Clarksville’s Welcome Home Veterans Parade honors those that served
September 22, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds gathered around the streets of Downtown Clarksville Saturday for the 7th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Parade. The parade is part of the Welcome Home Veterans Celebration. Veterans from all around attended and took part in the parade.
The parade began at 10:00am.
“I am so glad to see so many people come out to the Welcome Home Veterans Parade to honor our veterans today. We have a lot of units this year,” said Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of Visit Clarksville. “We are just glad our veterans are home and we like to welcome them to Clarksville.”
7th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Parade was held Saturday, September 17th in Downtown Clarksville. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Clarksville’s Christmas Parade brings holiday cheer to Downtown
December 8, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Lighted Christmas Parade returned to the streets of Downtown Clarksville on Saturday, as thousands came out to watch local marching bands, and an array of floats portraying this year’s theme, Gingerbread House.
Prior to the start of the parade, the Downtown Commons ice rink was packed with skaters, Santa Claus visited with families near a giant Christmas tree, and First Presbyterian Church hosted its Sixth Annual SpiritFest.
2021 Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
City of Clarksville to hold Gold Star Holiday Tree Ceremony
December 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is hosting a Gold Star Holiday Tree ceremony to honor the men and women in uniform who have given their lives for our country and the families who carry on their legacies on Sunday, December 5th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Clarksville City Hall.
To commemorate America’s greatest heroes, the City of Clarksville has decorated a Christmas tree on the first floor of City Hall with Gold Star ornaments from last year’s ceremony bearing the names of some of our fallen heroes.
Clarksville City Hall Christmas Tree
Clarksville Parks and Recreation kicks off the holidays with Christmas on the Cumberland
November 29, 2021
Clarksville, TN – McGregor Park and the Cumberland Riverwalk had hundreds of visitors on a cool and crisp night just before Thanksgiving, including one very special guest, Santa Claus, as he and Mr’s Claus joined Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and his family to officially light 1,000,000 Christmas lights, a holiday tradition in Clarksville.
Tiffany Perkins, an event planning specialist with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department was one of the organizers of this year’s event.
“Tonight, we’re celebrating our Christmas on the Cumberland 2021 grand opening,” Perkins said. “We’ll have some dance groups out tonight, as well as the Rossview High School band. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will be here, and our presenting sponsor for this evening is Blue Cord Realty. They’ll be providing free hot chocolate for everyone.”
Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening
Imagination Library of Montgomery County to hold live Facebook Storytime with Clarksville First Lady Cynthia Pitts
September 28, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Imagination Library of Montgomery County will host a free Facebook Live Storytime session Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 6:00pm on the organization’s Facebook page.
The featured reader for the inaugural Storytime is Cynthia Pitts, First Lady of Clarksville. Mrs. Pitts will read Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors aloud during this special session. Children of all ages and parents are encouraged to log on and enjoy the story together. This story will only be available during the original live recording, so you won’t want to miss it!
Clarksville’s First Lady Cynthia Pitts will serve as the guest reader for the inaugural Storytime session with Imagination Library of Montgomery County.
City of Clarksville debuts “Cause for Applause” for staff
March 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts honored 90 City of Clarksville employees for outstanding job performance in the inaugural “Cause for Applause” program.
High-achieving City of Clarksville employees get Shining Star and Rising Star awards.
Warm Souls touches hundreds Christmas Eve
December 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Jon Vaughn of Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries stood at the main entrance of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center on Christmas Eve, welcoming hundreds of people who were in need of a little help during the holiday season.
“This is our 12th year of doing this,” Vaughn said. “During the last 11 years we have served a little over 12,000 meals, and given away more than 15,000 toys. We have also provided 350 free haircuts in the four years our volunteers have offered that service.”
Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries held its annual Warm Souls event at APSU’s Morgan Center.
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits APSU to congratulate University’s military, veteran summer graduates
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 7th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) got a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to congratulate the University’s graduating military and veteran students.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn attends Austin Peay State University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony. (APSU)
Clarksville holds largest Independence Day Celebration to date
July 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Liberty Park was once again the site of our city’s Independence Day Celebration, that features music, food and fun for the whole family, followed by an impressive fireworks display.
This year’s fireworks were immediately followed by an equally impressive display by Mother Nature.
Thousands came out to Liberty Park on July 3rd, 2019 for food, games, live music and an impressive fireworks display.
Manna Café Ministries annual Grits & Gravy fundraiser set for May 6th
April 18, 2019
Manna Café Ministries
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries’ 6th annual Grits & Gravy fundraising event is happening this year on May 6th from 6:00pm–8:00pm at The Belle Hollow.
This is a nighttime event with everyone’s favorite: breakfast for dinner! Grits & Gravy will include guest speakers Mayor Joe Pitts and First Lady Cynthia Pitts, acoustic entertainment, an update on the Manna Village, and more exciting surprises.
