CLARKSVILLE, TN – Local community organization Black Clarksville will host their second annual Black Clarksville Week celebration from Feb. 5-10. As a celebration of Black History Month, Black Clarksville week will consist of five events that promote health and wellness, black-owned businesses, civic engagement, community service and local Black history.
“Black Clarksville Week celebrates the history that has been made here in Clarksville, but also highlights the history currently in the making,” says founder Tiff Perkins. “The purpose of these events is to continue bringing the community together and to support the ever-growing Black community here in Clarksville.”
This week’s events will consist of:
- Health and Wellness Expo – Feb. 5, Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Community Check-In – Feb. 7, Talley Hall Event Center, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Networking Mixer – Feb. 8, A&E Bar and Lounge, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Community Service Initiative – Feb. 9, Butterfly Moments Inc, 835 Richardson St. 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Black Owned Business Marketplace – Feb. 10, Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
All events are free and open to the public. You can find more information about each event, participants, and pertinent information on the Black Clarksville website at https://www.blkclarksville.com/black-clarksville-week. For questions, email hi@blkclarksville.com.
Created in 2020, Black Clarksville is a community organization focused on empowering, enriching, and unifying the Black community in Clarksville. They host events, offer free online resources, highlight black stories, and encourage community engagement.