Governor's Square is closed Thanksgiving and opens 6 a.m. Black Friday, Nov. 27, with swag bags for the first 200. Holiday hours, markets and free parking.

Last checked Nov. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Governor’s Square’s hours and events pages, the City of Clarksville’s parking page and Christmas on the Cumberland page. We list hours and events only; no prices or deals.

Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026. Governor’s Square, Clarksville’s enclosed mall at 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., is closed on Thanksgiving and opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, staying open until 9 p.m. Small Business Saturday follows on Nov. 28. Mall office: 931-552-0289.

Updated Nov. 9: the mall says it will hand swag bags to the first 200 shoppers in line at the main entrance at 6 a.m. Black Friday. Santa has arrived; the Nov. 7 holiday market at Beachaven has passed.

What this means for you

  • Thanksgiving, Nov. 26: the mall is closed.
  • Black Friday, Nov. 27: mall open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28: mall 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; downtown parking is free all weekend.
  • Late nights: the mall stays open until 10 p.m. from Dec. 14 to Dec. 23.

Governor’s Square holiday hours

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The mall’s posted 2026 holiday schedule:

Date Hours
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26 Closed
Black Friday, Friday, Nov. 27 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 14, to Wednesday, Dec. 23 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Super Saturday and Super Sunday, Dec. 19-20 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 Closed
New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Stores with their own outside entrances can keep different hours; check the store.

Events at the mall:

  • Photos with Santa, Center Court, now through Thursday, Dec. 24. Santa arrived Nov. 7 (events page).
  • Black Friday: Delivering Cheer, Friday, Nov. 27, Center Court. The mall says it will hand swag bags to the first 200 people in line at the main entrance at 6 a.m., with a live DJ and prizes including a mall gift card (event page).
  • Holiday gift with purchase, Nov. 27 to Dec. 13, listed on the mall’s events page.

The mall also has a new Toys”R”Us store inside, according to its store page.

Small Business Saturday downtown

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. No downtown-wide event had been announced for 2026 when we checked; in past years, shops on Franklin Street and Strawberry Alley have held open houses that day. Downtown businesses set their own hours, so check each shop.

Parking: the City of Clarksville’s parking page says metered street spaces and garages downtown are free on weekends, weekdays after 5 p.m. and on city-observed holidays. On weekdays, meters and garages are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the first two hours of a ParkMobile street session are free. The garage kiosks are in the surface lot by the historic courthouse at Second and Commerce streets.

Holiday markets

  • Christmas on the Cumberland Holiday Market, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, McGregor Park, 640 N. Riverside Drive. Local vendors and handmade gifts before the riverwalk lights come on; free, from Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
  • Spiritfest, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Downtown Commons, with art and nonprofit booths at First Presbyterian, before the tree lighting and parade. Details on our Christmas parade page.

Traffic and safety

The city had not published Black Friday traffic plans when we checked. Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, the mall’s address, is the main retail corridor; allow extra time on Nov. 27 and the December weekends. Report a crash or a problem in a parking lot to the Clarksville Police Department non-emergency line, 931-648-0656, or 911 in an emergency. Road work that may slow you down is on our road construction page.

More: Thanksgiving in Clarksville, holiday lights and Christmas events and new businesses.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Governor’s Square open on Black Friday 2026?

6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and it stays open until 9 p.m. The mall is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Is Governor’s Square Mall open on Thanksgiving?

No. The mall’s 2026 holiday schedule shows it closed Thursday, Nov. 26. Anchor and outside-entrance stores may set their own hours.

What are Governor’s Square’s Christmas hours?

9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from Dec. 14 to Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Is downtown Clarksville parking free on Small Business Saturday?

Yes. The city says its metered street spaces and garages are free on weekends, weekdays after 5 p.m. and on city-observed holidays.