An Evening With The Artist: Tony Centonze
December 1, 2022
Clarksville, TN – River City Clay had the opportunity to host a fundraiser for Empty Bowls on November 26th, 2022. This event showcased work by local photographer Tony Centonze along with a silent auction. The silent auction allowed Clarksville photographers and businesses to help with the fundraiser.
River City Clay will be joining other Downtown Clarksville businesses in the monthly First Thursday Art Walk. Their first show, featuring photography by Tony Centonze, will be on Thursday, December 1st.
An Evening With the Artist featured works from Clarksville Photographer Tony Centonze at River City Clay on Franklin Street.
Loaves and Fishes’ Louisiana Saturday Night set for October 16th
September 28, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On October 16th, 2021, pots of Chicken and Sausage Gumbo will bubble in the Loaves and Fishes kitchen while Zydeco music fills the spicy air. That’s because, from 4:30pm-7:00pm that Saturday evening, the local organization will host its annual Louisiana Saturday Night fundraiser.
Patrons can pick up their meals and either take them home or dine on the patio to enjoy their Cajun feast amidst the donor-decorated Gators.
This year’s meal will include hot steaming smoked sausage and chicken gumbo and rice, coleslaw, bread, and a praline candy for dessert.
Tickets are $15.00 a person and can be purchased at https://loavesandfishestn.salsalabs.org/louisianasaturdaynight/index.html
Louisiana Saturday Night fundraiser for Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes to hold Second John Waddle Memorial Shoot
July 26, 2021
Written by Danica Wright Booth
Loaves and Fishes PR Chair
Clarksville, TN – After a year’s hiatus, the John Waddle Memorial Shoot will return to Montgomery County at 9:00am on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 with proceeds benefiting Clarksville’s Loaves and Fishes.
The local non-profit, which serves an average of 150 meals a day to anyone who is hungry, hosted the inaugural shoot in 2019 to honor the late John Waddle. The local homebuilder was known in the community for his passion for clay shooting and his love and support of Loaves and Fishes.
The 2nd Annual John Waddle Memorial Shoot to benefit Loaves and Fishes is set for Saturday, August 14th.
Loaves and Fishes to open New Facility on March 1st
February 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, March 1st, 2021, the doors of the new Loaves and Fishes facility, at 825 Crossland Avenue, will officially open for Grab-N-Go Lunch Service.
The much-anticipated new facility features an expansive dining space to serve up to 250 guests at a time.
For the past year, the Loaves and Fishes board and staff have worked tirelessly to design a building that fulfills every possible need.
This Week at APSU: Feed a Gov gives Food to Austin Peay Students in need
October 26, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) students who need help putting food on the table can get free hot meals through a new Austin Peay State University Foundation program.
But those students must visit www.apsu.edu/feed-a-gov this week to fill out a survey to make sure they are added to the program.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold final Movies in the Park for 2020 on October 24th
October 22, 2020
Guests are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams will take place for the final time of 2020 at Liberty Park Athletic Field.
Disney’s 2019 release “The Lion King” will be the movie, and activities will begin at 4:00pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 6:15pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park to show “The Lion King” this Saturday Liberty Park Athletic Field.
APSU’s 36th Annual Percussion Halloween Concert going virtual Oct. 30
October 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic won’t stop Frank N. Stein, Mr. Ghost and Ms. Pumpkin from visiting the Austin Peay State University campus later this month for the APSU Percussion Ensemble’s 36th Annual Halloween Concert at 7:30pm on Friday, October 30th, 2020.
Austin Peay State University’s 36th Annual Percussion Halloween Concert to be streamed live Friday, October 30th. (APSU)
Loaves and Fishes to hold annual Louisiana Saturday Night, October 17th
October 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The scent of Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning will be wafting down Foster Street in Clarksville, TN on Saturday, October. 17th, 2020.
Loaves and Fishes will turn into a Cajun Kitchen complete with bubbling pots of roux and a trinity of vegetables that will lay the foundation for this tasty fundraiser.
The organization will host its annual Louisiana Saturday Night from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
Loaves and Fishes will hold it’s hold annual Louisiana Saturday Night on October 17th from 4:30pm until 7:00pm.
Three Clarksville Nonprofits receive Community Kiosks created by Eagle Scout Taydan Jackson
September 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Taydan Jackson of Clarksville, Tennessee has completed his Eagle Scout project, which is now on display through three local nonprofit social service agencies to provide service information to the public.
Jackson met with representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Tennessee (HFHMCTN) last fall to brainstorm a community project that would benefit those in need in the community.
(L to R) HFHMCTN Executive Director Rob Selkow, Eagle Scout Taydan Jackson, and Loaves & Fishes Executive Director Rita Burnett stand in front of the Community Kiosk.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park kicks off Saturday
August 14, 2020
Liberty Park Athletic Field remains the site Movies in the Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams is back for a third time this summer.
“Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” will be shown on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at the Liberty Park Athletic Field. Activities will begin at 5:30pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 7:30pm.
The first 40 guests will receive a free Movies in the Park popcorn bucket and one free bucket of popcorn provided by Loaves & Fishes TN. The branded bucket will allow guests to receive a $1.00 discount on popcorn at future Movies in the Park events this year.
