A new hospitality hub is headed for Clarksville. The Watershed is slated to combine a beverage program, a food truck and a communal gathering space for all on one property.
The new business is led by Patrick Gartner, owner of Verified Hospitality, as well as Austin Berry and Austin Pfiester with Lost Heard Enterprises. Locals can expect to see the space open in late August, Gartner said. The main goal for Gartner “is to do fun stuff with talented people,” he said.
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The Watershed will soon be home to Grisette’s, serving up coffee, natural wines and beer in-house. The all day coffee shop and beer and wine bar will serve coffee from local roasters, Gartner said.
Grisette’s will also offer wholesale pastries from Tiers and Treats, as well as other partners.
On the menu
Visitors can dine on food from Claudia Willis Villegas at her food truck: Muy Yum. Willis Villegas is cooking up grazing boards, rice bowls and light bites made with locally sourced ingredients from Texas and Mexico.
One of the board options is crafted with sourdough, lettuce, radish, cornichons, eldo cheese, jamon iberico, pesto chimi and pepitas; it serves 1-2 people. Small bites include a bread box, marinated olives and la mezcla, which is dried fruits and nuts. Muy Yum also offers salads and sandwiches served on sourdough.
The Watershed will also have house-made pretzels served from the Muy Yum truck.
The background
The property is owned by Walter Long, who wanted to see the space turned into a resource for the community, Gartner explained. The Watershed team is implementing that community-driven mindset into its business model, while also preserving the building’s history.
The Watershed will have indoor and outdoor seating areas, with a mobile stage to host gatherings, acoustic performances and events. Part of phase two at the business includes closing a section of the interior off to have a spot for private meetings.
