ADVENTURE OUT | DOWNTOWN STATUE SEARCH

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.

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.

The Millennium Fountain –

16-foot bronze fountain installed with reconstruction of the area after a 1999 tornado.

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.

Frank Sutton –

Life-size bronze sculpture of the Clarksville native who portrayed “Sgt. Carter” on the CBS sitcom, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”

Tennessee Triumph –

Clarksville celebrated the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, on August 15, 2020. Tennessee Triumph is a 1.25-times life-sized statue that represents all Clarksville women who worked for suffrage and voted in that first election.

John Montgomery –

Bronze statue of Clarksville’s first settler.

American Veterans of World

War II, Korea & Vietnam –

Honoring all of our service men and women who fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Children’s Fountain –

20’ x 15’ marble and bronze fountain with 18 bronze statues of children

Pillar of Cloud, Pillar of Fire –

30-foot tall steel pillar dedicated to all military personnel.

Windows to the World –

As part of a collaborative effort between Charlie Foust of Clarksville Foundry, a local institution for more than 150 years, and nationally recognized sculptor Vaughn Randall, an 8- foot diameter cast iron sculpture, Windows to the World, is the first piece of art to be installed at Clarksville’s Downtown

Commons.