{"id":28177,"date":"2019-11-20T14:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T20:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=28177"},"modified":"2019-11-20T11:46:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T17:46:04","slug":"visit-clarksville-announces-tennessee-east-west-all-star-classic-to-be-held-in-clarksville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2019\/11\/20\/visit-clarksville-announces-tennessee-east-west-all-star-classic-to-be-held-in-clarksville\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Clarksville announces Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic to be held in Clarksville"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"VisitClarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 Tennessee\u2019s top 88 senior football players will once again compete in Clarksville for the Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic, scheduled to be played at Austin Peay State University on Friday, December 13th, 2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very excited for the players and coaches who have accepted an invitation to be a part of Tennessee\u2019s premier all-star event,\u201d stated Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) Executive Director Bill Marbet.<\/p>\n

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Tennessee\u2019s East and West seniors face off at the 2018 All-Star Classic at Austin Peay State University. (David Smith)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cNot only does this game showcase much of Tennessee\u2019s high school football talent, it also gives players an opportunity to show college coaches from smaller division schools that they are worthy of consideration for scholarship offers,\u201d continued Marbet.<\/p>\n

Last month, TACA officials and Visit Clarksville announced a four-year contract to stage the game at Fortera Stadium in Clarksville. The contract solidifies the presence of the contest in Clarksville through the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Clarksville to families across the state of Tennessee, many of whom have never visited before,\u201d said Visit Clarksville Chairman Kyle Luther. \u201cWhile athletes are involved in daily practices, parents enjoy exploring the city and trying different restaurants. It\u2019s just enough time to whet their appetite for a longer visit later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marbet was also very complimentary for those in Clarksville who make All-Star Week such a memorable event. \u201cAll of us involved in staging this event are most appreciative of the support that people at Austin Peay, Visit Clarksville and Ft. Campbell have shown us,\u201d he continued. \u201cThe memories our players and coaches take away from this game will last a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n

General admission tickets are $10.00 each for ages 3 and up. Kickoff for the game is set for 7:00pm at Fortera Stadium. Area high school football players who are wearing their high school jersey and are accompanied by one of their coaches will be admitted to the game for free.<\/p>\n

About Visit Clarksville<\/h3>\n

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Tourism Commission was established by the State of Tennessee in 1979 to positively influence tourism in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area by promoting tourist attractions, hosting conventions, group tours and engaging in large-scale marketing efforts. In 2015, the organization adopted the Visit Clarksville brand.<\/p>\n

Visit Clarksville is governed by nine-member board of director members and is funded by a portion of the local hotel-motel tax.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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