Take Time to Explore Downtown Clarksville!

 With the weather warming up, it has become the perfect time of year to explore the downtown area of Clarksville! Along with wonderful local restaurants such as Blackhorse and Kimo's, there are several locally-owned shops and Clarksville's beloved theatre, the Roxy. In time, I look forward to covering all of these spaces in detail as businesses become more open throughout the weeks.

Another great piece of Downtown Clarksville is the extensive collection of statues. With the coronavirus taking up the majority of 2020, even I wasn't aware of the new statue being dedicated in downtown Clarksville in celebration of 100 years of women's right to vote. Unveiled on August 15th, 2020, the "Tennessee Triumph" suffrage statue stands proudly at Public Square. She is reported to be Clarksville's 27th piece of public art, and one of many statues smattered across the downtown area. Other statues include Frank Sutton as Sargent Carter, Lenora 'Nora' Witzel, and "The Day After" which shows a man reading a newspaper to signify the work of the Leaf Chronicle to publish the day after a tornado tore apart the downtown area.

If you have time this summer, head downtown to explore a historic area of Clarksville! Between murals, statues, and beautiful architecture, you'll find yourself with a lot to take in.