Oak Grove Tourism’s 2nd Annual Butterfly Festival
The Butterfly Festival, one of Oak Grove Tourism’s premier events, celebrates its 2nd year September 18th at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 101 Walter Garrett Lane, in Oak Grove, KY. Admission is free.
More than 5,000 people attended last year’s celebration paying tribute to our environment and in particular, Kentucky’s state insect, the Viceroy Butterfly. Despite being so young, the celebration is one of the largest of its kind in Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. [Read more]
First Church of the Nazarene is Hosting a Free College Information Session
The First Church of the Nazarene, located on 150 Richview Road (across from Clarksville High School), will be hosting a free college information session on September 18th at 10:00am. The session will include topics on financial aid, grants that are available to military dependents, the responsibility of the student and the parent, plus much more.
Earlier this year, Governor Bredesen met with leading higher education officials to hammer out a plan to try and get more diplomas in the hands of college students. Tennessee ranks 42nd in the nation in college graduates which is one of the reasons why First Church of the Nazarene has decided to host this event. [Read more]
Free Bicycle Safety Checks on the Clarksville Greenway
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and The Bicycle Shop invites you to join us at the Clarksville Greenway located at 1101 Pollard Road, Saturday, September 18th from 7:00am to 10:00am for FREE bicycle safety checks! A member from the Clarksville Fire Department will also be on hand discussing tips on what to do in an emergency situation while on the Greenway.
For more information on the Clarksville Greenway and events, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-7476.
Sunday Fun at the Custom’s House: “My Favorite Dog” Day
Come down to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Sunday, September 19th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and draw a picture of your favorite dog for us to display in our Explorers’ Gallery. Make a dog sculpture to take home.
The model trains will also be running from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Activity is free with paid admission or museum membership.
Become a museum member today and enjoy free admission and free programs for a year.
For more information call Sue Lewis 931-648-5780 or visit our website: www.customshousemuseum.org.
Jammin’ in the Alley Concert to feature Joel Brown – Friday, September 17th
The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, September 17th for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.
This month’s free concert features the Clarksville native and local favorite, Joel Brown. He is sure to provide the perfect tunes to groove to and have a good time. With musical influences like Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Erick Clapton, and Mason Jennings, Joel is sure to get you up off your feet and moving to the music! [Read more]
Bikers Who Care Benefit Party and Toy Run Weekend
September 17th, 18th, and 19th – Clarksville Speedway
The Bikers Who Care are putting on an all weekend long Benefit party, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Road, Clarksville, TN.
Admission is $25.00 in Advance or $30.00 at the Gate and is good all weekend. [Read more]
Riverfest was truly bigger and better than ever!
It’s been several days after the end of the 2010 Riverfest Celebration, and for those who worked the two day festival, life is returning to normal. The hard working folks with the Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation along the entertainers, and hundreds of volunteers ensured that the visitors could simply enjoy some good wholesome family fun.
This was the first year that Clarksville Online and Discover Clarksville was selected to document the festival as much as was humanly possible. Roland Woodworth, Ashley and Meghan Hamilton, and Bill Larson were given the job of photographing everything in the tiniest of detail, while Mark Haynes shot hours and hours of raw video footage, and Sue Culverhouse took it all in to get material for her wonderful articles!
Intermittent rain plagued Riverfest early on Friday afternoon.
Planters Names Michael Selfe Cash Management Director
Planters Bank announces the addition of Michael Selfe as director of cash management.
Selfe comes to Planters with more than 12 years of experience in treasury and cash management experience. Most recently, he served as financial services officer for middle and east Tennessee with First State Bank. Prior to that, he worked as a treasury management sales officer for SunTrust Bank.
Michael Selfe
“Mike brings a depth of cash management experience to Planters,” said CEO Elizabeth McCoy. “He will become an integral part of our commercial banking team and we are thrilled to have him.”
Selfe will work in from the Commerce Street office in Clarksville and the Main Office in Hopkinsville.
A graduate of David Lipscomb University, Selfe received a BBA in Marketing. He enjoys golf, running and a variety of other sports. He is married to Kelly and they have one daughter.
Headquartered in Hopkinsville, Planters Bank maintains three offices in Hopkinsville and five in Clarksville.
The Clarksville art scene is alive and thriving at Riverfest
A former resident of the Boston and Washington, D.C. areas, I have been fortunate to see some great artworks in my life. I’ve also witnessed the recent “Emperor’s New Clothes” variety (otherwise called “modern art” by some). My feelings towards some of the obscenities fostered on the public in recent years as “art” cannot be printed in this format. One only has to walk through the National Art Gallery where the display is chronological to see how talent somehow was replaced with publicity stunts to see how some artists have sold their souls to pure unadulterated “selling a bill of goods to the unsuspecting” to see what I mean.
Art from the Tour D' Art on display at the Smith Trahern Mansion.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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.
Parks and Recreation wants to thank everyone that came out to enjoy Clarksville’s 23rd Annual Riverfest Celebration! A special thanks to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for making this year a success! We look forward to Riverfest 2011, September 9th and 10th.
This weeks highlights include:
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Archery is back
- Clarksville’s Downtown Market
- Kleeman Senior Dance
- Punt, Pass, Kick
- Bicycle Safety Checks
