CLARKSVILLE, TN − Clarksville Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the grand reopening of the L&N Train Station. This beloved local landmark has been thoughtfully restored and is ready to welcome visitors once again.
The public is invited to attend a special reopening celebration at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 16, at the L&N Train Station, located at 189 S 10th St. The event will mark the return of the station as an active historical site and educational hub where guests can explore Clarksville’s rich railroad heritage.
Rail service first came to Clarksville in 1854, playing a pivotal role in the city’s development and economy for generations. The L&N Train Station stands as a symbol of that legacy and will now be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as every third Saturday of the month, for tours and historical interpretation.
“Our goal is to give visitors a sense of how deeply the railroad influenced life in Clarksville,” said William Parker, Historical Interpreter with Clarksville Parks & Recreation. “The station offers a glimpse into a time when trains weren’t just transportation—they were lifelines for people, goods, and ideas. We’re excited to reopen this space and tell that story.”
The reopening event will feature remarks from city officials, guided tours of the station, and opportunities to meet the department’s historical interpreters. For more information about the L&N Train Station and other local historic sites, visit ClarksvilleParksRec.com.