Clarksville Fishermen Win APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 11, 2013
Paris Landing, TN - The team of Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson, of Clarksville, were declared the winners of the 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament, held Saturday, at Kentucky Lake, with launching occurring from Paris Landing State Park.
A total of 282 boats were registered for $13,000 in prize money.
Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson win 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)
Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament kicks off Saturday, May 11th
May 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN - The 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is this Saturday, May 11th.
This year’s competition will be held at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park in Buchanan Tennessee. Last season’s tourney drew more than 250 boats.
Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
APSU Governors Annual Bass Tournament is Saturday
May 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will be Saturday, May 12th at the Kentucky Lake at Paris Landing State Park.
The tournament will begin at 6:00am. Boats will take off in order of postmark of entry.
Registrations continue to be accepted for the two-person buddy tournament, which will award cash prizes. [Read more]
APSU’s 18th annual Governors Bass Tournament just two weeks away
April 30, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is less than two weeks from dropping anchor.
The 2012 edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
18th Annual Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament just one month away
April 13, 2012
Tournament benefits Austin Peay Athletics
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just one month away.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
18th Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 12th
March 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 18th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park near Paris, TN. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
TRPA Announces 2011 Award Winners at Annual Conference
October 17, 2011
Clarksville Parks and Recreation wins Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Franklin, TN – The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) announces the recipients of the association’s 2011 Awards Program. The outstanding achievements of these individuals, communities and organizations were acknowledged during the association’s 60th Annual Conference at Paris Landing State Park on October 5th, 2011.
The Distinguished Young Professional Award was presented to Jennifer Rich Gentry of Morristown for her outstanding service to the Parks and Recreation profession and her community. Gentry is a Programmer for Morristown Parks and Recreation and coordinates a variety of Morristown’s events and programs including Scare Crows in the Park, Olympic Day, Christmas in the City, PATH (Parks Add to Health) fitness program, and Celebration of Cultures Festival.
City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation won the Four Star New Facility Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Week-delayed 17th annual Governors Bass tourney set to cast off Sunday
May 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After a week’s delay, the 17th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will cast off Sunday at Kentucky Lake, with boat launching from Paris Landing, Tenneesse, State Park.
The tourney originally scheduled for May 14th, was postponed as a result of extremely high waters and flooding resulting from recent rains.
For the first time in tourney history last year’s tourney was delay—two weeks—for similar water/rain-related reasons. The tourney still drew 269 boats.
Boats putting in at last year's APSU Governors Bass Tournament.
17th annual Governors Bass Tournament has been postponed until May 22nd
May 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 17th Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament has been postponed until Sunday, May 22nd as a result of extremely high waters and flooding resulting from recent rains.
As a result, it means after the bass tourney successfully dodge storms and weather-related conditions for the first 15 years of its existence, the last two tournaments have been postponed. Last season’s torrential downpours and flooding caused that tourney to be postponed to Sunday, May 23rd. Last year’s tourney, despite the delay, still drew 269 boats.
Paris Landing Marina currently flooded from the high waters of Kentucky Lake.
