CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 14th Annual Rivers & Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
RIVERS AND SPIRES FESTIVAL APRIL 14-16
The following streets will be closed:
Wednesday, April 13 Beginning at 7 a.m.
Public Square in front of F&M Bank
Thursday, April 14 Beginning at 7 a.m.
All of Public Square
Franklin Street from First Street to Public Square
First Street from Franklin Street to Main Street
Strawberry Alley
Friday, April 15 Beginning at 7 a.m.
On Friday, Downtown will be blocked off from Public Square to Fourth Street and Madison Street to Main Street.
The streets will be closed all day Saturday and until 7 a.m. Sunday, April 17.
Clarksville Transit System
Clarksville Transit Center will temporarily relocate their Legion Street operations during the Festival. On Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, the alternate staging area for the Clarksville Transit Center will be behind the Disciples of Christ Church on Cooper Place, between Union and Academy Streets. The routes themselves will not change and any questions can be directed to 931-553-2429. Service from the Legion Street Station will resume as normal on Monday, April 28.
Parking
Handicapped parking is available in the parking garage off Commerce Street in front of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on the first level. It is accessible from Riverside Drive. Please be mindful of the business, private and residential parking in downtown area.
About the Festival
Pets, weapons and drones are not be permitted at the festival. Properly credentialed service animals are always welcome.
Limited seating is available around the event. Festival-goers are urged to bring their own folding or camping chairs. It is also recommended that attendees buy their food and drink tickets early to avoid long lines. Tickets for food and beverages will go on sale at various booths throughout downtown when the Festival opens. Credit/debit cards will be accepted at all ticket booths. Recycling bins will also be placed everywhere a trash bin can be found.
The Festival will take place rain or shine. Festival hours are:
Thursday, April 14 5–10 p.m.
Friday, April 15 5–10 p.m.
Saturday, April 16 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
