destination DOWNTOWN Clarksville has one of the most vibrant, charming, walkable downtowns out there. Filled with activities throughout the year, the streets of downtown are accustomed to festivals, concerts, and events. However, during the summer time, the city shines even brighter. May is upon us and it brings back concerts, festivals, our weekly Clarksville Downtown Market, Art Walk, and other fan favorites. Historic Downtown Clarksville is a constantly thriving hub for community. Youth and creativity flow through the campus of Austin Peay State University and spill out onto our streets. Young families stationed at Fort Campbell take
Clarksville is the kind of place that steals your heart before you even realize it’s gone. Southern Hospitality, the tangible presence of innovation, niche amenities, friendly smiles, and overwhelming spirit of creativity combine create a harmonic chorus that your heartsong can’t resist.
leisurely Sunday strolls, friends brunch together at Strawberry Alley, and urban explorers dot the sidewalks. The walkability of downtown is refreshing, and the streets are paved with history. Clarksville has always been a city marked by ingenuity. In a simple jaunt from the Customs House Museum down to Franklin Street there are quiet historical markers all along the way. Notably, there is a marker for the first woman-owned bank in Tennessee. First Woman’s Bank of Tennessee was founded by Brenda Vineyard Runyon in Clarksville, Tennessee, in 1919. Her bank was the first bank VIP CLARKSVILLE MAGAZINE'S BEST OF THE BEST VOTING BEGINS MAY 9TH • 61
