2019-2020 Community Guide and Directory GUTS
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Attractions<br />
ART GALLERIES &<br />
PUBLIC ART<br />
Art galleries <strong>and</strong> public art are<br />
scattered throughout Clarksville.<br />
Venues feature local <strong>and</strong> regional<br />
artists in rotating <strong>and</strong> permanent<br />
exhibits. Stop in any number of<br />
local businesses <strong>and</strong> you’re likely to<br />
enjoy rotating exhibits there as well.<br />
Local artists of all media comprise<br />
the Downtown Artists Co-op.<br />
The Customs House Museum<br />
& Cultural Center <strong>and</strong> Austin Peay<br />
State University showcase fine art<br />
year around.<br />
BEACHAVEN WINERY<br />
Enjoy tours <strong>and</strong> tastings at one<br />
of Tennessee’s premier commercial<br />
wineries. Each of the award-winning<br />
wines are available on-site as well<br />
as unique gift shop items. In the<br />
summer months, the vineyard is host<br />
to an outdoor concert series,<br />
Jazz on the Lawn.<br />
1100 Dunlop Lane | 931-645-8867<br />
beachavenwinery.com<br />
CIVIL WAR TRAIL<br />
The Civil War left a huge imprint on<br />
Clarksville’s history <strong>and</strong> heritage.<br />
Several famed Civil War battlefields<br />
<strong>and</strong> points of interest are located<br />
here. Trail markers can be found<br />
at designated points of interest<br />
throughout the city.<br />
Welcome Center<br />
180 Holiday Drive | 931-553-8467<br />
clarksvillecivilwar.com<br />
CLARKSVILLE GREENWAY<br />
Railroad lines have been converted<br />
into walking <strong>and</strong> biking trails.<br />
This 9-mile paved trail is lined with<br />
trees, benches <strong>and</strong> overlook points.<br />
Parking lot space is also provided.<br />
931-645-7476 | 1100 Pollard Road<br />
cityofclarksville.com<br />
CLARKSVILLE SPEEDWAY<br />
Open Feb. through Nov. the<br />
speedway offers 1/8-mile drag races.<br />
The speedway is sanctioned by<br />
UMP <strong>and</strong> runs eight different classes<br />
of races. Races are held Fri. <strong>and</strong> Sat.<br />
night weather permitting.<br />
1600 Needmore Rd. | 931-645-2523<br />
clarksvillespeedway.com<br />
CUMBERLAND RIVERWALK<br />
A 1.5 mile paved promenade along<br />
the Cumberl<strong>and</strong> River, connecting on<br />
the south end to the Upl<strong>and</strong> Trail <strong>and</strong><br />
downtown via a Pedestrian overpass<br />
<strong>and</strong> recently extended on the north<br />
end to parallel the Red River.<br />
Riverside Drive | 931-645-7476<br />
cityofclarksville.com<br />
CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM<br />
& CULTURAL CENTER<br />
Built in 1898 as an United States<br />
Post Office <strong>and</strong> Customs House for<br />
the flourishing tobacco trade, this<br />
architecturally fascinating structure<br />
is among the most photographed<br />
buildings in the region. The museum<br />
features rotating shows, galleries<br />
<strong>and</strong> a sculpture garden. Permanent<br />
exhibits <strong>and</strong> an interactive children’s<br />
area are available year-round.<br />
200 S. Second Street<br />
931-553-8467<br />
customshousemuseum.org<br />
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