It’s time to get ready for the Clarksville’s U.S. Bank Riverfest Regatta
Clarksville, TN – Registration for the 8th Annual Riverfest Regatta is underway! Participants can enter as a group (up to 8 people per entry) or as an individual.
The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River Saturday morning, September 6th, will be made of cardboard or plastic bottles and a few other approved materials.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta
Dunbar Cave in Clarksville to host Cooling at the Cave this Saturday, July 26th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 26th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, come out to Dunbar Cave State Park for the annual Cooling at the Cave event. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave in enjoying live music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
The crowd listening to the Cumberland Wind Jazz Project at Cooling at the Cave.
52 Hour Riverfest Film Festival to make its debut at this year’s Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 5th and 6th, 2014 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual 52-Hour Film Festival, presented by the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
The 52 Hour Film Festival will be held August 15th-17th, 2014. Filmmakers from all over Middle Tennessee are encouraged to compete to win awards and prizes! [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 20th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: July is National Parks and Recreation Month, New ‘Fun with Fido’ event and Movies in the Park.
Clarksville’s Annual Cooling at the Cave Event to be held Saturday, July 26th at Dunbar Cave
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Park from 3:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday, July 26th, and join the Friends of Dunbar Cave Cave with music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at Dunbar Cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts were held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
The crowd listening to the Cumberland Wind Jazz Project at Cooling at the Cave.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park moves to Liberty Park and features ‘Grease’
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, July 26th, and will be switching locations to Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, for the rest of the season.
‘Grease,’ rated PG will be shown at approximately 8:15pm (dependent on sunset). Activities begin at 7:15pm and include karaoke with Clarksville Parks and Recreation and soccer demonstrations with the Clarksville Soccer Club.
Grease to be featured at Clarksville’s next Movies in the Park.
Clarksville’s Kleeman Community Center announces New Fitness Training class coming September 1st
Clarksville, TN – Want to get FIT? The Kleeman Community Center is proud to announce the brand new Fun Interval Training (F.I.T.) class beginning this fall! F.I.T. will kick off on September 1st, 2014, and continue through October 24th at the Kleeman Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
Classes will meet every day, Monday through Friday from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. This program is $65.00 for the entire session. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Downtown Artists’ Co-op to host Fourth Regional Art Exposition August 7th
Clarksville, TN – The Downtown Artists’ Co-op is hosting its fourth regional art exposition this August. The 2014 Regional Art Exposition will be on display the month of August in the DAC Gallery and is sponsored by Legends Bank and Sango Wine and Spirits.
All regional artists, at least 18 years of age, are encouraged to enter, and all entries will be accepted. Well-known local artists Frank Lott and Terri Jordan are jurying the entries for awards. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 20th through July 26th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Bugs, Slugs and Other Uugs, National Moth Week, Lake Life, Port Royal History Walk, Evening Nature Hike, Kids Nature Games, and Cooling at the Cave.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2nd annual Rally on the Cumberland was a big success
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation held the second annual rally on the Cumberland on Saturday. This canoe and kayak event is a five-mile course which starts at the Clarksville Conservation Club boat dock and ends at Freedom Point in Liberty Park.
“It’s a beautiful day! We’re very happy with the turnout this year,” said Melissa Adkins, the program superintendent for the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation. “We have 33 boats with a total of 39 participants who are taking part in the second annual Rally on the Cumberland.”
The second annual Rally on the Cumberland is underway
