10/13/2026
Good morning, Clarksville...
By now, many of you have seen this press release, or heard the whispers and I come to you this morning to thank you.
We are indeed leaving Clarksville, and that is not done lightly or in haste. We came to Clarksville as Pasta Grill in 2009 and you supported us. When we closed and needed a new space, you supported us. When we opened as Kasper's with a whole new menu and theme, you supported us. When Covid hit, and we went to serving family style meals from the parking lot...you supported us and saved us from complete disaster. We have loved you, so very much, and loved serving this community. It is time for us to do the same for another community. A community that needs a Kasper's, just like you did.
I believe in the plan for this beautiful old building...for someone else to come into her and build upon what we have started. Change is good, and there will be new things for you to look forward to here.
When the University is ready to announce their plans for the new ownership....support them like you did us. Keep Kasper's in your hearts and memories...(and come see us in Dardanelle!), but give the new place the opportunity to become someplace you love, just like you loved us. Everything has it's season. Thank you for being such a wonderful season in our life. You have touched us, and we are forever grateful for you. Let's finish the year together, we want to serve each and everyone of you one last time before we close this chapter.
Shane and Angi Kasper
Photo: (pictured, from left) Shane and Angi Kasper and University President Richard Dunsworth inside Kasper’s restaurant, which has been housed inside the University’s Voorhees building since 2019. After nearly eight years of serving the Clarksville community through a unique partnership with Un...