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The Search For Clarksville's Best Tacos Autenticos

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Alright, alright, alright! 😎 EL GRULLO is now on the corner of Madison and Denny. (next door to Taco Bell, lol - I LOVE that!)

I kind of fell into this "Search For Clarksville's Best Street Tacos" thing by accident after I made a post showing tacos from Taqueria Jalisco where I said they might’ve taken the crown from Mi Lindo.

As you can imagine if you've ever been to Mi Lindo's (on Madison St across from Kroger plaza), those could be deemed as fightin' words to many. Heck, before this, I'd have defended Mi Lindo as being the best.

After sharing the post in the Clarksville And Surrounding Areas Food Scene Facebook Group to ask who everyone's go-to spot for "street tacos" was...

SO MANY people said, “El Grullo’s the best! Definitely gotta give ‘em a shot.”

Now that El Grullo's on Madison Street, the time had finally come!

They had CABEZA! 🤯😱😍

I’ll be doing a full story on the Clarksville Messenger website about it soon, giving a full rundown of the El GRULLO experience. 😎🕺

As far as my wife Rebecca is concerned after devouring her tacos, she said, and I quote, "Well, as of right now, if anyone asks me where to get the best tacos in Clarksville, I'm telling them EL GRULLO!"

So you have it from her! My take, however, is not that black and white. And being a uniquely palated foodie, I'm gonna have to give a rundown on my experience.

And... ANDDD....

El Grullo is BY NO MEANS the final stop on this journey to find Clarksville's BEST tacos autenticos!

For now, check the post on Instagram and enjoy the drool-worthy pics!

In short... I'M AN OFFICIAL EL GRULLO FAN!!! 😍

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TONIGHT and Tomorrow

💜 THE COLOR PURPLE at Roxy Regional Theatre | Opening weekend took off with GREAT acclaim! Get out and enjoy this wonderful experience at The Roxy. Based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel of the same name, THE COLOR PURPLE spans 35 years in the life of Celie, a teenage African American girl living in Georgia who is given by her abusive stepfather to an even more abusive husband. (view event for full show listing)

TODAY, Fri 8/12

ADDED: Fri-DIY Workshop: Choose Any Project | Noon-9pm | Grab your favorite beverages and snacks and make it a night out at Nailed It DIY. Nail your super FUN girls night out, unique date night surprise, or come as one and make new friends. Choose any project from our collections, including wood signs and specialty home decor to compliment your space!

ADDED: Chris Crow LIVE at Beachaven | 4-7pm | Singer-songwriter Chris Crow will be performing outside from 4-7 PM. Scheduled food truck: Official Wings.

ADDED: Friday Night Open Gym at Infinity Cheer & Tumbling | 5:30-7:30pm | Friday Night Open Gym, $15/child. Join us for inflatables, ninja obstacles, games and much more! No age requirements to participate. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on the floor at all times.

ADDED: Friday Night Kids' Drop Off Class at Courtney's Creative Palette | 5:30-8pm | Our Friday night classes are so much fun for the kids because we give them the creative freedom to explore their artistic abilities! We will be painting the famous cat from one of the classic Disney movies, Alice in Wonderland! We will provide pizza and drinks in between the drying times! (Please remember we ask the kids to be age 6 and up to join our drop off classes)

ADDED: On Purpose LIVE 2022 at Hilldale FLC | 6-9pm - $35 | A faith based evening of food, fun, fellowship and encouragement to help you live on purpose, with purpose and for purpose! Event speakers are certified life coaches Stephani Cook, Andy Ptacek and Angie May. Topic: “Making good choices when my choices aren’t good.”

🍻BLUFFSTOCK 2022 down at Kings Bluff Brewery | Starts 6pm | We kick things off Friday with our Vendor Day, with live music outback along with and vinyl spinning records inside. Then we move into Saturday with live music all day.

ADDED: Parents Night Out! Kids Build It: Chalkboard Planner | 6-9pm | Not only will your child create and paint a 14x24 framed wall planner – they will be building it completely under the instruction of our Nailed It DIY Art-Tenders. Pizza and Drink included. Recommended for children ages 7 and up. Advance registration required.

ADDED: KIDS! Not ur Parent's Art Night at ArtLink | 6-8:30pm | Join us as we have a fun night painting something unique. In each class, we will make something different and worthy of hanging on your bedroom walls. This class is specially created for parents to drop off Their creative kids for a few hours so they can learn new techniques and create one-of-a-kind pieces. Ages 6 and up (this is for kids who are interested in creating and can follow directions if you would like to see if your child can do this class but isn’t at the preferred age send us a message to talk about it) Supplies are included. The cost is $25.

ADDED: Live Music with Erin Handley-Truckenmiller at The River Club | 6:30-9:30pm | Come hear Erin Handley-Truckenmiller on our Outdoor Patio! Enjoy Cold Drinks, Tasty Food & Music that Everyone will Love! Join Us with Your Friends & Family!

ADDED: Tina Brown Release Party at Good People Lounge | 7pm | Good People Lounge Presents Tina Brown Video Shoot/Single Release Party! Special Guest Performance by Omar Cunningham. Tickets: $40 in Advance. $50 at the Door.

ADDED: Year of October Duo Set at TVBC | 7-10pm | Year of October is heading back to TN Valley Brewing Co. Join them for a duo set from 7-10pm.

Karaoke with Fan Favorite Prizes at Flip'N Axe Wilma | 8-11:30pm | $30 Food Coupon to Texas Roadhouse for the Karaoke Fan Favorite on BOTH nights! So bring your friends!

ADDED: Changing Direction Band at AJs Bar | 8pm | A must-see band returning after a year to Friday Nights Live at AJ's Bar where there's never a cover charge. They're one of those bands that you've got to experience for yourselves. They cover classic/southern and some newer rock, blues as well as some awesome original songs.

The Tastings

Baileys Deliciously Light Tasting at Elite | 3:30-6pm | Treat yourself to a light-tasting indulgence with Baileys Deliciously Light. Cream from Ireland combines with rich cocoa and vanilla flavors of Baileys to create this sweet treat with 40% fewer calories and 40% fewer grams of sugar than Baileys Original Irish Cream.*

Crown Royal Apple Tasting at Mulligan's | 5-7:30pm | Join for a FREE in store tasting of Crown Royal Apple. A great chance to try something new or revisit an old favorite.

Brother’s Bond Tasting at Elite | 6-9pm | Join us for a FREE in store Tasting of BROTHER’S BOND Bourbon!! Great opportunity to try new products free before you buy them.

Sat 8/13

ADDED: Women's Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Renzo Gracie | 11-Noon | Join us every Saturday for Women's Only BJJ! Current members - this is included in membership, just book in your app. Non-members - Sign up for a trial and take three classes for free! No membership? No problem! Drop in for $15 per class

ADDED: Self-Defense Class at Renzo Gracie | 12-1pm | Join us every Saturday at Noon for Self-Defense! This is class is open to 14+ and will teach you new self-defense techniques each week. While this class may teach certain elements of judo and jiu-jitsu, this is not a martial arts class.

ADDED: 🌴Riverfront Jerk Festival 2022 at Wilma Event Center | 1-8pm | GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Family entertainment kids face painting or you can opt to the 21 and over "Aprés" The Limited Inclusive Evening Caribbean Party Experience Featuring the world-renowned Renaissance Sound Live from Kingston Jamaica with DJ Delano.

Read With Me with Tender Paws Animal Therapy at The Library| 1-2pm | Come read with dogs! Your new reader can practice their reading skills to a very friendly audience!

Dinner with the Trucks on Riverside Dr | 4-8pm | Come join us for food for the whole family. Many styles of food to tickle your taste buds. 690 N Riverside Dr near the Electric Cowboy. Get out to see some of Clarksville's favs, like Green Plantain, Official Wings, Say Cheese Please, and many more!

ADDED: Steel Ivory LIVE at Beachaven | 4-7pm | Duo Steel Ivory will be performing outside from 4-7 PM. Scheduled food truck: Kadi's Tacos.

ADDED: Logan Moore LIVE at Tap House 57 | 6-9pm | Join in for great brews on tap and the sounds of Logan Moore.

the BREWERY COMEDY TOUR at TVBC | 8-9:30pm | Born and Raised in Detroit, PJ started his comedic journey in Denver. His comedy can best be described as high energy and eccentric. Wild yet thoughtful.

ADDED: Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race at Beachaven | 8-10pm | Beachaven Winery is the host location for the 2022 Memorial Race. Proceeds from the Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race provide aid to the families of Tennessee LEOs killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

Sun 8/14

Rachel McCamy LIVE at Beachaven | 2-5pm | Rachel McCamy will be performing outside from 2-5 PM. Scheduled food truck: Haute Wheels.

NEW -or- EXCITING

• Students welcomed on first full day in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools

• Volunteers needed to help out with 33rd annual Riverfest in Clarksville

COMMUNITY

• Meet employers from 34 companies at Mega Job Fair

• Clarksville’s Gateway Chamber Orchestra announces 2022-23 season

• Clarksville Academy celebrates opening day for new school year

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