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.”
Downtown Commons to hold 1950’s Sock Hop Dance
October 10, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Let’s fall back in time! Join us at the Downtown Commons on November 2nd, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm as we turn back our clocks and hop into the 1950’s to celebrate Daylight Savings Time.
Don your best 50’s attire and come dance the night away to the 1950’s Rock & Roll band “Good Rockin’ Tonight!” Weather permitting, we will be featuring classic 1950’s cars displayed by the Memory Lane Cruisers. With food vendors on site and beer for sale everyone’s in for a great night at this FREE event.
109th annual Lone Oak Picnic a big hit with the Community
August 1, 2017
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club held the 109th annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Building on Saturday, July 29th, 2017. The event started at 10:00am and went on until around 3:00pm.
People from all around stopped by for great food, entertainment, and good conversation. Event though it was not an election year, there was a great turnout for the event.
“We really appreciate everyone being here. We had a really good crowd this year. If you weren’t able to be here, I’m sorry you missed it. Maybe you can be here next year,” said Larry Pitts with Central Civitan.
2016 Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
November 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County gathered together in front of the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse this past Saturday, November 5th to honor our veterans, as well as those who are still serving their country.
The day started off at 9:00am with a Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans Service Organization director Frank Mir gave the opening remarks followed by the 101st Airborne Division Honor Guard Posting the Colors.
108th annual Lone Oak Picnic Simply Wonderful
August 5, 2016
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th, 2016 the Central Civitan Club hosted the 108th annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Building. The event began at 10:00am and went on until around 3:00pm.
There was plenty of good conversations, entertainment and great food to go around. Those running for office were allowed to address those in attendance starting at 11:00am.
“We had a pretty good crowd this year. Appreciate everyone being here. If you weren’t able to be here, I’m sorry you missed it. Maybe you can be here next year,” said Larry Pitts with Central Civitan.
Memory Lane Cruisers have new location for “Cruise Night”
February 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Memory Lane Cruiser’s Cruise Night has a brand new site. Starting April 2nd – October 1st, Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm, they will be cruisin at Books A Million parking lot, located at 125 Hampton Place, Clarksville, TN 37040 (Corner of Hampton Place and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard).
They welcome all classic cars/trucks, muscle cars, streetrods and hotrods. There will be Door prizes, 50’s/60’s Music and more.
106th annual Lone Oak Picnic brought out the Cunningham Community Saturday, as well as the Candidates
July 31, 2014
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club held the 106th Annual Lone Oak Picnic on Saturday, July 27th, 2014 at the Central Civitan Building located on Alonzo Place. The picnic started at 10:00am and continued until 3:00pm.
The Civitan Club prepared 4 whole hogs, 30 shoulders and 300 chicken halves for the event. There was also ice cream, coke products and water available. It is estimated that just over 500 people turned out Saturday.
Wrapping up Clarksville’s 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
April 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The last day of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival continued to be the best in memory. The weather was absolutely flawless, neither too hot nor to cold. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky throughout the entire day.
I rushed down to the Festival at 9:00am to catch the annual WJZM 1400 AM Clarksville in Review broadcast from the Festival. This usually is held at the Bill Roberts thunder road automotive tent on Franklin Street just down from the Roxy Regional Theatre. The program was already well underway when I arrived.
Rivers and Spires is going on now in Downtown Clarksville
April 26, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 12th annual Rivers and Spires Festival begins today at 10:00am. The weather could not be better. The forecast is sunny with a high of 81°F with a slight southern wind from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 55°F. Perfect weather for the last day of the event.
Rivers and Spires kicks off Saturday at 10:00am with Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, Elite Dance Team, Korean-American Association, and Press A to Jump.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires to hold Car Show Saturday
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Rivers and Spires Saturday and enjoy Memory Lane Cruisers’ exhibit of classic cars of all types. A variety of makes and models will be on display for the enjoyment of the public.
Expect to see classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, classic trucks and other special interest vehicles.