CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council and Beachaven Vineyards & Winery will host a book signing for local historian Carolyn Ferrell from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at Beachaven Downtown, 101 Franklin St.
Ms. Ferrell will have copies of all eight of her books recounting a variety of Clarksville stories — from life in the city under Union occupation during the Civil War to the significance of the iron industry to the city’s heritage.
Titles available are Occupied: The Story of Clarksville, Tennessee, during the Civil War, Riverview Cemetery: A History, We Wait Beneath the Furnace Blast: Middle Tennessee Ironmasters, their Furnaces, and a Civil War Journal, Col. William A. Forbes and the 14th Tennessee Infantry, Greenwood Cemetery: A History, In Search of Nannie Tyler: A One Hundred Year History of a Family Who Helped Shape Clarksville, Stories from the Queen City of the Cumberland, and Franklin House.
Amazon reviewers have rated these books with high praise: “Great book!” “Gave as a gift and was greatly appreciated!!” “Excellent Read” “Carolyn Ferrell is a marvelous writer and historian.” “Detailed and Interesting History” “Great Stories” “Good account of the Forbes and the 14th up until his death with lots of details I did not previously know (and I research the 14th a lot)” “For years I have taken long walks at Greenwood Cemetery and wondered about the people resting there. This book gives great history about the people and statues there.”
A talented storyteller, Ms. Ferrell also offers popular tours historical tours of downtown Clarksville, Greenwood Cemetery, and Riverview Cemetery.