CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Burkes Outlet of Clarksville held their official grand opening Thursday, September 26, making them the first store to open at the new Clarksville Commons shopping center on Madison Street.
Burkes was joined by the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to opening their doors at 8:45 a.m. At opening, hundreds of Clarksville shoppers formed a line stretching to the back of the parking lot. The first 150 customers received scratch off cards with the chance to win a $250 gift card.
“[We’re] very excited, very grateful for all of these wonderful people that showed up,” said Burkes regional director James Ewing. “I would say that, from what I’ve seen of the six stores that we have right now, this is the biggest turn out we’ve had. Clarksville made us proud.”
Burkes opening weekend continues tomorrow, with the first 150 customers receiving free totes and on Saturday when any customer who spends $30 or more will receive two free movie tickets.
Stores will continue to open at the Clarksville Commons in the coming weeks with Marshalls opening on October 10 followed by Planet Fitness in October 16.