About
The Cumberland and Red Rivers meander quietly around this quaint downtown historic district that has been the pride of Clarksville since 1795. On Franklin Street shops and restaurants showcase local foods and wares and an expansive mural on the side of an old brick building demonstrates Clarksville’s reverence for their historic buildings and churches. Steeples punctuate the skyline and a rustic turnstyle railroad bridge spans the river. Austin Peay State University offers sports, arts, and cultural events, as well as a healthy supply of students to invigorate the community.
Downtown’s culinary scene boasts a popular brewery and several kitschy restaurants with welcoming patios. The retro Roxy Theatre is a throwback to an earlier era and has become a beacon for the arts with live performances, art displays, and summer drama camps for kids. The parks are impressive and are a great way to spend an afternoon by the water. Feel like taking a boat down the river to Nashville? You can do that!
Neighbors
Residents are active and you’ll find the areas closest to downtown are fairly walkable. With the many parks and the Clarksville Greenway (an abandoned rail bed turned trail), outdoor recreation is easy and encouraged. Students, younger couples, and singles – military and local – all love the downtown area.
Neighborhood Feel
Apartments and lofts above the shops and restaurants in the center of downtown are popular for younger residents, as are the many apartment buildings and small rental homes. As with most older downtown areas, there are a pockets of elegant, historic homes, as well as some neglected areas. The “neighborhoods” downtown are more like cul-de-sacs and known by street names. Here you’ll find gorgeous older homes with mature landscaping and core residents who have called Clarksville home for generations. Right by the river you’ll also find luxury lofts and townhomes that have stunning views!
