TENNESSEE TRIUMPH WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MONUMENT was placed in the Public Square in August 2020. It was…read morecreated by the sculptor, Roy Butler. The monument represents " all Clarksville women who worked for suffrage and voted" . The statue is a 7 foot sculpture of a lady placing her vote in a ballot box and holding a scroll that reads, "Women, use your vote." It is a Clarksville landmark and roadside attraction worth visiting.

The bronze statue of John Montgomery was created by Scott Wise to remember the man who discovered…read morethe place that would later be known as Clarksville in 1784. He named the land after his friend, Gen. George Rogers Clark.

A popular road side attraction in this area is the statue of Frank Sutton in Clarksville, TN. Frank…read moreSutton was one of Clarksville's famous residents. He was, also, a famous actor on television. He played the memorable role of "Sgt. Carter" from the CBS sitcom, "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. . More information about this iconic statue: Source : https://www.visitclarksvilletn.com/listing/frank-sutton-statue/138/ The statue of Frank Sutton emerged glowing in the midday sun and evoked oohs and ahs from the crowd when it was unveiled in May 2017. Sculptor Wise's statue perfectly evokes Sutton's famous "Sgt. Carter" from the CBS sitcom, "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.," with his trademark hat, lean-forward stance, square jaw and flaring nostrils. Mayor Kim McMillan acknowledged that Frank Sutton remains a "favorite son" of our community. "He gave distinguished service to our country, and by all accounts, he was always fond of Clarksville, and remained true to his relatives and roots here." Mark Holleman -- civic leader and broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable & Holleman -- working with the City of Clarksville, led the drive to place the statue near the Roxy Theatre in Sutton's hometown. "This is about keeping the past alive for our youngsters, like these students who gather here with us today," Holleman said. "This all started when one of my agents, Pat Powers, a distant relative of Frank Sutton, and I started talking about making this a company project. It was a long two years of hard work, but it turned out great, thanks to Scott Wise, the City, and of course, the group of investors who contributed the money." Sutton, whose parents met while working at The Leaf-Chronicle, took to the stage as a student at East High School in Nashville, where his family moved when he was 8. He returned to Clarksville after high school and worked as a radio announcer. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific. After the war, he began a notable career as an actor, with many TV roles in shows. But Sutton will always be remembered for his breakthrough role as tough Marine Corps Sgt. Vince Carter in the "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C." television series with Jim Nabors. He chose to be buried in Clarksville, which he always considered home. by Richard Stevens

The museum inside the headquarters building is quite an experience to behold. Each exhibit displays…read moredepth, history, and the simplicity of the 101st Airborne Division. It was my first visit inside the building, and it was a very peaceful and moving experience.

As the HQ of one of the most famous military units in history, you'd expect the 101st building to…read morehave some historical displays... and you'd be spot on. The structure itself is unique and sets itself apart from anything else on base. Big and blue! The first thing you might notice is the walls adorned with historical artifacts, signs and sculptures... that is if you miss the 10' obelisk outside. As you walk further in, there's an impressive Medal of Honor Rotunda with life sized jumper suspended my parachute lines in the center. Pretty Cool. Walk around. You'll see a display dedicated to Old Abe, the Eagle on the 101st insignia. My favorite was the small statue of the Paratrooper with the air-filled chute after landing. Brought back memories of trying to unclip while the parachute was nearly dragging me along the ground. Check out the pictures. Hope you enjoy.

Used to be worth the trip to get a hike in, especially the river bank trail across from main…read moreparking, but now all the trails are intentionally being overgrown. Unfortunately, not worth the time for a ten minute loop. Bring back the trails to explore.

After picking up our puppy. We came to this park for a few minutes before heading home. It was…read morehot at noon around 94F. Most folks were by the water tubing or fishing. We couldn't walk much with the puppy who was in shock after leaving it's kennel.

Memorial Day 2021. The Gander Memorial by the Pratt Museum was very impressive. 256 sugar maple…read moretrees are planted by the memorial. Each one has an American flag. I knew very little about the memorial until I read about it that day. The Gander Memorial honors 248 soldiers and eight crew members who died in the tragic plane crash Dec. 12, 1985, at Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. This horrific plane crash resulted in single largest loss of life the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has ever endured. I enjoyed walking on the sidewalk circling the memorial. It was a time to meditate and remember.

The most iconic building in Clarksville, TN, has over 125 years of documented history. The…read morewell-designed architecture even withstood an F3 tornado in January 1999. It transformed from a Federal Post Office to the Department of Electricity, and now a beautiful museum to showcase Clarksville's rich culture and history for all ages to enjoy. We enjoyed a group of self-guided and museum-guided tours that included story time, a craft activity, a scavenger hunt, and a plethora of hands-on educational fun. The kids enjoyed the interactive model trains exhibit, Explorer's Landing, and Art Studio. Check out their website membership, group rates, special events, and ways to donate to this beautiful museum. It's truly worth a visit. Highly Recommend!!!

Usually I like to tie up my reviews with a nice ending of how my visit to a place was. For this…read morereview, I am cutting the foreplay to tell you how this review ends, so you will be compelled to read more or to skip this review entirely. Keep reading: In a nutshell, this is the place to go to learn everything you need to know about Clarksville, Tennessee. The museum is very clean. The staff is courteous and very professional. The art from the temporary exhibits was profound, sensational, and brought me to another time and world beyond Clarksville. If you are looking for this, please read the rest of my review. ******************** The Customs House Museum has been on my to go list since I moved here. The Museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as part of their monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day. It was the perfect rainy Saturday, and it was easy finding the museum.I found an empty parking space and headed off to the wrong direction. Turned around and found the place instantly. Megan at the front desk gave me a map to the museum. She even showed me a photograph of the music store Jimi Hendrix went to when he was a soldier in Fort Campbell. I wandered slowly to each room in the museum. The most fascinating exhibits were: 15 Over 50: A Women's History Month Exhibition March 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 March 7 - June 9 Kimbrough Gallery This exhibition features 15 contemporary women artists from across the country all over age 50. Works include photography, painting, and sculpture done in a variety of styles. Johan Hagaman was my favorite artist. I found her statement very profound. It stood out more than the art she created to represent it. JOHAN HAGAMAN | SCULPTOR ARTIST STATEMENT: Passing clouds. Poetry. Climbing vines. Current events. I am a collector of often unrelated and ambiguous images and ideas - not looking for anything in particular, but noticing patterns; and I try to process what it means -- how we have been shaped, and what is seeking to emerge--by making something formal. Being covered in vines, leaves, birds - a metaphor that has become a dominant theme in my work for some time - is both about paying attention and also about how what we are paying attention to determines how we shape our world, and are shaped by and tied to it in a circle of reciprocity. - Johan Hagaman This statement was the most mind provoking Item in the museum to me. It still reverberates in my head. She put into words and art the idea of how we create our REALITY and design our world. She shows this by having vines, leaves, and birds emerging from her sculptures of people. ********* MIKE ANDREWS: A NEW VISION: Crouch Gallery - A local teacher & sculptor working in wood and limestone brings his new pieces to the Crouch Gallery. Included in the show are Andrew's figurative pieces, abstract benches, and wall-mounted forms. His work is simple, elegant, and compelled me. It reminded me of the time I touched gigantic expensive vases made of stone or clay that held skeletal remains of the dead. It was a burial reserved for the very wealthy. Absolutely mesmerizing how a sculpture or vase can evoke zen, calm, and a magical zing. ******* My third and final favorite: BECOMING CLARKSVILLE: HONORING LEGACIES OF LEADERSHIP Explore Clarksville's history in Becoming Clarksville: Honoring Legacies of Leadership. Find out how local agriculture, industry, education, culture, government, medicine, military, and transportation have all contributed to the city of today, and learn about the leaders who have shaped our history. The exhibit also includes engaging computer interactives and a film area. Very impressed with this historical exhibit and the film area. I watched all the films and read everything displayed about Fort Campbell. I plan to go back to the Custom Museum again and revisit this area again. I wanted to read everything about Clarksville, yet my time was limited. ************ In a nutshell, this is the place to go to learn everything you need to know about Clarksville. The museum is very clean. The staff is courteous and very professional. The art from the temporary exhibits was profound, sensational, and brought me to another time and world beyond Clarksville. Thank you for reading this review. 7:07 AM time to have a brand new day.

Fort Defiance (formerly also known as Fort Sevier & Fort Bruce)…read more We loved the little walking path that was here. It shows some of the original earthworks. Museum was very informative. Clarksville, TN in the 1860's was a vital communication/transportation center for the Confederacy. It was a major producer of tobacco and agricultural goods but became an important source of iron (its local foundries producing cannon, artillery shells and musket balls for the Confederate army early in the war). Clarksville's location at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers made it a strategic point. The Confederates in preparing for the city's defense constructed Fort Sevier on a hill that commands the two rivers. On February 19, 1862, Union gunboats came up the river from Fort Donelson and reported the fort displayed a white flag and was left deserted. The Union took over the fort and enlarged it so that it would control traffic on the Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Pike. After the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, Clarksville became a Federal recruitment center for the induction of free blacks and former slaves into the Union service.

We stopped by since we were killing some time in town for a wedding later in the day. The small…read moremuseum was pretty interesting as was the video. If so inclined they have a long walking path down to the river ( beware the path back is uphill). The fort itself is not much to see given it is just earthen walls. Nice views to downtown c-ville. Ok especially if you are a civil war history buff but for all others... meh.

This marker is located on a highway island next to the actual Old Post House, across the street…read morefrom one of the gates to Fort Campbell and just south of the Kentucky/Tennessee border. The building is apparently one of the oldest buildings in the area. It was closed today but the marker reads, "Located at Oak Grove, midway between Clarksville and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Old Post Office served as a stop for the triweekly stagecoaches which operated between Nashville and the Ohio River towns. This building was erected in the 1830's or earlier and has also been used as a post office, church storeroom, and residence." There is parking available. [Review 16329 overall - 272 in Tennessee - 1836 of 2021.]

I always stop by this gallery in downtown and have a chat with Ola. There is always something new…read moreand different in the art gallery. You may or may not like you or love it, but it always attracts the eye to look and sometimes wonder. Ola is always friendly and authentic. Every time I go there, it is enjoyable.

Great atmosphere and the artist is very personable. I…read morewould recommend this to anyone looking for a good time.