How Clarksville Handles Curfew Laws: A Practical Guide

Clarksville maintains 101 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with curfew laws. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Clarksville falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Juvenile Curfew

Clarksville sets a nightly curfew in two bands. Minors fifteen and younger may not be out from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and minors over fifteen but under eighteen from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Key details: Age 15 and under: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Age 16 and 17: 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Day of week: Same hours every night. Exceptions: Parent, emergency, married, military. Parent liability: Section 10-206.

Handled through city court under the general penalty clause, with parental responsibility under Section 10-206.

Park Curfew

Clarksville sets no single citywide park closing time. Section 12-506 gives the parks and recreation director authority to set opening and closing hours, posted at each park entrance. McGregor Park closes at midnight by ordinance.

Key details: Citywide closing time: None fixed in code. Who sets hours: Parks and recreation director. Where hours appear: Posted at park entrances. McGregor Park closes: 12:00 midnight. After-hours vehicles: Towed at owner's expense.

Vehicles left in a park after closing are towed at the owner's expense. Curfew and park offenses are prosecuted in Clarksville city court.

The Bottom Line

Clarksville's curfew laws rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Clarksville is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Clarksville's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.