This weekend in Clarksville: American Floyd, Surrender of Clarksville, Black history events

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – American Floyd makes their F&M Bank Arena debut this weekend, plus we have the return of Surrender of Clarksville and some major Black History Month events!

American Floyd: Pink Floyd Experience

• Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
• When: Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
• Cost: Tickets start at $45.
• Details: American Floyd delivers an immersive Pink Floyd tribute experience that blends iconic music, striking visuals, and atmosphere.

Surrender of Clarksville

• Where: Fort Defiance Interpretive Center & Park, 120 Duncan St.
• When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: Fort Defiance commemorates the 1862 surrender of Clarksville with a living history event featuring costumed interpreters, cannon firings, and demonstrations of 19th-century military and civilian life.

Black History Month Expo

• Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way
• When: Sunday, Feb. 22, noon-5 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: A community-wide celebration of Black history, culture and contributions marking the 2026 theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” The family-friendly expo will feature Black-owned businesses, local organizations, live entertainment and opportunities to connect with community leaders.

Jubilee: Celebrating Black History

• Where: North Branch Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
• When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Details: A multigenerational Black History Month celebration featuring presentations, storytelling, crafts, displays, local authors and vendors, plus networking for small business owners. The event also includes a screening of the film Freedom Hair. For more information, visit clarksville.org or call 931-648-8826.

Polar Bear Plunge

• Where: New Providence Pool
• When: Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. (rescheduled from Feb. 7)
• Cost: $30
• Details: Open to ages 10 and older, the event encourages participants to dress in costume and compete in categories such as Best Individual Costume, Best Couple or Small Group, and Best Large Group. Proceeds benefit free adaptive swim programs for individuals with special needs, as well as group swim lessons for children through the S.P.A.R.K. Scholarship.

| DON’T MISS AN EVENT: For more Clarksville things to do, check out the Winter fun guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.