Clarksville Living Magazine

07/03/2025

Show us how you’re celebrating Independence Day!

Fireworks, BBQ, flags, or just good vibes: drop a photo or fun GIF in the comments and show us your red, white & blue spirit!

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📸Tony Centonze/Clarksville Living Magazine

07/03/2025

☀️When the summer sun blazes over Middle Tennessee, locals know where to go: the river!

In our latest issue, Linda Austin shares your guide to floating, paddling, and tanking down the Red River.

From choosing the right outfitter to packing like a pro and partying with your float crew, this article has everything you need to make the most of your river days. 🛶

📍 Whether you’re a first-time floater or a seasoned river rat, let this be your blueprint for a safe, splashy, memory-filled summer.

07/03/2025

🇺🇸 Let Freedom Ring — Tonight!

Celebrate America’s 249th birthday with an unforgettable evening of patriotic music and reflection! 🎶

📍 Tonight at 7 PM
📌 First Presbyterian Church | 213 Main Street
🎷 Featuring The Cumberland Winds & Charlie King
🗣️ Guest Speaker: Dr. Dewey Browder on “Patriotism Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”

🎟️ Free & open to the public

🪑 ADA entrance via Third Street | More info on parking at Cumberland Winds’ website

https://cumberlandwinds.org/wp/events/

Come be inspired, uplifted, and proud, right here in Clarksville.

July 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Concert Band “Independence Day Concert” First Presbyterian Church 213 Main St, Clarksville, TN, United States Sponsored by The Villages

07/03/2025

🎆 Friendly Fireworks Reminder

Good morning, Clarksville! As we celebrate this week, here’s a quick reminder from our local police department to help keep the fun safe and respectful for all:

✅ Fireworks may be used July 1–5, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
🚫 No fireworks in city parks or on public property unless it’s a city-sponsored event.
👧 Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult (18+).
🏥 Please stay 600 ft away from schools, churches, hospitals, and similar areas when lighting fireworks.
🚗 And please—never ignite fireworks from vehicles or near people.

Let’s keep it festive and safe! 🎇🇺🇸
Clarksville Police Department

07/02/2025

🎉 Happy 5th Anniversary to Mom and Dad’s Music! 🎸
From a handshake lease to a local treasure, Sarah & Lloyd built a guitar-lover’s dream in Clarksville.
Go visit, vibe out, and celebrate their milestone! 🐶🎶 momanddadsmusic.com/anniversary.htm

07/02/2025

🎨✨ Calling all artists! ✨🎨

Join us at Artsville Fest Art Gala from 5:00 - 9:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and competition! Submit your masterpiece for just $25, all ages welcome!
🔹 Submission Link: https://www.artsvillefest.com/event-details-registration/gala-art-entry
🔹 2D Art: Up to 24″×24″
🔹 Sculpture: Max 5 lbs, fits on a 24″×24″ platform

🏆 Awards & Prizes:
• Fan Favorite Award: Virtual gallery voting at $1/vote (cash prize proceeds for the Fan Favorite Award!)
• Social Gallery: Rack up LIKE votes on social media
• Jury Awards: Special recognitions from our expert panel with various awards TBD

Don’t miss your chance to shine in our Gala spotlight. Submit today and let your art take center stage! 🎉

07/02/2025

Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration 🎆

📍 Thursday, July 3 at Liberty Park

🕔 Park opens at 5 PM | 🎤 Music at 5:30 PM | 🎆 Fireworks at 9:10 PM

🎶 Free concert, local food trucks, Strawberry Alley brews & more!

🚐 Free shuttles start at 5 PM from:

• CMCSS Facilities – 1312 Hwy 48-13
• Downtown Parking Garage – 131 S. First St.
• Courthouse – Second St.

🚗 ADA parking available at Wilma Rudolph Event Center (limited).

🍽 Liberty Park Grill parking: $25 w/ $15 food voucher.

🐾 No pets allowed (except service animals)

⚠️ Liberty Park closes July 2 at 3:30 PM | Reopens July 4

More details: cityofclarksville.com/666

Let’s celebrate together, Clarksville! 🇺🇸✨
📸 Tony Centonze

07/02/2025

⭐️ Love local stories? Help us keep telling them! ⭐️

Nominate Clarksville Living Magazine for Best Publication/Magazine in the Best of Clarksville 2025

We’re so honored to serve this incredible community with 18 years of stories, snapshots, and local love!

And now, we’d be so grateful for your support once more. 💛

Nominations for Best of Clarksville are OPEN through July 31, and we’d be honored if you’d consider nominating Clarksville Living Magazine for Best Publication/Magazine.

You can nominate once per day per email here 👉 bestofclarksville.org/nominations

📣 We were voted Best Publication/Magazine last year thanks to YOU, and we’d love the chance to do it again!

Your support keeps local stories alive and keeps us doing what we love most: celebrating the people, places, and passions that make Clarksville truly shine.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for letting us be part of your story. ⭐️

Let’s do this together! 💪

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07/02/2025

The July/August issue of Clarksville Living is bursting with summer stories, local legends, and heartfelt community moments.

🌟 This issue features:

- Sibling duo Margaret & Billy Renkl at the Clarksville Writers Conference

- A behind-the-scenes visit with world-renowned portrait artist Maestro Igor Babailov

- Toni Muñoz’s inspiring “Cord of Courage” story

- A splash of summer fun at the Youth Fishing Rodeo, Kiwanis Rodeo, Beachaven Summer Fest, and more

- A River Adventure Guide for making the most of Tennessee’s waterways

- Plus: Community highlights, local dining, business spotlights, events, and family favorites

📸 Cover photo by Tony Centonze 🎆

07/02/2025

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 249th birthday with an evening of inspiring music and heartfelt reflection!

Join The Cumberland Winds on Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main Street, for a free patriotic concert that stirs the soul.

🎷Featuring Charlie King performing beloved classics like “My Country ’Tis of Thee” and “God Bless America”, plus a powerful message from guest speaker Dr. Dewey Browder on “Patriotism Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.”

🪑 Free & OPEN to the public.

ADA entrance via Third Street; visit the Cumberland Winds website for parking details.

Let freedom ring—right here in Clarksville! 🎶

📸 D.C. Thomas/Clarksville Living Magazine

Cumberland Winds