In Pictures: Trump's Visit to Clarksville

Oct 12

*President Donald Trump stands with his eyes closed as attendees cheer during a Republican midterm campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee.*

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, President Donald Trump visited F&M Bank Arena in downtown Clarksville for a Republican midterm campaign rally. According to Clarksville Now, the appearance marked the first visit by a sitting president to Clarksville since George H.W. Bush spoke at Austin Peay State University in 1992.

The event came just days before early voting begins in Tennessee for the November 3 midterm elections. Despite rainy weather, many still attended. Tennessee Lookout estimated the crowd at approximately 4,500 people, while local news outlets reported that a smaller group of protesters gathered outside the arena and the final number was not known.

Several Tennessee Republican officials and candidates appeared during the event, including Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty and U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps. Musician Kid Rock introduced the president before his speech.

During approximately 90 minutes of remarks, Trump encouraged Republican voters to participate in the midterm elections and discussed issues including immigration, crime enforcement in Memphis and the economy.

I was inside F&M Bank Arena photographing the event. Beyond the speakers on stage, I wanted to document the attendees, the media, and some of the smaller moments taking place throughout the arena.

Signs line the chairs prior to the attendees entering the venue.

Media sets up on media risers as attendees enter the venue.

Vietnam veteran attending the trump rally.

Various media interview and photograph Congressman Mike Van Epps.

Poodle - presumably named Jasper attends the event.

Attendees take group photos ahead of President Trumps remarks.

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden greets guest.

Attendees mingle between speakers and the appearance of President Trump.

Musician - Clayton Q attends campaign rally.

Attendee holds Trump jacket display his presidency numbers (45-47).

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden enters prior to speaking.

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden leads a prayer before state officials address attendees.

Guests bow their heads during prayer given by Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

Guests cheer and hold up signs as speakers address the crowd.

Two attendees pose for a photograph, one wearing an orange-and-white suit in University of Tennessee colors and the other wearing a patriotic stars-and-stripes suit.

Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden takes the stage during the Republican midterm campaign rally.

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CW4 Ret. Dean Brown prepares to deliver the pledge of allegiance.

Tara Dawn Christensen signs the national anthem.

Former Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, known as “Kane” from WWE, addresses the crowd following the national anthem.

Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton waves prior to addressing the attendees.

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner and Republican congressional candidate Charlie Hatcher addresses the crowd

U.S. Congressman Matt Van Epps gives a thumbs-up as he approaches the podium during the Republican midterm rally.

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, the Republican candidate for Tennessee governor, waves to the crowd during President Donald Trump's midterm campaign rally.

White house employees arrange the microphone and teleprompters for President Trump’s arrival.

Guest bright yellow rain suit takes a video during the event.

Crowd members hold up their phones as President Trump is introduced.

Musician Kid Rock raises one finger as he approaches the podium while the crowd cheers.

Musician Kid Rock points toward the media platform while referring to members of the press as “fake news.”

President Donald Trump enters the stage.

President Donald Trump points toward an attendee as members of the crowd applaud and photograph him during the Republican midterm campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee.

President Donald Trump dances to his entrance music as the crowd cheers.

An enthusiastic attendee points and cheers during President Donald Trump's speech

President Donald Trump addresses the crowd from the podium as attendees look on during the Republican midterm campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, on October 10, 2026.