ADVENTURE OUT | DOWNTOWN The sculptures and statues found in downtown are snapshots in time that contribute to the rich tapestry of our community’s history. There are statues and monuments throughout our city. This feature is limited to easily accessible, walkable downtown art. Visit Clarksville says, “Along Clarksville’s historic streets, you’ll find statues, murals, fountains and sculptures. What makes Clarksville’s art different from many other cities is that most all of the pieces you’ll see were created by local artists! Don’t forget to take and share plenty of selfies as you enjoy these incredible works.” Just like the mural below, we are “bursting with pride” to be part of Clarksville.
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The Day After – Bronze statue of a seated man reading a January 23, 1999 edition of The Leaf-Chronicle, the day after an F-4 tornado destroyed much of downtown, including the courthouse and Leaf Chronicle buildings.
Lenora ‘Nora’ Witzel & Nettie Life-size bronze statue of local pioneer female photographer, and her dog. To most Clarksvillians, if they thought of her at all, Miss Nora was an eccentric, an oddly dressed, “mannish” woman doing a man’s business.
The Millennium Fountain – 16-foot bronze fountain installed with reconstruction of the area after a 1999 tornado.
Frank Sutton – Life-size bronze sculpture of the Clarksville native who portrayed “Sgt. Carter” on the CBS sitcom, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”
