Clarksville (Tennessee)

Restored brick sidewalks and intersections, period lighting, benches and planters, the Franklin Street thoroughfare represents the centerpiece of a re-emerging downtown district. Explore the area at your leisure by taking the self-guided Walk Clarksville tour. The area features:

• Shopping at a number of antique shops and boutiques.
• Locally-owned restaurants offering everything from gourmet pizzas and burgers to German cuisine.
• Professional productions at a 1940s modern art theatre.
• Stunning architecture dating to the early 1850s.
• Austin Peay State University, Emerald Hill and Archwood, one of the cities finest representations of Italianate Revival architecture, as well as the Mabel Larson Gallery.
• Cumberland RiverWalk, McGregor Park, Riverside Drive. Any season of the year, the Cumberland RiverWalk is a site to behold. The 15-acre park features a RiverCenter with permanent historical displays, a playground, performance stages, picnic areas, and amphitheatre and a pedestrian over walk to historic downtown Clarksville. There are events like summer's Riverfest to winter's Christmas on the Cumberland, and walks adorned by sunsets and colorful autumn foliage.

• Historic Collinsville, 4711 Weakley Road, ☏ +1 931-648-9141. May 17-October 14, Th-Su 1PM-5PM. Other times/dates by appointment. Southside. Sprawled over 40 rolling acres, Historic Collinsville is a restored pioneer settlement featuring outbuildings that date from 1830 - 1870. The 30-minute drive from downtown along winding rural backroads provides some of the best countryside scenery in Montgomery County and makes the trip an experience of its own. Scheduled special events make the visit even more educational costumed docents perform day-to-day takes. The grounds include picnic areas and walking trails. Admission charged. 
• 🌍 Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, 200 S. 2nd Street, ☏ +1 931-648-5780. Tu- Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM, closed M. Tennessee's second largest general museum, the Customs House Museum is a "must" for family and history buffs alike. Built in 1898 for the flourishing tobacco trade, this architecturally fascinating structure is one of the region's most photographed buildings. Located in the heart of the historic downtown district, the Center features both permanent and rotating exhibits and an Explorer's Floor - a special area for the entire family to solve puzzles and play games. Admission charged. 
• 🌍 Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum, Tennessee Avenue, Building 5702, Fort Campbell, ☏ +1 270-798-3215. M-Sa 9:30AM-4:3OPM, closed Sundays, and Christmas and New Years. It traces the history of the "Screaming Eagles" from World War II engagements to Vietnam to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Just outside the museum, various aircraft, military equipment and monuments are on display. These massive machines are sure to capture the imagination of every child and child-at-heart. Free. 
• 🌍 Fort Defiance (End of Walker Street, New Providence Area), ☏ +1-931-648-5780. Daily, Dawn-Dusk. Fort Defiance is a well-preserved Civil War outpost used by the Confederate Army. Overlooking the Cumberland and Red Rivers, Fort Defiance was surrendered without a shot by the Confederates following the fall of Fort Donelson. (updated Dec 2020)
• L & N Train Station (Commerce and 10th Streets), ☏ +1-931-553-2486. Tu Th Sa 9AM-1PM. Built in 1890, the L & N Train Station is the scene for the Monkees' hit, "Last Train To Clarksville". This was once one of the busiest locations in Clarksville, with soldiers and civilians departing and arriving daily. (updated Dec 2020)
• Sevier Station, 120 Duncan St, ☏ +1 931 472-3351. This site is where Fort Defiance stood during the Civil War before the Confederate forces burned it down. It was built by the Confederacy and captured by the Union in 1862. The outer earthworks are still in great condition and gun platforms are even still discernible. 

• Smith-Trahern Mansion (1st & McClure Streets), ☏ +1-931-648-9998. M-F 9:30AM-2:30PM. Evenings and weekends by appointment. Built in 1858 by wealthy tobacconist Christopher Smith, this materpiece overlooks the Cumberland River. Constructed during the troubled Pre-Civil War era, the home reflects the transition between Greek Revival and Italianate styles, which were so popular at that time. The home boasts grand hallways, an exquisite curved staircase and a "widow's walk" on the roof. In March 1988, the Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission charged.. (updated Dec 2020)
• Emerald Hill Mansion, 751 N. 2nd St, ☏ +1 931-221-7979. M-F 9AM-4PM. This building began as a farmhouse in the 1820s and has undergone two major renovations in 1900 and 1909. Containing many of the original furnishings, it is the home for the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill-Alumni Relations and Development Offices of the Austin Peay State University. Free. 

Public Artworks are scattered throughout downtown.

• Wilma Rudolph Statue, McGregor Park, Riverside Drive, 931-645-7476. To honor one of America's most outstanding Olympic athletes and her legacy, a bronze statue of Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph was hand-crafted in her likeness by local sculptor Howard Brown. The statue of her three-time gold medalist resides at the base of the pedestrian overpass at College Street and Riverside Drive. Free
• Public Square / Eternal Flame, Between Franklin and Main Streets, Downtown, 931-645-7444. Free. The facade of the former City Hall Building with it sweeping Romanesque arch was constructed in 1941, although the building is much older. Erected in the median in 2004, an Enternal Flame stands to honor the sacrifices of soldiers and their families.
• Millennium Plaza & Public Art, 1 Millennium Plaza, 931-648-5787. The Montgomery County Courthouse and Courts Center feature photographic displays illustrating Montgomery county's fascinating history and heritage. In addition to the bronze fountain in the Millennium Plaza, two bronze statues are located at 1st and Franklin Streets and 2nd and Commerce Streets. A mural depicting Clarksville architecture is located on Franklin Street. Free.
• Mabel Larson Gallery, Harned Hall, Austin Peay Campus, 931-221-7333. Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM. Mabel Larson Gallery is house in Harned Hall on the campus of Austin Peay State University. On exhibition is selected art from the University's permanent art collection.

Clarksville is a golfer's paradise with a climate that makes golf virtually a year round sport. "11th Best City in the U.S. for Public Golf" by Golf Digest, Clarksville courses offer beautiful greens at affordable prices.

• Clarksville Country Club, 224 Fairway Drive, ☏ +1 931-647-5674. 
• Cole Park, 1610 101st Airborne Division Blvd, ☏ +1 270-798-4906. Ft. Campbell. 
• Eastland Green, 550 Clubhouse Lane, ☏ +1 931-358-9051. 
• Mason Rudolph, 1514 Golf Club Lane, ☏ +1 931-645-7479. 
• Swan Lake, 581 Dunbar Cave Rd, ☏ +1 931-648-0479. 

Clarksville has a variety of bowling centers to choose from with standard to black light bowling. All offer bowling times and shoe rentals. The centers also offer snack bars and evening entertainment. Call the centers for open times and events.

• Hooper Bowling Center, 5380 Tennessee Ave, ☏ +1 931-431-6347. Ft. Campbell. 
• The Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center, 430 Warfield Blvd, ☏ +1 931-647-2695. 
• Skyline Lanes, 201 Kraft St, ☏ +1 931-645-2456. 

The bounty of the Cumberland and Red Rivers is a haven for water enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy water skiing, jet skis, fishing or just cruising the river, the area offers a beautiful setting for fun in the sun. The area's Cumberland River was named one of the top catfishing spots in the U.S. by Field and Stream.