Clarksville, Tennessee’s roundabout is so popular it has its own name and theme song

  • In Tennessee, US, a new roundabout has become the talk of the town
  • This roundabout is named ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’
  • It even has a theme song and a bustling Facebook fan page

Published on Aug 10, 2024 at 3:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Aug 12, 2024 at 11:46 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Nalin Rawat

In Clarksville, Tennessee, US, a new roundabout nicknamed ‘Rhonda’ has become the talk of the town, and it’s not just because of its traffic-smoothing magic.

Named ‘Rhonda the Roundabout,’ she has taken local fame to a whole new level.

It also has its own theme song and a bustling Facebook fan page.

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Rhonda has become a local celebrity

Usually, roundabouts are designed to simplify traffic flow and reduce accidents by avoiding the chaos of intersections.

But ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’s’ story is somewhat different.

While its primary purpose is to keep traffic under control, this roundabout has also become a local celebrity.

A traffic camera installed nearby has even captured people doing laps for fun.

Remember the Mr. Bean episode where he takes multiple turns while dressing up for his dentist appointment?

Seems like people are doing that kind of stuff – well, sort of!

The roundabout has a dedicated Facebook page and a theme song

As of August 10, its Facebook page has more than 13,000 members, all eager to share their stories.

It’s fascinating to see how some infrastructures can become immensely popular.

Just like ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’, other structures like the Denver International Airport became famous for its conspiracy theories, making it a bit of an urban legend.

The theme song is worth humming to and has been uploaded on YouTube by CRS Video Pro.

In Clarksville, people find the intersection simultaneously funny and confusing.

Some drivers end up going the wrong way or driving in circles.

However, the city knows about these problems and is thinking about fixing the signs and traffic flow.

But ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’ has already got a decent fan following and, even if things get fixed, the place is not going to lose its charm – at least for a while.

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