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Guide to Recreation

  1. Thor Hill, 6, left, and Austin Sanders, 5, enjoy climbing at the McGregor Park. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE

    Parks

    The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department maintains 31 parks throughout the city and sponsors several seasonal programs, such as Movies in the Park, Jammin in the Alley and the Queen City Road Race.

    • 10:30 AM, Aug. 18, 2011
  2. Spc. David Cox, Charlie Co. Warrior Transition Battalion, plays foosball with a group of kids at Kleeman Community Center during a military appreciation day for wounded soldiers. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

    Community centers

    There are three community centers in Clarksville, all part of Parks and Recreation (645-7476).

    • 8:07 PM, Aug. 17, 2011

  3. Attractions

    Free entertainment and outdoor fun is brought to Clarksville through the McGregor Park RiverWalk. With its concrete walkways along the bank of the Cumberland River, the RiverWalk at 640 N. Riverside Drive is at the heart the River District. Comprising 15 acres, it includes a 1-mile walking trail, a 700-person capacity amphitheater, an outdoor stage with seating for more than 3,000, overlook plazas, a playground, picnic facilities, wharf, boat ramp and pedestrian overpass.

    • 10:31 AM, Aug. 18, 2011
  4. Richard Holmes, left, Dan and Barbara Joiner and Ann Ferrell spend time chatting at the Lodge. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/ROBERT SMITH

    Nightclubs & Pubs

    • Beer Box, 4527 Ashland City Road. 362-9101. K

    • 10:24 AM, Aug. 18, 2011

  5. Historic sites

    • Bell Witch Cave. The Bell Witch is said to haunt a cave in nearby Adams at 430 Keysburg Road. The story goes that a spirit known simply as Kate was determined to haunt the family of farmer John Bell, beginning in the summer of 1817. When John Bell died little more than three years later, the legend went that he had been poisoned by Kate. Even Gen. Andrew Jackson, who was prompted to investigate firsthand, said that his coach wheels had stopped mysteriously.

    • 10:22 AM, Aug. 18, 2011
  6. Joey Jackson and Angie Jenkins enjoy the sunshine glinting off the Cumberland River in February at the McGregor Park Riverwalk. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE

    Waterways

    Clarksville's southern city limits are defined by the Cumberland River, the linking waterway for barge traffic between Nashville and the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.

    • 8:34 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  7. Travis Kendrick is squeezed in a box during the Roxy Regional TheatreÕs production of ÒOnce Upon a Time.Ó THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

    Roxy Regional Theatre

    Since the early 1900s, the corner of Franklin and First has been the anchor for Clarksville's entertainment community. The Lillian, built in 1912, was the first movie house in Clarksville. Following a fire in 1913, The Lillian was rebuilt in 1914 and saw thousands of patrons enjoying first-run movies. Following a second fire in 1945 and with the advent of Fort Campbell, The Lillian was completely rebuilt and became The Roxy, offering Clarksvillians movies until 1980.

    • 8:32 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  8. Walkers enjoy the first day of spring by strolling along the Riverwalk at McGregor Park in March. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE

    Trails

    Clarksville has a system of urban trails that someday may all be connected. In the meantime, progress is being made on various sections.

    • 8:25 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  9. Steve Carter takes a turn in the mud pit with a modified four-wheel drive during the fair at the Clarksville Speedway. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/ROBERT SMITH

    Speedway

    The drivers who have won points championships at Clarksville Speedway read like a who's who list.

    • 8:24 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  10. Mike OÕMalley chips onto the ninth green during the WendyÕs Invitational at Swan Lake. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/ROBERT SMITH

    Recreation

    Recreation

    • 8:20 PM, Aug. 17, 2011

  11. Museums

    Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, 200 S. Second St. 648-5780, www.customshousemuseum.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for college students with ID and $3 for ages 6-18. Admission is free on the second Saturday of each month.

    • 8:15 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  12. Learn about the history of LBL at the Golden Pond Visitor Center at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The Leaf-Chronicle/Greg Williamson

    Land Between the Lakes

    Within an hour's drive of Clarksville are the 170,000 untamed acres of Land Between the Lakes. Visitors to the park will soon recognize that here, the wilderness rules. There are 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline, so no fancy lake houses perched where beavers or foxes might be scampering.

    • 8:14 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  13. Redbuds bloom outside the cave mouth at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. Contributed

    Dunbar Cave

    While the cave portion of the Dunbar Cave Natural Area has been closed for two years, with hopes to reopen, the exterior allows visitors many exploration opportunities.

    • 8:12 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  14. Hundreds enjoy a summer evening with wine and music at Beachaven WineryÕs Jazz on the Lawn. for The Leaf-Chronicle/Colette Sauls

    Beachaven

    Founded in 1986 by Judge William O. Beach, and Ed and Louisa Cooke, Beachaven Vineyards and Winery has continued to expand its production of award-winning wines and champagnes.

    • 3:16 PM, Aug. 17, 2011
  15. Matt Cobb, from Ashland City, plays during the 37th annual State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers Championship, held in Clarksville each year at Rossview High School. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/ROBERT SMITH

    Annual events

    Riverfest, an annual end-of-summer extravaganza, is hosted by the City of Clarksville. The annual celebration takes place along the RiverWalk and brings thousands of people to Clarksville — musicians and entertainers are the biggest attraction. The event features live music, art exhibits, river activities, food, cultural exhibits, fireworks and kid-friendly activities. Riverfest 2011 takes place Sept. 9 and Sept. 10. 648-6124. www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

    • 8:06 PM, Aug. 15, 2011

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