Michelle’s Guidebook to Clarksville, TN
Food scene
Specialty pizzas and draft beer, along with specialty coffee! Lively atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating.
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The Thirsty Goat
4044 US-41 ALTSpecialty pizzas and draft beer, along with specialty coffee! Lively atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating.
Hong Kong Wok
1767 Madison StreetA family-owned restaurant serving the best Chinese food in town!
A nearby local shop for an afternoon treat!
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Golly G's Coffee, Ice Cream & Sweets
2622 Madison StA nearby local shop for an afternoon treat!
Our favorite Mexican restaurant to get take-out on Friday nights! (you can also eat-in)
Manzanillo Restaurant
3373 US-41 ALTOur favorite Mexican restaurant to get take-out on Friday nights! (you can also eat-in)
A great place downtown for specialty pizzas, burgers, or craft beer. Don't forget to check out the beer cheese dip!
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Blackhorse Pub & Brewery
132 Franklin StA great place downtown for specialty pizzas, burgers, or craft beer. Don't forget to check out the beer cheese dip!
Another delicious restaurant downtown that has a great brunch on the weekends!
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Strawberry Alley Ale Works
103 Strawberry AlleyAnother delicious restaurant downtown that has a great brunch on the weekends!
Located in the former Federal Building, it's the newest dining option in downtown Clarksville with an expansive outdoor patio. We haven't been there yet, but have heard rave reviews from our friends!
The Mailroom
Located in the former Federal Building, it's the newest dining option in downtown Clarksville with an expansive outdoor patio. We haven't been there yet, but have heard rave reviews from our friends!
Don't let the looks fool you...this is, hands down, THE BEST Bar-B-Q you will find in Clarksville and it's only three miles from The Loft! It's locally owned by a sweet family that we know personally. They also have plate lunches daily and a small seating area in the back. Don't forget to top off your meal with a slice of one of their delicious pies!
Excell Market Bar-B-Q
Don't let the looks fool you...this is, hands down, THE BEST Bar-B-Q you will find in Clarksville and it's only three miles from The Loft! It's locally owned by a sweet family that we know personally. They also have plate lunches daily and a small seating area in the back. Don't forget to top off your meal with a slice of one of their delicious pies!
Pbody's is located at the Clarksville Country Club and is open to the public. They have a large menu with good food and ample portion sizes, and the appetizer chips are the best! If you can grab a seat outside, the terrace overlooks the beautiful back nine holes of the golf course.
Pbody's - Restaurant, Food Trucks, and Event Center
Pbody's is located at the Clarksville Country Club and is open to the public. They have a large menu with good food and ample portion sizes, and the appetizer chips are the best! If you can grab a seat outside, the terrace overlooks the beautiful back nine holes of the golf course.
Things to do
A weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products (Saturdays, October-May). Afterwards, spend some time visiting the local shops and walking around beautiful Downtown Clarksville!
Clarksville Downtown Market
1 Public SquareA weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products (Saturdays, October-May). Afterwards, spend some time visiting the local shops and walking around beautiful Downtown Clarksville!
A marketplace containing antiques, handmade goods, furniture, and more from over 200 booths! There is also a lunch cafe and coffee stand on site.
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Miss Lucille's Marketplace
2231-L Madison StA marketplace containing antiques, handmade goods, furniture, and more from over 200 booths! There is also a lunch cafe and coffee stand on site.
Check out the Roxy's current show for some local talent!
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Roxy Regional Theatre
100 Franklin StCheck out the Roxy's current show for some local talent!
Indoor mini-golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag, and arcade. Fun for the whole family!
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I-City Forum
2231 Madison StIndoor mini-golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag, and arcade. Fun for the whole family!
A local winery that also hosts events with live music and food trucks during the spring and summer.
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Beachaven Vineyards & Winery
1100 Dunlop LnA local winery that also hosts events with live music and food trucks during the spring and summer.
Coffee
LASATERS® Coffee & Tea
894 TN-76A nearby local coffee shop that makes a great workspace!
Founding Frothers Coffee
111 Strawberry AlleyA fun themed coffee shop in downtown Clarksville
Plumb Line Coffee is a locally owned and operated third-wave artisan coffee shop located near downtown Clarksville and Austin Peay State University.
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Plumb Line Coffee
124 University AvePlumb Line Coffee is a locally owned and operated third-wave artisan coffee shop located near downtown Clarksville and Austin Peay State University.
Health/Exercise/Recreation
The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is part of the Rails to Trails initiative that transforms scenic abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors into walking and biking trails. One of our favorite places to run, this 6+ mile walking and biking trail is situated in between Clarksville and Ashland City alongside the Cumberland River. Restrooms are available on-site at each end of the trail.
Eagle Pass Trail Head
The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is part of the Rails to Trails initiative that transforms scenic abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors into walking and biking trails. One of our favorite places to run, this 6+ mile walking and biking trail is situated in between Clarksville and Ashland City alongside the Cumberland River. Restrooms are available on-site at each end of the trail.
Hike or bike the various trails, splash in the river, or play the 18-hole disc golf course!
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Rotary Park
2308 Rotary Park DrHike or bike the various trails, splash in the river, or play the 18-hole disc golf course!
This local park boasts a marina, fishing pond, playground, walking trail, and the Liberty Park Grill.
Liberty Park
This local park boasts a marina, fishing pond, playground, walking trail, and the Liberty Park Grill.
The Clarksville Greenway is a part of the Rails to Trails initiative that transforms scenic abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors into walking and biking trails. This approximately 9-mile walking and biking trail is situated in north Clarksville along the banks of the Red River and West Fork Creek. Restrooms are available on-site as well as benches and resting areas.
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Clarksville Greenway
1101 Pollard RdThe Clarksville Greenway is a part of the Rails to Trails initiative that transforms scenic abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors into walking and biking trails. This approximately 9-mile walking and biking trail is situated in north Clarksville along the banks of the Red River and West Fork Creek. Restrooms are available on-site as well as benches and resting areas.