CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Emancipation Day was celebrated in a Block Party Saturday in Dixon Park.
The celebration featured music, vendors, dance contests, food and prizes.
The Burt Steppers putting on a show at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
The Burt Steppers putting on a show at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
The Burt Steppers putting on a show at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
The Burt Steppers putting on a show at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
The Burt Steppers putting on a show at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
The men of Hasan Temple 150 at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Joe Ann Burgess Speaking at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Joe Ann Burgess with her book on Burt High school at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Ms. Michele Burgess with some scripture at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Anderson Grant with opening Prayer at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Ms. Noami Jerkins sings the Black National Anthem at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Councilwoman Wand Smith presents an award to City Mayor Joe Pitts at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
City Mayor Joe Pitts presents Councilwoman Wanda Smith with a historical marker at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Councilwoman Wanda smith speaking at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Councilwoman Wanda Smith dancing at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
City Mayor Joe Pitts enjoying the celebration at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Jeannette Mallory Price and her amazing story with the crossbow at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Councilwoman Wanda, Smith, City Mayor Joe Pitts and Comedian William (Sporty T.) Hunt at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Lakisha Brimage and Thomas Brimage with Vircille Counseling and Consulting at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
City Mayor Joe Pitts, Jaime Peltz, Council Woman Wanda Smith and Commissioner Joshua Beal at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Joe Ann Burgess and crew with her book on Burt High School at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
All in the family catering at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Right Choice on scene serving up the eats at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Music City Gumbo at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Jamaica Flavaz at the Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Emancipation Day Block Party. August 3, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Aug. 8 is Emancipation Day in Tennessee, celebrating the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the state. Sam Johnson, a former slave, was a key organizer of the first August 8th celebration in 1871. Since then, former Gov. Phil Bredesen recognized Aug. 8 as Emancipation Day in Tennessee in 2007.
For more events like this, check out the Summer Fun Guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.