OPENING DAY AT THE DOWNTOWN MARKET

Christie & Micaela Catabay

Stephanie & Chris Travis

Dr. Brad & Thea Moser Bruce & Nawehi Livesay, Hunter Upchurch

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

Thousands recently came out to 1 Public Square for opening weekend of the 2022 Clarksville Downtown Market. Everyone was invited for a “fresh start” that included, “fresh air, fresh produce, and fresh new vendors.”

Rebecca Lopez, event planning specialist with Clarksville Parks & Recreation, said the season kicked off with a great opening day. “Today is a fresh start for everyone and it has been great so far,” Lopez said. “The crowd has been great, Corny Cob, our mascot, was here this morning taking pictures with everyone. Many of our sponsors had giveaways. It has been so busy, it feels like everybody’s here.”

Lopez estimated that thousands had already come through by 11 a.m. “I’m telling you, you could barely walk through here an hour ago. The vendors and the shoppers are all very happy to be back. And, we’ll be here Saturdays until October 1, 2022.” Gabby, Jaxon & Jerrad Rader

Nathan & Brittni Sullivan

Katie Grand, Autumn & Liam Keaton