Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 5th, 2017
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk moved because of Holiday to January 8th, 2015
January 5, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
2014 Cultural Calendars Now Available through Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
November 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Cultural Calendar, produced by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council, is now available online and at several local shops.
Each month of the calendar features an original work by a local artist, depicting a scene in Montgomery County, along with highlights of arts and heritage activities planned by community organizations for that month.
2013 Arts and Heritage Cultural Calendar
Chi Omega chapter donates painting to APSU in honor of 40 years on campus
May 12, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – A new painting will soon hang in Harned Hall, on the Austin Peay State University campus. The artwork – a watercolor of the University’s quadrangle – was recently donated to the school by the artist, Lynne Waters Griffey, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Sigma Kappa chapter of the Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity at APSU.
The print will hang with a plaque, acknowledging it as a gift from the chapter to the University.
APSU associate professor of history Dr. Minoa Uffelman presents APSU President Tim Hall with a watercolor painting by local artist Lynne Waters Griffey, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Sigma Kappa chapter of the Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity at APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff).
Clarksville awarded grants to help fund Smith-Trahern Mansion restoration plan
April 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Historical Commission awarded the City of Clarksville a Historic Preservation Fund grant of $20,000 to prepare a plan for the restoration of the Smith-Trahern Mansion.
These funds represent sixty-percent of the project budget. In order to complete the project, a forty-percent match from local funds is required. Fundraising efforts by the City will continue, with some help already.
Smith-Trahern Mansion
First Thursday ArtWalk is April 5th
March 27, 2012
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for the monthly Art Walk, which will be held this month on April 5th, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Kendall Welsh from ARTifactssent us this information about April’s artistic extravaganza.
Participating merchants include APSU’s Downtown Art Gallery, ARTifacts Emporium, Creative Corner, Downtown Artists Co-op, the Framemaker, Edwards Steakhouse, Hodgepodge, Ingredients, Rogate’s Boutique, and the Roxy Regional Theatre. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s Chi Omega Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
March 22, 2012
Written by Amanda Thomas Pitt
Clarksville, TN – The Sigma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity turns 40 this year. In May of 1972, the Sigma Tao Omega sorority was granted an official charter from Chi Omega, becoming the first national sorority on Austin Peay’s campus.
Since then, through the national organization, this Chi Omega chapter has raised nearly $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation and has donated thousands of volunteer hours to local charities and organizations.
Some of the reunion committee members. (Photo by Shelby Stack Silvey)
Parks and Rec Report for December 4th
December 5, 2011
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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Adult Volleyball League Seeks Players
- Pictures with Santa
- Silver Social- December 17th
- Try Scuba Class
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Aqua Zumba
- Story Tellers
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for October 23rd
October 23, 2011
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:
- Youth Basketball League
- Kleeman Haunted Mansion
- Fright on Franklin
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Winter Gym Program
- Calling all Dancers
City of Clarksville to Fundraise to Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
September 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville made an announcement Friday night at the Riverfest Amatuer & Professional Art Exhibit involving the future of the Smith-Trahern mansion.
The City is embarking on a fundraising campaign to raise money for repairs to the mansion. This mid-19th century home is one of the oldest homes still in existence in Clarksville today and is on the National Register of Historic Places. [Read more]
