DRAKE’S RIBBON CUTTING

Mike Evans & Roger Maness

Julie Parks & Jessica Todd

Calan McManus & Nikki Baker Charles Hand, Joe Filippo, Brian McCarty & Jimmy Dunn Mark Thornburg, COO of Drake’s

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the much-anticipated opening of Drake’s, which specializes in Beer, Burgers & Sushi.

“We want that ‘Cheers’ atmosphere,” Drake’s COO Mark Thornburg said. “People will get to know so many people here, and they’ll see friends they haven’t seen for a while. This concept is about atmosphere and fun. 95% of our food is made from scratch, our beef and chicken are fresh, never frozen, and that’s important to us. We have the best wings in the world. Our Sriracha dry rub wings aren’t like the Buffalo style that everyone else has. We want to be different. Our menu reflects that, especially in the way we prepare our items.”

Drake’s has been around for 12 years as of May. The Clarksville location is the 17th to be opened.

“We’re ecstatic to be in Clarksville,” Thornburg said. “This is a military town, and it’s vibrant, with lots of new things happening. This is the type of town that we love. People can come here, have great food and drinks, put aside their worries, and just have a great time.”

Michelle Corkrean & Tish Orocio

Doug Weiland & Phil Harpel