Field of Dreams at Movies in the Park a real crowd-pleaser
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday July 9th the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation held Movies in the Park featuring the Kevin Costner hit Field of Dreams. Around 100 people gathered on the grass at Heritage park to enjoy the outdoor movie, fortunately the current heatwave had not yet hit our area.
Field of Dreams at Heritage Park
Several APSU faculty, staff noted for achievements
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University were noted recently for various achievements, appointments and accomplishments.
Carol Clark, director of Community and Business Relations and executive assistant to the president, was appointed by the Montgomery County Commission to serve on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Library Board. [Read more]
Jammin’ in the Alley Concert Series to feature first-ever “Night Market”
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 15th, the Clarksville Downtown Market will hold its first-ever “Night Market” in conjunction with the City of Clarksville and U.S. Bank’s popular summer concert series Jammin’ in the Alley.
More than a dozen vendors from Clarksville’s weekly Downtown Market will be set up along Strawberry Alley from 5:00pm to 8:00pm selling a variety of homegrown and homemade items.
McAllister’s Crossroads band
Red River Sirens Prepare for Second Home Bout
Clarksville, TN – It’ll be a rollicking good time when Clarksville Roller Derby League’s Red River Sirens team take on the West KY Rockin’ Rollers in the “Hillbilly HoDown” on July 16th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00 and the action begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, with children aged 12 and younger admitted free. Show a valid military ID for a discount on official Sirens team logo merchandise.
This is the Red River Sirens’ second home bout and the third contest of their inaugural season. In June, they traveled to Marion, Illinois and defeated So. Ill Rollergirls with a score of 136-102. [Read more]
The Roxy Is Alive with “The Sound of Music” this Summer
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC this summer with the opening of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on Friday, July 15th, at 8:00pm.
When postulant Maria Rainer (Kendall Anne Thompson) proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of widowed naval Captain Georg von Trapp (Bryan Benware).
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Youth Program winds up with big events
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s six week Summer Youth Program comes to a close Saturday, July 16th. Summer Youth Program participants and their families will enjoy an outdoor showing of the movie, “Despicable Me” at Heritage Park, located at 1241 Peachers Mill Road. Staff awards will be given prior to the movie. [Read more]
Banks 4 Barks, Humane Society Supply Drive
Clarksville, TN – Heritage Bank on Madison Street has set up a Banks 4 Barks donation drive to help gather needed supplies for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society.
Donations will be accepted July 11th to July 30th during normal banking hours.
Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County rescued Pets.
Dont forget your outdoor pets in this Extreme Heat
Pet News
Clarksville, TN – With temperatures reaching an expect 98 degrees today and 99 degrees tomorrow, it is important to think out your outdoor pets. Pets left outside need to be provided with a shaded area for protection from the sun.
It is also important to provide them with plenty of cool drinking water. I stress cool water because water that has been left out in the warm weather will reach temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees even in the shade. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like drinking warm or hot water and neither does your pet. [Read more]
Planters Announces Rossview Branch Opening
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank announces the opening of a new full-service branch at 495 Dunlop Lane, adjacent to Gateway Medical Center, on Tuesday, July 12th.
“The Rossview/Dunlop Lane area has been a target of ours for quite some time and we are thrilled to finally be open here,” said CEO Elizabeth McCoy. “We’ve had tremendous success in the Clarksville market these past eight years and expect our growth to continue. Our branch staff will be active in the community, just as we are at all of our locations, and we look forward to serving customers and businesses here.” [Read more]
2011 Tailgate Alley Registration now available
APSU Sports: Men’s Football
Clarksville, TN – With Austin Peay State University’s football season just around the corner, the Athletics Department is now taking 2011 Tailgate Alley registration forms.
The Govs kick off the 2011 season with a pair of road games – September 3rd at Cincinnati and September 17th at Memphis – before the home schedule begins with a September 24th, Ohio Valley Conference game against Eastern Kentucky.
Austin Peay's Tailgate Alley. (Austin Peay Sports Information)
