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State law establishes that school districts may provide school transportation for children who live more than 1.5 miles from their zoned school and CMCSS has always done so. For many years, CMCSS has exceeded the expectations of the state law to provide transportation to elementary students who live more than half a mile (.5) from their zoned school and middle and high school students who live more than a mile (1) from their zoned school. As the previous school year drew to a close, CMCSS updated their transportation routes and qualifications for the upcoming (2022/2023) year in an effort to improve transportation services while navigating bus driver shortages that are affecting school districts all across the country. According to Anthony Johnson, Chief Communications Officer of CMCSS, the district communicated with families in May that effective the 2022-2023 school year, CMCSS would be expanding the radius of the parent responsibility zone (PRZ), the area in which families are responsible for providing transportation (car rider, walker, etc.), by half a mile for both elementary and secondary students to 1 mile for elementary students and 1 ½ miles for middle and high school students. Interactive maps for each school are provided on the CMCSS website, detailing the expanded zones.

Did you know that in 1969 it is estimated that 42% of students in U.S. public schools walked or bicycled to school?

The PRZ is not a new concept, although it may be new to some. The State of Tennessee defines a Parent Responsibility Zone (PRZ) as a “non-transport” area of 1.5 miles or more from a student’s school to their home of residence. Within the distance as determined by State Law (TCA 49-6-2101), it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to provide transportation to and from school. This could include walking, bicycling, parent transportation, carpooling, etc.

According to The Urbanist that figure was an underestimation, yet the number of students walking or biking to school declined to around 10% by 2019. As the 2022/2023 school year began in our area, we saw a resurgence of the practice of walking or biking to school for our students. This was due to a necessary expansion in the Parent Responsibility Zone (PRZ) that is a part of the transportation policies of Clarksville Montgomery County School System. CMCSS has always had a PRZ of .5 miles for elementary and 1 mile for middle and high, which meant that approximately 4.5% of students lived in the PRZ. The changes this year reflect an increase by half a mile, which increased students in the PRZ to approximately 10%. CMCSS still exceeds the state’s criteria by half a mile for elementary students and transportation is still an option for tens of thousands of eligible students. The policy changes were first communicated to the public in May, but as school began in August the topic quickly became a hot button issue throughout the community. Let’s take a closer look at what this change is and what it means for Clarksville families.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR FAMILIES?

ARE CONCERNS BEING ADDRESSED?

The change will not impact students who receive Special Populations transportation services as indicated in their IEPs. Any future development within the PRZ that has accessible safe travel paths may not be eligible for CMCSS transportation. Daycare facilities located in the PRZ are not serviced by CMCSS transportation. Other specific exceptions for student safety state that transportation will still be provided for students who live in the PRZ under the following travel •conditions: 4 or more lanes of traffic without a crossing guard • Roads with insufficient road width (less than 24 ft.) with speeds above 35 mph • Roads with no sidewalks with speeds above 35 mph

The changes to the PRZ and transportation for the district were communicated to families in May, sent again through the summer and again prior to the beginning of the school year. Although the information was communicated early and often, Clarksville has many families who moved into the area over the summer due to military orders. Other families assumed that their homes fell into exemptions and were unable for a variety of reasons to verify this until school began. As the school year began, parents began to collaborate using CMCSS resources such as suggested route maps. Families, neighborhoods, and parent involvement groups at individual schools are working together to create walking groups, carpool groups, and other creative solutions to deliver their children to and from school safely.

The CMCSS Operations Department is actively reviewing areas of concern that have been brought to their attention after parents/guardians have reviewed the maps. Chief Communications Officer Johnson states that the CMCSS Health and Safety department participated in the feasibility study and zones were adjusted in accordance with the safety hazard criteria. However, there may be areas of concern not reflected in the criteria that will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The CMCSS Operations Department continues to collaborate with city and county agencies on opportunities to improve the safety of routes and will continue that work as feedback is received. School administrators are developing and continuously reviewing operational plans to accommodate the expanded PRZ radius, which include new staffing assignments, modified drop-off and dismissal procedures and times, and additional crossing guards. Crossing guards are employed by the City of Clarksville, and CMCSS will continue requesting additional crossing guards as needed in areas. The City of Clarksville is also actively addressing sidewalk projects in their plan entitled Transportation 2020. Beyond that, local officials are playing a vital role in addressing concerns. For example, County Commissioner for District 14 Joshua Beal has heard the concerns of his constituents. Beal shared that he was initially contacted by a citizen of District 14 with a concern regarding the PRZ who had been unable to communicate with the district. The number of concerns that were addressed to him quickly ballooned to 29. Instead of simply passing along complaints, he decided to investigate and come up with solutions, by walking the routes himself. Many people have seen Beal’s videos on social media as he reviews specific areas of concern in the district. He states that commenters By Paige Eisemann

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Johnson says that ultimately, even with the expanded radius this year, we are still experiencing delays with our transportation services due to two main factors: the need for more bus drivers and our continued growth. It is estimated that an additional 3,000 students attended the first day of school in 2022 than the first day of the previous year. Although there are currently 24 more bus drivers than last year, there are still dozens of open routes that are being covered by drivers running extra routes after finishing their initial routes. There are around 20 candidates in the 7-week training program right now and around another 40 being in-processed for training, states Johnson. There is still a critical need for drivers! With the ongoing shortage of drivers for transportation and the continued growth of our community, the simple fact is that transportation is not a simple issue. More drivers are needed, families and schools will need to collaborate to adjust to modified PRZ policies, and communication between families, CMCSS, and county leaders become even more Whatimportant.isthe take away from all of this? This topic didn’t become a hot button issue for the community overnight and it will likely take time and patience to resolve. Like all changes, there were some instances where everyone might have done things a little differently. Our community is growing and this is not the last time we will embark on embracing change. It is true that assumptions, misunderstandings, and worry can make us all tense. We must remember that working together for the greater good of the children of Clarksville is the ultimate goal. Collaborate with neighbors and parents at your child’s school. Communicate with CMCSS officials, school administrators, and county leaders. Spread the word that many more bus drivers are needed and encourage people to apply! County Commissioner Beal summed up the situation well when he shared “Communication seemed to play a big role in the majority of the concerns I have been made aware of, and both CMCSS and parents are working to resolve those issues. The end goal for everyone is the safety of the children and that is what matters”. Additional information: CMCSS raised its hourly starting rate for bus drivers from $16.27 to $18.66, with a new range of $18.66$27.72. Additionally, CMCSS provides the following additional compensation incentives including sign-on bonus of $1,000 for new drivers, referral bonus of $1,000 for current drivers, stipends for driving extra routes at $10.00 per additional route (this is in addition to regular pay) and performance end-of-year bonus of $600 for drivers who have been employed with CMCSS for 18 months or more. Bus drivers can enjoy a flexible work schedule while still getting full benefits. Interested candidates can apply on the CMCSS website, email Calvin.Holliday@ cmcss.net, or call 931-358-4230.

To learn more about CMCSS bus and zoning policies (including interactive maps for each PRZ), visit www. Tocmcss.net/bus-zoning/learnhowtocontact your district’s county commissioner, visit mcgtn.org/commission

ClarksvilleLivingMag.com 7 have called him crazy for walking along busy Trenton Road, but he felt it necessary because that is the route that children in his district are being asked to travel each day. Beal states that like everyone else in Clarksville he understands why there needed to be changes to the transportation policies due to shortages of bus drivers. Going deeper though, he expressed that the changes seemed to be made in a universal manner and some situations just require a more specific approach. His efforts have been to examine specific concerns raised by families, most of whom assumed their homes would be exempted from the policy. His research and efforts found six situations that needed to be examined more closely regarding exemption. Beal was able to meet with the new CMCSS Director of Schools, Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder, to discuss these specific situations. Four of the six had already been addressed and resolved by the CMCSS Operations Department. “Dr. Luna-Vedder has been very responsive. She and the transportation department staff are willing and open to hearing concerns and researching. It is refreshing to know that everyone is working toward the same goal of getting our community’s children to school safely”, says Beal.

To learn more about Tennessee State Law (TCA 49-62101) visit www.tn.gov

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n the wake of yet another horrific school shooting over the summer, and as the mom of a high recent school graduate, to say I am concerned is a grave understatement. Even though I own a magazine, I have never used it as a platform for my personal political beliefs. I don’t believe it would be productive or even Iinteresting.willhowever, state that there are small things that can be done within our community that can make it safer. I was discussing this with another friend who is a mom and she told me of a teacher she knows in Kentucky. She described this simple, yet brilliant technique for being more aware of which students might be at risk for these types of behavior. I looked this up and was amazed at how truly ingenious it was. If you are a teacher, know one or deal with children on any sort of large scale, I think this would be a great way to just check in and make sure no one is falling through the cracks, or is feeling left out.

“All innerviolenceoutwardbeginsasloneliness.”

Chase’s teacher one evening and said, “Chase keeps telling me that this stuff you’re sending home is math – but I’m not sure I believe him. Help, please.” She emailed right back and said, “No problem! I can tutor Chase after school anytime.” And I said, “No, not him. Me. He gets it. Help me.” And that’s how I ended up standing at a chalkboard in an empty fifth grade classroom staring at rows of shapes that Chase’s teacher kept referring to as “numbers.” I stood a little shakily at the chalkboard while Chase’s teacher sat behind me, perched on her desk, using a soothing voice to try to help me understand the “new way we teach long division.” Luckily for me, I didn’t have to unlearn much because I never really understood the “old way we taught long division.” It took me a solid hour to complete one problem, but l could tell that Chase’s teacher liked me anyway. She used to work with NASA, so obviously we have a whole lot in common.

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Afterwards, we sat for a few minutes and talked about teaching children and what a sacred trust and responsibility it is. We agreed that subjects like math and reading are the least important things that are learned in a classroom. We talked about shaping little hearts to become contributors to a larger community – and we discussed our mutual dream that those communities might be made up of individuals who are Kind and Brave above all. And then she told me this: Every Friday afternoon Chase’s teacher asks her students to take out a piece of paper and write down the names of four children with whom they’d like to sit the following week. The children know that these requests may or may not be honored. She also asks the students to nominate one student whom they believe has been an exceptional classroom citizen that week. All ballots are privately submitted to her. And every single Friday afternoon, after the students go home, Chase’s teacher takes out those slips of paper, places them in front of her and studies them. She looks for patterns: - Who is not getting requested by anyone else? - Who doesn’t even know who to request?

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As a teacher, parent, and lover of all children – I think that this is the most brilliant Love Ninja strategy I have ever encountered. It’s like taking an X-ray of a classroom to see beneath the surface of things and into the hearts of students. It is like mining for gold – the gold being those little ones who need a little help – who need adults to step in and TEACH them how to make friends, how to ask others to play, how to join a group, or how to share their gifts with others. And it’s a bully deterrent because every teacher knows that bullying usually happens outside of her eyeshot – and that often kids being bullied are too intimidated to share. But as she said – the truth comes out on those safe, private, little sheets of paper.

- Who had a million friends last week and none this week?

You see, Chase’s teacher is not looking for a new seating chart or “exceptional citizens.” Chase’s teacher is looking for lonely children. She’s looking for children who are struggling to connect with other children. She’s identifying the little ones who are falling through the cracks of the class’s social life. She is discovering whose gifts are going unnoticed by their peers. And she’s pinning down- right away- who’s being bullied and who is doing the bullying.

Chase’s teacher retires this year – after decades of saving lives. What a way to spend a life: looking for patterns of love and loneliness. Stepping in, every single day- and altering the trajectory of our world.

- Who never gets noticed enough to be nominated?

TEACH ON, WARRIORS. You are the first responders, the front line, the disconnection detectives, and the best and ONLY hope we’ve got for a better world. What you do in those classrooms when no one is watchingit’s our best hope. Teachers- you’ve got a million parents behind you whispering together: “We don’t care about the damn standardized tests. We only care that you teach our children to be Brave and Kind. And we thank you. We thank you for saving lives.”

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As Chase’s teacher explained this simple, ingenious idea – I stared at her with my mouth hanging open. “How long have you been using this system?” I said. Ever since Columbine, she said. Every single Friday afternoon since Columbine. Good Lord. This brilliant woman watched Columbine knowing that ALL VIOLENCE BEGINS WITH DISCONNECTION.

All outward violence begins as inner loneliness. She watched that tragedy KNOWING that children who aren’t being noticed will eventually resort to being noticed by any means necessary. And so she decided to start fighting violence early and often, and with the world within her reach. What Chase’s teacher is doing when she sits in her empty classroom studying those lists written with shaky 11 year old hands – is SAVING LIVES. I am convinced of it. She is saving lives. And what this mathematician has learned while using this system is something she really already knew: that everything – even love, even belonging – has a pattern to it. And she finds those patterns through those lists – she breaks the codes of disconnection. And then she gets lonely kids the help they need. It’s math to her. It’s MATH. All is love- even math. Amazing.

Recently opening at their new location in the Hampton Plaza shopping center on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Replay Toys is making themselves known as a hot destination for Clarksvillians of all ages!

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Replay Toys!

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The patrons of Replay Toys love the broad and diverse offerings the store provides. Along with purchasing collectibles, they offer a wide variety of items. Figurines, posters, games, toys, cards, accessories, and more are available. Loungefly backpacks and accessories are a big seller and are featured in a large wall display. Items representing both the latest and classic fandoms are also available. In just a quick glance, a patron can see collectibles of all sorts, from Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Marvel, Disney to vintage Strawberry Shortcake. The vintage selection is a particular favorite of locals, who enjoy selling their treasures as well as adding to their personal collections at the store. It’s like a walk down memory lane to see some popular toys and brands from childhood on display!

Replay Toys first opened in Clarksville in the former location in Sango on June 26, 2021. The Clarksville location is one of five regional stores, with our store being managed by Dominic Miller and Gary Sutton. It’s hard to believe looking around the large open store they currently occupy that all of the merchandise fit into their former space. Now they are located in the retail hub of our city, with Crumbl Cookies next door. Foot traffic has increased and more citizens are becoming fans of the store.

Entering the new store, patrons can’t help but notice that some of the ceiling tiles are hand painted, displaying the works of local artists of all ages. This special program offered by the store is a tangible way to connect with their customers and the community.

Children and adults alike are invited to share their artwork of their favorite characters and fandoms by bringing ceiling tiles they have created into the store to be displayed on their ceiling. Managers Miller and Sutton shared heart warming stories of young artists bringing in their whole families to see their artwork on display. Being able to share your talents with others is a powerful thing, especially when that art is made with care about something you are passionate about!

Visit Replay Toys at their new location, 2858 Wilma Rudolph Blvd or via their website replaymytoys.com. You may also follow them on Facebook @Replay Toys Clarksville, or on Instagram @ replaytoysCV

One of the specific interests of locals is the store’s designation as a Sideshow authorized retailer. There are very few authorized retail outlets for Sideshow products in our area, and Replay Toys offers a vast selection. Sideshow is a specialty manufacturer and retailer of licensed and original collectible products with a passionate worldwide following. Their intricately designed artwork is a customer favorite recognized throughout many popular culture communities. Locals who frequent Replay Toys are often mesmerized by the selection of items available, since Sideshow is known for its relationships with Hollywood filmmakers and special effects houses. The store also partners with well followed brands such as Enesco, BioWorld, MezcoToyz, Trick or Treat Studios, Diamond Select Toys, and many others. Pre-ordering is available for some items, and their website and shipping is extremely popular with collectors across the country.

Where in Clarksville can you go to see toys and collectibles from all of your favorite pop culture movies, games, books, comics and shows?

The tiles currently on display represent a broad look at popular culture, with simplistic tiles showing video game characters to delicately detailed masterpieces of color depicting landscapes and characters from favorite anime series. It is worth a visit to the store simply to see all the local talent on display!

Whether you are already a fan or merely want to take in a little nostalgia, Replay Toys is a must visit store for our community. It is easy to see why their popularity is on the rise with all ages. Stop by and look around, admire the ceiling tiles and the unique and diverse products on display. You’re sure to find something that will make you smile!

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While we love creating new recipes in keeping with today's tastes and foodie trends, there's something sweet about a vintage recipe that can still hold its own. Get ready for a trip down memory lane with these old-fashioned recipes we still love. Ready for some nostalgia and satisfied smiles at your table? Give these forgotten southern recipes a try, and we're sure they'll stir up good memories. You don't have to be from the South to appreciate these vintage tastes.

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The winners will be picked based on the number of votes by the community, come out and support them. Each vote is one dollar. Guests can vote as many times as they wish. The more the event raises the higher the scholarships amount they will be awarded. Meanwhile other aspects of the event will be going on in and around the downtown area. The featured artists will be setup outside creating art for anyone to watch live. This year’s artists are Jessi Queen, Zach Herndon, Railey Warren, Lorenzo Swinton, Emily Silvia, Caleb, and Jared Bledsoe. The talented artists will be showcasing a variety of artforms from live murals and threedimensional chalk to spray painting and illustration. The pick your pace walk through booth setup will be open for you to browse, watch and shop during festival hours both days. Saturday the day starts at 9am and will be live until 6pm. This day will be full of fun. There is going to be a giant Lego wall and a vertical puzzle installation. All in the same area there will be community art projects happening, various artisan vendors, live performances on the ‘Ville Stage, food trucks and the popular ‘Chalk It Up’ chalk walk contest. If that isn’t enough excitement, there will be a car that festival goers can shoot paint filled water guns at, another creative way Artlink is raising funds for future community art

The official kickoff is the Art Show and Gala on Friday evening at the Sanctuary on Main, 4pm-9pm. The space will host a variety of dynamic and visually stimulating visual artists entered by Clarksville creatives. This part of the festival funds the scholarship money which will be awarded to an artist who has paid to enter and display their work.

By Taylor Lieberstein rtLink and Local Clarksville is excited to announce the return of Artsville Fest. The event is back for a second year featuring another round of unique performances, interactive art experiences and exhibits. The family friendly festival, which is open to the community, is happening Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. Here the creative arts community, the local community and local businesses and artisans will meet up and everyone is invited!

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The chalk walk contest is both a highlight of the festival and an Artlink tradition. A section of downtown will be filled with 3x3 foot pavement squares. Anyone can participate, either go online to reserve a square to create within or show up and enter. The judging of the chalk walk contest will be on Saturday afternoon. The mission of ArtLink is to ignite passion and build character through creativity has a great impact on our community. ArtLink offers many low cost or free programs to the public, as a non-profit organization and we survive solely on sponsors, donations, and grants. This event is their biggest fundraiser of the year. ArtLink is a free creative arts program for the community of Clarksville and the surrounding areas. They provide a safe environment enabling ClarksvilleLivingMag.com 15 Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Noon

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Alexis Swearingen, senior at Rossview High School is one of the various creatives that you will see original artwork by during the gala at Sanctuary on Main. The self-taught, talented illustrator aspires to be a traditional tattoo artist after graduating in 2023. Creating art is her passion as well as her to way to express herself and relieve stress. We caught up with her after hearing she submitted her work into the Artsville show. How do you get inspired to produce a piece of artwork? Most of my artwork is based on my moods or thoughts. Occasionally, I will get inspired by something someone has requested for me to design. When I have creative block, I spend time outdoors in nature or listen to Howmusic.did you get started in art? What’s the first piece when you/others realized you had natural artistic talent? In 5th grade, I won a youth arts contest and had my art displayed in the public library. Since then, I have been recognized in various other school projects. I’m currently in AP art classes. I’m also currently working on some

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Clarksville Living people to learn and explore various mediums of art through a variety of creative outlets. The studio began as an idea among friends. They saw a need for a collaborative space for free art.

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This will be year 41 of the event that after very humble beginnings has raised more than $1,000,000 for local children's charities. In 2020 and 2021 Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the benefit party, but the organization was still able to hold a scaled down version of the Toy Run itself.

It has been said that BWC is not a club, it's an organization, a 'motorcycle charity organization' to be specific. Rumor has it that the Toy Run actually precedes BWC by a few years.

“AtLeaf-Chronicle.theendofthe night we realized that by charging a little for the food and beer we had actually made about $300. Sunday morning, somebody went out to the store and picked up a copy of the newspaper. There we were on the front page. We thought, well that's pretty cool.

The centerpiece of the weekend will be Saturday's ride from the speedway to Governor's Square Mall, where more than 1,000 motorcycles/riders will deliver toys that will be provided to families in need during the Christmas season.

“Right under the article about us, there was an article about The Dream Factory starting a program in Clarksville. I said, that's where the money needs to go, right there. The Dream Factory, here locally, sort of evolved into Camp Rainbow. That was almost forty years ago. They are two years younger than we are.

“Dean Weatherford started this in 1982, and named it the Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run,” BWC President Bill Langford said. “So, this is what got us started. The first one wound up at a junk yard, there were about thirty or forty motorcycles that day. We were just going to grill out, and drink a few beers, but Robert Smith was out there for The

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Bikers Who Care (BWC) recently announced that this year's Toy Run will be returning to its full 3-day format this September, taking place on the weekend of the 16th – 18th, and based once again at the Clarskville Speedway.

This has become a tradition in Clarksville, not just for the participants, but for lots of volunteers and local leaders who help collect the toys, and people who just come out to watch the impressive caravan of motorcycles drive by. People line the streets of the route, and when riders arrive at the mall they're

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“So, the money raised goes to Camp Rainbow, and the toys that are collected go to needy kids in Clarksville, to make sure they have the Christmas they deserve.”

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“We give away about $100,000 a year,” Langford said. “We give Camp Rainbow alone about $60,000 each year. They now run a successful telethon event, and that, coupled with our donation, helps them fund their programs throughout the year. Now, we donate to other organizations as well, Child Advocacy, Buddy Ball, the F.U.E.L. Program and others.”

“This year, we'll be working with Yaipak Outreach, Langford said. “They work with homeless and foster kids, and lots of local programs. Clarksville Fire and Rescue will receive and load the toys, and then 881 Professional Park D 931-645-46

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You don't have to be a member of BWC to participate at Toy Run. Many of the riders come from other clubs, locally, and many others from surrounding states. To ride, you just have to bring a new unwrapped toy.

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In years past, The Mayor of Clarksville, City Council members, and members of Clarksville Fire Rescue have been on hand to assist with the collection of the toys. Volunteers place thousands of toys into plastic bags and load them on to whatever trucks, buses or trailers have been provided.

“A lot of people work to make this happen each year. The work is divided into zones and every member of BWC has to lend a hand to bring it all together. It takes 100% of our group, which is down to about 100 members now. We've lost some people over the years.”

Tickets for the benefit party are $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. The Toy Run is free, you just need to bring a new unwrapped toy or a cash donation. The Benefit Party will have a swap meet, four or five food vendors, and entertainment all day and Thisnight.year's Toy Run trek will begin at Clarksville Speedway, exiting onto Needmore Road, then to Trenton Road, the 101st Parkway, Ted Crozier Blvd, Athletic Drive, Best Western Drive and finally ending in the Governor's Square Mall parking lot, next to MembersBelk.ofBWC come from all walks of life, but are unified in a common goal, to give generously to Clarksville children's charities. Remember, the BWC motto: It's not about you, it's not about me, it's about the kids, BWC!

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“The caravan will pull out around 1 p.m. on Saturday, and head to the mall. That's where the toys will be loaded for transport. This year we're hoping to get 1,500 – 1,600 motorcycles, getting us back to pre-Covid levels. We're reaching out to anyone who rides any type of motorcycle. Anyone who likes to ride and wants to help the kids is encouraged to come out and join us.

everything will be distributed at Christmas time.” Langford and his team are hoping to see the event get back on track this year, after two years of Covid-19's negative impact on their donations. They are reaching out to all motorcycle clubs and individual riders in Clarksville and the surrounding areas, and they're feeling optimistic. They are also pleased to announce the return of the Toy Run Benefit Party, a weekend of fun, food and music, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. on “WeFriday.will get everything rolling Friday afternoon and roll until about midnight,” Langford said. “Then we'll kick it all off again on Saturday. We've merged the two stages together, and between musical acts we'll have other types of entertainment.

“Friday night's headliner is Corey Farlow and Saturday night's headliner is Jeffrey Steele. It's his first time back with us in a while, and we're excited. He has written a bunch of hit songs.” Steele has co-written more than sixty hit songs for such artists as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus and others. Farlow was named 2016 ICMA Best New Artist of the Year, and received an award for his #1 song “Strong” which was number one on the ICM Power Source chart for four weeks, and the Christian Country Weekly chart for five weeks.

Langford pointed to a memorial plaque on the wall that contains the names of about forty former members, then continued. “Covid-19 has cut our numbers, and some of us have gotten a little older. If we can get the word out, we should expect way more than 1,000 riders.”

“The event is open to everyone 21 and over,” Langford said. “For those 18 – 21, there is a 9 p.m. curfew. The show is free on Saturday morning. All the vendors will be open and operating, and everyone is welcome.

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22 Clarksville Living ONGOING DOWNTOWNCLARKSVILLE MARKET SATURDAYS NOWOCTOBER 8AM-12PM1 Voted the #1 Market in America in the American Farmland Trust's 2020 Market Celebration, the Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly openair market featuring local farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food and beverages, and handcrafted products. The Market provides an opportunity for local customers to connect with locally owned businesses while enhancing the quality of life in our community. Enjoy live music, meet our Market mascot Corny the Cob, and experience special events on select market days. City Hall 1 Public Clarksville,SquareTN WICKED GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM Every Thur. in Downtown Clarksville is WICKED GOOD TRIVIA with host Joe Padula of The Joe Padula Show This is not your recycled corporate trivia. This is a Game Show! It's fresh, created each week with Video, Visuals, Audio, Music and more. Rounds include TV Shows, Music, Movies, History, Sports, Disney Crap, etc. etc. etc. And so Extra Points earned throughout the night. PLUS $2 Bud Pints ALL NIGHT LONG and full kitchen open with the Wicked Good Sandwiches Menu. 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, Tn. Reserve Your Seat by direct messaging The Joe Padula's Facebook page. Wicked Good Sandwiches 605 Cumberland Driev Clarksville, TN FRI-DIY 12:00PMCHOOSEWORKSHOP:ANYPROJECT!

FriDIY is the Where they are: We welcome all children, at all levels of development! Come explore our playscapes, for some unguided play time. What to expect in class: Children are given free range to explore the setups, with their adults within a hug’s reach. Let your child take the lead and run out some wiggles! Special Open Gym times will sometimes have extra activities like a no-mess art activity, a story-time or a surprise visit from

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“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, INTO THE WOODS. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go to the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When The Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse, along the way meeting a host of characters including Little Red, the Wolf, Rapunzel, and two princes. By the end of the first act, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after… but in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways.

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HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Awardwinning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the Featuringworld?the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times). This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (The NewPaducah,100CarsonYorker).CenterKentuckyAveKY42003

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FIRST THURSDAY ART SEPTWALK1, 5 – 8 PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC The Museum will offer free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5 – 8 Customspm.House Museum 200 South Second St. Clarksville, TN MISS LUCILLE'S SIPS AND 6:00STROLLSPM Mark your calendars now, our annual Sips + Strolls event is right around the corner! We're kicking off Labor Day weekend by hosting a fun event for our guests. On Thursday September 1st we will be open from 6-9 pm for our annual Sips + Strolls! Our café will be closed during this event but our coffee shop will remain open, having their regular menu as well as options from the bar! Sips + Strolls is a sneak peak of the sales our vendors are offering for Labor Day weekend! The sales will last until Monday, September 5th! You definitely don't want to miss out!

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The SCA is an organization dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages as they should have been. We have feasts, medieval combat, tournaments, arts and sciences. If you have an interest in Medieval or Renaissance come join us. We have fighter practice Sun.s at 3:00 PM at Liberty Park. We meet past the fishing pond, back by the dog runs. Visit crimsonriversca.org or call Steven at (931) 542-2277. UFO CLUB. Shoot down your UFOs. For the quilters or sewers who have Unfinished Fabric Objects lying around. A great way to make new friends and be inspired to conquer some of your UFOs. Join us on the first Sat. of each month at 9:00AM in the classroom at Quilt and Sew. Call the Mother Ship (Quilt Shop) for further details or directions. Free and fun. What is a UFO? An Un-Finished AObject!UFO is anything you have started or stashed! You may have bought the kit or a pattern and fabric and just never got started on it. Or you may have started, ran out of time or encountered a problem, and put it down! As with many of our projects, it's just hard to find the time (or enthusiasm) to get back to them. So any project you've put in a drawer, the top of the closet, under the bed or on a shelf could qualify as a Un-Finished Object for this JustChallenge!follow the directions below and come see us at the shop. "UFO Show and Tell" meetings. (270) 466-9222 Quilt and Sew 109 South Main Street Kentucky FRENCH DINNER

Historic L & N Train Station 189 10th Clarksville,StreetTN COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAY 9:00 AM

The next volunteer date will be Saturday, September 3rd from 9am to noon. We will be working outside under tents, please dress for the weather and bring water. There will be plenty of opportunities for hands of all sizes! The site is ADA accessible and we have 10 raised garden beds for those with limited mobility.

6:00 PM Austin Peay Athletics would like to invite you to our Faith and Family Night at Fortera Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3. Start the football season off by enjoying a Saturday of fun and fellowship with friends and family cheering on your Austin Peay Governors!ForteraStadium Henry Street Clarksville, TN

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The Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series will be held on the first and third Fridays of each month from May through October beginning at 7:00 PM. Each event will offer a night of free music and entertainment. Beer and other beverages will be for sale with proceeds benefiting our featured non-profit, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region. A variety of independent food trucks will line up on Main Street. Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site.

Downtown Commons 215 Legion St. Clarksville, TN 3 saturday MONTGOMERY COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET 8:00 AM Visit the Farmers’ Market at the Historic L & N Train Station open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays till 1:00 pm. Enjoy convenient parking and easy access to vendors with varieties of fresh seasonal produce, assorted baked goods, pickles, jams, relishes, crafts, and more!

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Join us for a night of The Office trivia in The Madison Room Sept. 2nd starting at 6:30pm! Your ticket includes a "Chili" chicken and steak fajita bar, sides, a drink, and admission to enter. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and more! Maybe a few Dundies will be handed out...who knows! Price: $25 The City Forum 2231-T, Madison St Clarksville, TN LIVE IN CLARKSVILLE

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Clarksville, TN 13TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL 11:00 AM

We have 2 kinds of workshops now! Beginners and advanced. For beginners: We will have a fun time of creating stained glass sun catchers in the traditional copper foil method. You will get to learn to cut, grind, foil and solder to create your first glass art piece. For advanced: We will jump right into creating a unique glass piece. We will create a unique piece with a variety of designs to choose from. A previous beginner class is required to join an advanced class. We will not go over any tools or have practice glass. This class is designed to jump right into creating a glass piece with the ability to add more details to your creation. Create and learn from talented glass artists. This workshop has an age requirement— sorry kids this one’s for 16 and older. The event cost is $40. ArtLink Studio 116 Strawberry Alley

Join us for our 13th Annual Butterfly with our infamous Butterfly Release! Bring the whole family and enjoy the free educational Space Adventure thrill stage show, a butterfly stilt walker, Oscar the Robot, free crafts, butterfly house, free zipline, obstacle course, train rides, free facepainting, our bubble zone, food trucks and more!

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Clarksville Montgomery County Library 350 Pageant Ln Clarksville, TN COOLING AT THE CAVE 7:00 PM Friends of Dunbar Cave hosts the Cooling at the Cave Concert, a fundraising event for Dunbar Cave State Park, featuring The Cumberland Winds Dunbar Cave State Park 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville, TN MACRAME WORKSHOP 10:30 AM You have seen it all over and wanted to create your own. You know what I'm talking about, it's macrame. The art of knots can be so beautiful. Come create an adorable macrame piece. We will gather for a fun workshop at ArtLink. This will be a fun night out making something unique. You will be guided by a macrame artisan. All supplies will be provided. Come enjoy an evening learning a new craft that you can hang on your wall for years to come. These are timeless beauties surely to make any wall

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The Downtown Commons will host the prestigious Nashville Symphony on the evening of September 6. Beginning at 6 p.m., the community can participate in an Instrument Petting Zoo hosted by the Nashville Symphony. An Instrument Petting Zoo is a time where guest can go from instrument to instrument, touching and playing with them, just like we would with animals in a petting zoo! Following, at 7p.m., the community will have the opportunity to listen to some of the country’s most talented musicians, the Nashville welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/ or outside will not be allowed PM making a about how Rediscovering talk about where find these lot of Montgomery County 8pm Dunlop Lane #117, Clarksville, TN 9-10 fri-Sat CLARKSVILLE RIVERFEST 2022 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 5:00 PM11:00 SATURDAY,PM SEPTEMBER 10 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Riverfest is Clarksville’s longestrunning community festival and brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River. The 33rd annual festival will be Sept. 9-10, 2022. Admission to Riverfest is free and open to the public! This event is all about creating an atmosphere that celebrates and showcases the cultural diversity of our city through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family. McGregor Park & Cumberland Riverwalk 640 N Riverside Dr Clarksville, TN 10 saturday GENEALOGY CLASS 10:00 AM Join us on Saturday at 10 AM for the Genealogy class! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we look forward to seeing you Clarksvillethere!Montgomery County 350LibraryPageant Ln Clarksville, TN READ WITH ME WITH TENDER PAWS ANIMAL 2:00THERAPYPM Come read with dogs! Your new reader can practice their reading skills to a very friendly audience!

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THE LISTENING ROOM: 7PMBEETLEJUICE At the Roxy Regional Theatre we continually work to introduce new and exciting works of theatre to our loyal audience. The Listening Room is another chance to gather with fellow theatre enthusiasts and experience a full, musical theatre cast album together. We will choose exciting musicals that are new, unusual, or rarely produced in Middle Tennessee. Join us for a listening experience where we can explore cast recordings

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Part Two: Hands On Each month you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned to the test. Bring your camera and be ready to practice the skills you have been learning. ArtLink Studio 116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN 16 friday ANNUAL LESLIE W WATSON MEMORIAL TOY RUN & BENEFIT PARTY

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28 Clarksville Living The Clarksville Living Magazine Network is now available together — and, who knows, we may even find ourselves laughing, crying and cheering along! Tickets $25 PLUS TICKETING OPERATION FEE HEALTH AND PRECAUTIONS:SAFETYWhile not required in the 40th Anniversary Season, we welcome and encourage masks for all patrons and visitors. The Roxy Regional Theatre reserves the right to change this COVID-19 policy at any time and will communicate any necessary changes electronically or in person.Roxy Regional Theater 100 Franklin St Clarksville, TN 37040 15 thursday AS THE PAGE TURNS BOOK CLUB 2:00 PM Join us on the third Thursday of the month at 2 PM for a discussion of this month's book. To find out more information, you can check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/ cmcpubliclibrary) or contact Brandi Campbell. brandi@clarksville.org Wilma Rudolph Event Center 1190 Cumberland Drive Clarksville, TN 2 PART WORKSHOPPHOTOGRAPHY6:30PM Join us in the studio for a deep dive of learning, growing and fine tuning your photography skills. Come at any level and be prepared to be elevated. We will go in depth on many topics in photography and how to use your camera. Bring the camera you will be using. This is a 2 part workshop. Part One: Photography 101 Each month you will have a class room session. During this time you learn about specific topics in photography. You will be able to ask your questions and get answers so you can have a better understanding and grow in your skills.

Bikers Who Care proudly present's the 41st Annual Leslie W Watson Memorial Toy Run and Benefit Party for 2022! September 16th-18th at the Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds. All Proceeds benefit Clarksville Camp Rainbow and as always..it's all about the Kids!! Clarksville Speedway 1600 Needmore Rd Clarksville, TN 37040 17 saturday 16TH ANNUAL FROLIC ON 8:30AMFRANKLIN Get ready for Historic Downtown Clarksville's 16th annual celebration of the arts, FROLIC ON FRANKLIN! Free and open to the public, this event will showcase the works of over 30 local and regional artists along the 100 block of Franklin Street on Saturday, September 17, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry, pottery, watercolors, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, photography and more. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2 - $2,000. Several artists will also provide demonstrations of their work throughout the day. In addition to artist booths, staged entertainment is scheduled throughout the day, and shops and restaurants along Franklin and throughout the downtown district will also be open. For more information, please visit www. roxyregionaltheatre.org/frolicHistoricDoentownClarksville,TN 7PMMOVIEABOMINABLENIGHT

The Downtown Commons is excited to host our second annual Movie Nights for a family fun night in Downtown Clarksville! Come join us once a month through the month of September to watch your favorite family movies under theDowntownstars. Commons 215 Legion St. Clarksville, TN 37040 18 sunday CLARKSVILLE HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

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1241Heritagemovie!ParkPeachers Mill Rd, Clarksville, TN sunday I AM THEY - CONCERT 7:00 PM I Am They is a pop worship band with top songs such as 'Scars' and 'Faithful God.' Food Trucks: Tater Headz, Big Kahuna’s Island Grill and Golly G's! Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Outside smoking/vaping will not be allowed onsite. This concert is free and open to the public.Downtown Commons 215 Legion St, Clarksville, TN 30 friday ARTVILLE FEST Artlink and LOCAL Clarksville are teaming up for a creative celebration of LOCAL artists, artisans and small businesses. Artsville Fest will be taking place on Friday, September 30 and continuing until Saturday, October 1, 2022. This two day event will give visitors of all ages an opportunity to discover local makers, creators and businesses of all kinds as well as creative opportunities to admire and be a part of all while seeing the best of what Clarksville has to Weoffer.kick off the weekend with ArtLink’s Gala Event and Juried Art Show. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature many local creators who have submitted their work to the Gala through the jury process. Enjoy an evening strolling through the beautiful Sanctuary On Main as it will be transformed into a Speakeasy on the main level and a gallery upstairs. While you’re there, sample our outside food truck selection and mingle with friends, learn more about the mission of Artlink to serve the community creatively and vote for your favorite pieces of art. At the end of the evening winners of the art show will be announced and prizes awarded. Saturday you can stroll around the festival located on the corner of 4th and Main St., in our Downtown Clarksville to enjoy live music, art, entertainment, live performances, great food, a kid zone and much more. All proceeds from the weekend go to support the arts through Artlink. Founder Maria Haycraft says, “We have reinvented the Chalk Walk-as it was known before--to incorporate multiple facets of art to not only enjoy but be a part of too!” This year the festival will have 3D chalk artists and mural artists creating live, multiple community immersive art projects and of course the chalk walk. We are eager to continue working with our local businesses in collaboration with the arts community to better serve Clarksville and offer inspiration that lasts beyond the festival.

7:00 PM Movies in the Park is an outdoor movie series hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation. Enjoy free movies under the stars. Each movie will host pre-show activities a few hours before the movie begins. Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the activities scheduled for each

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ClarksvilleLivingMag.com 29 available online at: www.clarksvillefamily.com/events Live Entertainment and Music from all over the world, International Food, International Arts and Crafts, Kids Area and Games! Fellowship & Much More! Immaculate Conception Ch. 740 Franklin St Clarksville, TN 24 saturday

Those interested in a career in early childhood education will also have the chance to speak with several programs and learn valuable information about the early childhood education field. Children will enjoy a fun-filled day at the library with hands-on activities in the area of: Early Literacy, Physical Development, Science, Math, and Art!

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SPEAKEASY ON MAIN ART SHOW AND GALA 4:00 PM ArtLink presents the Bi-Annual Art Show and Gala. This is juried art show. We kick off Artsville weekend with ArtLink’s Gala Event and Juried Art Show. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature many

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The Early Childhood Education Expo will support the community at large by providing access to community resources that specifically serve families and children. Families will be able to meet and greet various Childcare Programs and discover other organizations designed to support them.

Local artist Thomas Adams captured iconic Clarksville sites in pen and ink with these drawings from 1973 and 1974. Experience these landmarks –some no longer standing – with this collection of delicate illustrations. Customs House Museum 200 South Second St. Clarksville, TN EXPLORING OUR TOWN: AN ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES

4TH ANNUAL COHEN CLINIC AT COMMUNITYCENTERSTONEARTSHOW Through September 22 | Kimbrough ThisGalleryannual exhibit from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone showcases local artists, both amateur and professional, who are also veterans and military family members. The Cohen Clinic provides accessible mental health care to veterans and their loved ones.

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ILLUMINATION: THE ART OF DR. JOHN STANTON THROUGH OCTOBER 16 |

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This impressive collection of original artworks representing the expansive story of our community is on display together for the first time. From pictureperfect downtown views to charming watercolors of peaceful riverside scenes, the collection contains over 60 works of art that depict a historic Clarksville scene, were created by a Clarksville resident or Customsboth.House Museum 200 South Second St. Clarksville, TN SPOOKIES FROM THE SEPTEMBERCOLLECTION22 –NOVEMBER 6 | LOBBY

The Clarksville Living Magazine Network is now available 30 Clarksville Living local creators who have submitted their work to the Gala through the jury process. Enjoy an evening strolling through the beautiful Sanctuary On Main while you sip on some wine as it will be transformed into a Speakeasy on the main level and a gallery upstairs. While you’re there, sample our outside food truck selection and mingle with friends, learn more about the mission of Artlink to serve the community creatively and vote for your favorite pieces of art. At the end of the evening winners of the art show will be announced and prizes awarded. Guests Entry to the Gala is by donation. All proceeds go towards the ArtLink organization to fund their creative arts programs offered to the community. Artist call: We are now accepting submissions for the Art Gala. 4th and Main 334 Main Clarksville,StreetTN Customs House Museum EXHIBITIONS PERIPHERIES: NEW WORK BY LAURÉN BRADY SEPTEMBER 9 – OCTOBER 30 | BRUNER & ORGAIN GALLERIES Laurén Brady is a visual artist living in Charlotte, Michigan whose paintings explore landscape, memory and responding to current environments through expressive mark-making and bold use of color. Customs House Museum 200 South Second St. Clarksville, TN

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LOBBY The annual staff art exhibit showcases the creative work of those who work behind-the-scenes at the Museum. Each piece reveals the unique personalities of the artists, special moments in their lives and their inspirations.

A variety of subjects come to life in the illuminated glasswork and engravings of Dr. John CustomsStanton.House Museum 200 South Second St. Clarksville, TN

From a Victorian wreath made of human hair to mysterious portraits and dolls, get in the Halloween spirit with this selection of spooky artifacts from the Museum’s permanentClarksville,200Customscollection.HouseMuseumSouthSecondSt.TN

In collaboration with the LeQuire Gallery & Studio in Nashville, this retrospective exhibit features a wide array of works by Tennessee treasure Olen Bryant. A revered professor of art at Austin Peay, Bryant’s sculptures have graced the inside of the Governor’s Mansion, prominent Tennessee museums and art collections across the country.

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This annual exhibit from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone showcases local artists, both amateur and professional, also veterans and military family The Cohen Clinic provides accessible mental health care to veterans and their loved ones.

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From helicopters and hand grenades to watercolors and canvas, this is the story of two brave soldiers who battled their way into the world of art. This memorable, one-of-a-kind exhibit highlights David Wright and Chuck Creasy's best work from Vietnam. It all comes together in this exhilarating and meaningful show, one that bridges two lives, two worlds, two journeys.

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In collaboration with the LeQuire Gallery & Studio in Nashville, this retrospective exhibit features a wide array of works by Tennessee treasure Olen Bryant. A revered professor of art at Austin Peay, Bryant’s sculptures have graced

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