By Meghan E. Gattignolo When I visited the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center as a kid, one of my favorite areas of the Museum to wander through was Memory…
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Artivists Among Us: Artists Who Turn Trash into Treasure
By Meghan E. Gattignolo If you’ve ever felt a pang of guilt while throwing away a piece of trash, then you have something in common with Nashville artist Bill Henig….
Public Art in Clarksville: 4 Outstanding Statues
By Meghan E. Gattignolo Recently, we discussed some of the awesome murals that can be found in downtown Clarksville. Now it’s time to talk statues! City statues serve as monuments to…
Clarksville Historic Homes: The Smith-Trahern Mansion
By Meghan E. Gattignolo Standing guard over the Cumberland River is a jewel of Clarksville historical architecture. As a child learning about Clarksville for the first time, I was told…
More Than Exhibits: Learn New Things with Fun Museum Programs
By Meghan E. Gattignolo When was the last time you visited your local museum? Maybe you brought your kids to Explorers Landing to play last summer, or maybe you haven’t visited…
Public Art in Clarksville: 4 Amazing Murals
By Meghan E. Gattignolo There is something about seeing colorful swathes of paint swirling on the side of a building that can excite people about the place where they live…
Clarksville: 1784
By Meghan E. Gattignolo It’s much easier to find remnants of the 19th century in Clarksville than the 18th. Most of the buildings on Franklin Street were built shortly after…
Through the Lens of Art: How Sharing Art Helps Veterans
By Meghan E. Gattignolo For one month only, experience the stories and emotional journeys of local military veterans through their artwork on display at the Customs House Museum & Cultural…
14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2024 in Clarksville
By Meghan E. Gattignolo Valentine’s Day is this upcoming Wednesday, and the weather forecast is cool and partly cloudy. Regardless of what the weather does – which isn’t super predictable…
How Google Data Center Community Grants Work
By Meghan E. Gattignolo When the Montgomery County Google Data Center opened in 2019, it opened up new opportunities for Clarksville. The boost in job availability was a huge benefit,…