CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) –The Spooky Special is back for another Halloween, as the Clarksville Transit System’s decorated bus will run the streets of Clarksville, offering free rides on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.
The Spooky Special, or Spooky Bus as it’s often referred to, is a CTS Halloween tradition that started 29 years ago to help residents get acquainted with the local public transportation service and to thank consistent passengers, according to a news release from the city.
The bus will run normal routes listed below, however rides on the Spooky Special are free. All of the trips originate from the Transit Center at 200 Legion St, and will return to the Transit Center after dropping off passengers at destinations along the route.
Clarksville Academy art students, who have annually painted a bus with special Halloween oriented designs for the past 26 years, will convene at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at 430 Boillin Lane to paint the bus.
All riders will be required to wear face masks and social distancing measures are in place on all buses – including the Spooky Bus – to adhere to CDC guidelines.
The Spooky Special will be at Clarksville Academy from 7-9:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30 weather permitting, and then continues with service to the following routes:
Friday, Oct. 30
111 Fort Campbell – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
311 Cunningham Loop from 12-1 p.m.
411 Peachers Mill Road from 1-2 p.m.
512 Hilldale from 2-4 p.m.
611 Madison Street from 4-5 p.m.
813 Hospital/101 Express from 5-7 p.m.
711 Governors Square Mall from 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)
211 Tiny Town Road from 6:30-8:30 a.m.
313 Cunningham Loop from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
613 Madison Street 9:30-10:30am
712 Governors Square Mall 10:30-11:30 a.m.
212 Tiny Town Road from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
111 Fort Campbell from 2-4 p.m.
311 Cunningham Loop 4-5 p.m.
411 Peachers Mill Road from 5-6 p.m.
511 Hilldale from 7-9 p.m.