Who We Are

OUR MISSION is to collect, preserve and interpret historical, artistic and scientific material.

OUR VISION is to expose the widest audience possible to the creativity and ingenuity of the human spirit through art, science and history within the context of cultural diversity.

Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the encouragement of preservation, education, appreciation and exploration. Partially housed in the architecturally astonishing 1898 Federal Post Office, the Museum & Cultural Center encompasses over 35,000 square feet of award-winning exhibitions, interactive exploration areas for children of all ages and beautiful spaces for special events.

Museum Staff

April Papenfuss
Visitor Services Associate
931-648-5780 ext. 2025
april@customshousemuseum.org

Andrew Ross
Events & Rentals Associate
931-648-5780 ext. 2025
andrew@customshousemuseum.org

Joseph Chandler
Exhibits Officer/Preparator
931-648-5780 ext. 2031
joseph@customshousemuseum.org

Kenny Hummer
Exhibits Associate
kenny@customshousemuseum.org

Morgan Beam
Curator of Education
931-648-5780 ext. 2028
morgan@customshousemuseum.org

Terri Jordan
Curator of Exhibits
931-648-5780 ext. 2038
terri@customshousemuseum.org

Yvette Campagna
Marketing Design Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2030
yvette@customshousemuseum.org

Anna Woten
Curator of Collections & Registrar
931-648-5780 ext. 2027
anna@customshousemuseum.org

Channing Grimes
Membership, Volunteer &
Development Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2037
channing@customshousemuseum.org

Kate Tallman
Collections Associate & Sustainability Coordinator
931-648-5780 ext. 2041
kate@customshousemuseum.org

Kim Raines
Visitor Services Associate
931-648-5780 ext. 2039
kim@customshousemuseum.org

Myranda Harrison
Marketing Communications Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2036
myranda@customshousemuseum.org

Vicki Parker
Office Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2023
vicki@customshousemuseum.org

Becky Wood
Technical Writer & Managing Editor
931-648-5780 ext. 2024
becky@customshousemuseum.org

Frank Lott
Executive Director
931-648-5780 ext. 2022
frank@customshousemuseum.org

Kathleen Silva
Education Associate
931-648-5780 ext. 2026
kathleen@customshousemuseum.org

Laura Rone
Visitor Services Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2029
lrone@customshousemuseum.org

Stacy Mobley
Events & Rentals Manager
931-648-5780 ext. 2025
stacy@customshousemuseum.org

Wesley Bossard
Exhibition Associate
wesley@customshousemuseum.org

Board of Trustees

Jamie Durrett, Chair

Thomasa Ross, Vice Chair

Frazier Allen, Treasurer

Linda Nichols, Secretary

Paige Adkins

Darwin Eldridge

Kell Black

Joe Creek *

Jim Diehr

Lawson Mabry

Vondell Richmond*

Dan Black

Wes Sumner

Brendalyn Player

Christina Clark

Eleanor Williams*

Larry Richardson

*denotes ex-officio

Museum Guild

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Guild is a group of talented volunteers who promote awareness and support for the Museum. They accomplish this by creatively developing, organizing and funding various special events throughout the year, including the signature Flying High and Champagne & Chocolate fundraisers.

Guild members dedicate three years of their volunteer time to these efforts by learning about the Museum and its exhibits, programs and collections, acting as a community advocate on behalf of the Museum and garnering support for the events.

The Guild is always looking for enthusiastic and committed members who want to share their special talents while promoting one of Clarksville’s major attractions. For more information on how to join, please contact Channing Grimes at channing@customshousemuseum.org.

Museum Financials