June Boom 2016 Lights Up The Clarksville Sky On June 11th
8th Year Adds Live Music to the Annual Fireworks Show
Clarksville, TN – 2016 marks the 8th year for June Boom in Clarksville, TN. In 2009, June Boom was a mere idea between Frank Caldwell and Justin Grant. Since its inception, the crowd has grown exponentially.
June Boom 2016, which is scheduled for Saturday June 11th, is expected to be bigger and better than ever!
This family-friendly event was created by Caldwell and Grant as a way to give back to the Clarksville community.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place June 2nd, 2016
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
Summer Must Read: Crossing the Deadline by Dr. Michael Shoulders
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville resident, Dr. Michael Shoulders, has written Crossing the Deadline: Stephen’s Journey through the Civil War (Sleeping Bear Press) just in time for a must have summer read. With palatable feeling for the young 13-year-old Stephen Gaston, a Centerville, Indiana native who joins the Union Army to become a bugler for Colonel Eli Lilly.
Stephen’s older brother has already been killed in the Civil War and Stephen feels compelled to do his part. Little does he know that a long term in prison and a stint as a passenger on the Sultana await him.
Crossing the Deadline by Dr. Michael Shoulders
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum June 2016 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in November at the Museum are: Carol LeBaron: Life Source, Cumberland River – An American Legacy, Taking a Look at Cave Johnson, Landscape photography by local artist Carl Papenfuss, and Flying High Dinner & Auction.
Landscape photography by local artist Carl Papenfuss
Dave Loos Basketball Camp at APSU set for June 6th-9th
Clarksville, TN – The Dave Loos Basketball Camp will be held June 6th through June 9th, 2016 at the APSU Dunn Center. Registration is Monday, June 6th from 7:30am until 8:45am. Cost is $125.00.
The Dave Loos Basketball Camp is designed to provide campers the opportunity to improve basketball skills through the reaching of solid fundamentals, all while building character, spending quality time together, fostering relationships and bonding through the game of basketball.
Austin Peay helps Army veteran, military spouse Kali Cooper juggle college, family with great success
Clarksville, TN – Nothing worth having comes easy – a lesson that former soldier Kali Cooper understands as well as anyone. But the services Austin Peay State University provides military and veteran students did make the transition to college life a little less difficult.
A Minnesota native who left her home and enlisted in the army at the age of 17, Cooper’s life has more or less revolved around the military ever since.
Austin Peay Student Kali Cooper. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Apply Now for 2016 Riverfest Celebration
Clarksville, TN – Vendor and entertainment applications are now being accepted for the City of Clarksville’s 29th annual Riverfest Celebration. The Festival will be held Thursday, September 8th through Saturday, September 10th, 2016.
Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
The Festival can only accept a limited number of applicants, so submit today!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation gears up for the summer season at the pools
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to open Beachaven, Swan Lake and New Providence pools on Saturday, May 28th for the summer season.
Pool passes are on sale now, and swim lesson and aquatic programming registration is currently underway!
Swimming Pools open Saturday, May 28th.
Frazier Allen: Will Retirement Require a Passport?
Clarksville, TN – Retirement means different things to different people. Some envision their next chapter taking place abroad. Some want to stay at home for as long as possible. Others worry they may not have saved enough, so retiring elsewhere represents a way to stretch their dollars in areas with lower costs of living, as well as a way to experience other cultures.
Still others may see a retirement move as a new adventure. Whatever the reason, there are many things to consider when deciding whether to unwind in another country or right here in the States.
Benefit for Tammy Mickle to be held Saturday, June 4th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 4th, there will be a fundraiser for Tammy Mickle at the old Cumberland Heights Gym. There will be music, a food cake walk, silent auction, bounce house, face painting, vendors and more.
You can also buy BBQ plate tickets for $10.00.
Tammy Mickle is the wife of James Mickle a County employee. She has NASH-Non-alcholic Steatohepatitis, where the liver is inflamed and damaged caused by a build up of fat in the liver.
