Vice President of Project Development for Phoenix Theatres, commented. “We have a big project ahead of us that people are going to enjoy. I think what it does is bring the movie theater to the kind of standard that you expect looking at the rest of this mall. It really brings it into a modern era.”
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Food vendors inside the mall’s main entrance joined in the festivities by handing out free samples that delighted attendees. Favorites included fresh cookies from Great American Cookies, savory pretzel bites from Auntie Anne’s, and flavorful chicken gyros from Same’s Greek Cafe.
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus with a little girl outside the mall. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
Other vendors like Chopsticks Japan, Subway, China Wok, Gini’s Java, and Cinnabon kept the crowd energized with offerings from egg rolls to turkey wraps, ensuring there was something for everyone.
“I’ve been here since 1989, and this is the biggest and best get-together I’ve seen here in the City of Clarksville. Thank you all,” commented Robert Swearingen.
“The renovated new look just brings a new vibe to the mall. It is just another recommitment to the community that we wanted to celebrate with everybody. We are super excited that there are other deals in the works. There are a lot more bigger businesses and better things looking to move towards Governor’s Square Mall,” Governor’s Square Mall Marketing Director Thomas Locke stated.
Shoppers and veterans alike expressed excitement over the revitalized mall and the day’s festivities. Governor’s Square Mall’s grand reopening was more than a celebration of a transformed shopping destination; it was a community event, bringing people together in appreciation of local veterans and in anticipation of a new era for one of Clarksville’s cherished gathering places.
Taco John’s® to Celebrate a Bigger. Bolder. Better Grand Opening in Clarksville
December 9, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Taco John’s is ready to serve its signature tacos, burritos and crispy Potato Olés® with more of the Clarksville community.
Located at 1806 Fort Campbell Boulevard, less than one mile away from the main gates of the actual Fort Campbell, the popular quick-service taco restaurant will be celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, December 12th at 10:00am.
Taco John’s. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
APSU holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Aviation Science Facility
June 12, 2021
Clarksville, TN – A black Robinson R44 helicopter emblazoned with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) logo swooped low over a cheering crowd at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport on Friday morning, June 11th, 2021.
Austin Peay State University ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Aviation Science Facility. (APSU)
Manna Café Ministries to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Refuge Community Center
February 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly completed Refuge Community Center.
The ceremony will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 503 D Street.
The ceremony will be followed by an open house of the Refuge and the Manna Village until 6:00pm.
Manna Café’s Kenny York and Victoria York in front of property that will become The Manna Village.
LG Electronics unveils $360 Million Dollar Home Appliance Factory in Clarksville Tennessee
May 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Today, May 29th, 2019, LG Electronics held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new million-square-foot home appliance manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, where the company is now producing its top-rated washing machines* for the U.S. market.
The $360 million factory, believed to be the most advanced, integrated washing machine production plant in the world, already employs more than 550 American workers who are supporting continued production ramp-up – helping to accelerate delivery of LG’s innovative home appliances to better meet U.S. consumer demand.
(From left to right): U.S. Rep. Mark Green, President & CEO of LG Electronics North America William Cho, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, President of the LG Home Appliance and Air Solutions Company Dan Song and South Korean Consul General Young-jun Kim cut the ceremonial ribbon for LG’s state-of-the-art washing machine factory in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to unveil new playground at Bel-Aire Park
June 6, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation will cut ribbon Thursday morning
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of new playground equipment.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 9:00am on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at Bel-Aire Park, a neighborhood green space on Marie Drive off of Peachers Mill Road.
Bel-Aire Park’s new playground to be unveiled Thursday, June 7th.
APSU College of Business officially opens Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center at ribbon cutting ceremony
November 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University and Clarksville-Montgomery County communities got to see the future of the University’s College of Business on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 as it celebrated the opening of the new Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center, located on the first floor of the Kimbrough Building, during a public ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the APSU College of Business’ Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center Tuesday.
APSU hosting ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Jenkins Building on October 6th
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Last February, the Austin Peay State University Office of University Advancement relocated to 318 College Street, marking the beginning of APSU’s expansion into downtown Clarksville.
At 2:00pm, on Friday, October 6th, 2017 the University will officially celebrate this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the campus’ new Jenkins Building, home of University Advancement. The ceremony will take place at 416 College Street.
APSU Jenkins Building
Austin Peay State University Art + Design Building opens with ribbon cutting ceremony on September 12th
August 30, 2017
Clarksville, TN – After decades of rumors, speculations and wild hopes, a visual arts building is finally opening on the Austin Peay State University campus.
At 5:30pm on Tuesday, September 12th, 2017, the University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Art + Design Building, followed by the dedication of a donor wall and six rooms named after donors, a reception and a building tour.
Austin Peay State University’s new Art and Design Building
City of Clarksville announces ‘Born Learning Trail’ coming to Liberty Park
June 16, 2017
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, United Way to dedicate trail June 21st
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will help celebrate United Way Worldwide’s Day of Action at Liberty Park with the grand opening of the Born Learning Trail, an interactive set of activities for young children and their caregivers.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 2:00pm June 21st, 2017. Prior to the ceremony, from 8:00am to noon, 35 local United Way volunteers will help install the trail at Liberty Park.
A Born Learning Trail like this one will be installed at Liberty Park. The program was created by United Way Worldwide to promote activity and early learning opportunities for young children.
