Roxy Regional Theatre
This historic downtown movie hall, called The Lillian when it opened in
1913, now houses a top-notch theater production group. The Roxy
Regional Theatre presents works ranging from modern dramas to
Broadway musicals to Shakespearean classics.
Since 1983, Roxy artistic directors Tom Thayer and John McDonald have
brought 10 or more productions to Clarksville every season. At least
8,000 school children see a Shakespeare production at the Roxy each
year. In addition to functioning as a community theater and making
stars of local actors, the Roxy has in recent years brought in a company
of professional actors to perform in several productions each season.
The theater is at 100 Franklin Street in the heart of Clarksville. For
schedules, tickets or information, call 931-645-7699 or go to
www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.
McGregor Park and RiverWalk
McGregor Park is built on the banks of the Cumberland River and
is home to the Cumberland RiverWalk, the signature of the Queen
City. The RiverWalk has a lighted walkway following the river and a
handicapped-accessible playground, picnic area, pedestrian bridge
and boat launch.
It’s the meeting place for commnity events such as RiverFest, Christmas on the Cumberland, a Fourth of July celebration and various concerts. The RiverWalk offers two stage areas. An amphitheater that can seat 700 people on concrete seats is built into the hillside. Another outdoor stage has lawn seating for more than 3,000 people.
At the south end of RiverWalk is a bronze statue of one of America’s most outstanding Olympic athletes: Clarksville Native Wilma Rudolph. The park also has a permanent chornological exhibit of the river’s history in the “As the River Flows” museum. Call 931-645-7476.
Movie Theaters
Catch a Movie!
You can take in a movie at one of the three theaters in Clarksville:
Great Escape 16 | Located off of exit 1, the Great Escape features stadium seating, digital format and sometimes runs independent films usually found only by traveling to Nashville. 931-920-8800
Carmike Governor’s Square 10 | Located off of exit 4 in the Governor’s Square Mall, this newly remodled
theater features stadium seating and digital format. 931-503-0783
Bowling
Bowling is offered at 3 centers in Clarksville:
East Gate Bowling | 1710 Madison St. | 931-647-6541
Skyline Lanes | 201 Karaft St. | 931-645-2456
The Pinnacle | 430 Warfield Blvd. | 931-647-2695
Ft. Campbell:
Hooper Bowling Center | 5380 Tennessee Ave. | 931-431-6347
Paintball
Gateway Action Sports Recreational Paintball
900 Vaughan Rd. 931-358-3692
Open 8am to 4pm Saturdays and 10am to 5pm Sundays for
recreational play.
After 4pm on Saturdays, the fields are open
for “Outlaw Play” for teams and more experienced players.
The fields have lights and will remain open until 10pm or later
on Saturdays.
Equipment rental is $10; air, $18; paintball prices
vary.
www.gatewayactionsports.com
Climbing
Kings Bluff
Kings Bluff is a Limestone Crag located here in Clarksville.
It has approximatley 170 routes, about 75% sport and the rest is mixed or traditional. It is overlooking the Cumberland River and ranges from 30 feet to 80 feet in height.
For more information and directions call 931-647-0755
Canoeing
Red River Valley Park
Red River Valley Park is an outdoors fun operation in Adams and Port Royal. It offere rides on the Red River by canoe, raft and kayak. Camping amenities range from RV hookups and ranch houses with hot showers to tents and primitive camping. Catered cookouts and hay rides are available as well as paintball for groups. The Park is located on U.S. Highway 41 about 25 miles east of Clarksville. For more information or to make reservations, call 1-800-762-8408.