Clarksville Police Union’s Cops and Bobbers a Real Catch
Clarksville Police Union
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Union, comprised of local enforcement officers, held their second annual Cops and Bobbers at Liberty Park’s pond.
There were 50 eager fishers on hand ready to do battle and try to outsmart the elusive fish. There were varying degree of success in that endeavor, but everyone seemed have a good time.
All the participants were provided everything needed for their fishing adventure from tackle boxes to bait. There were also snacks and drinks given out to help keep the boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12 fueled and strong.
2nd annual Cops and Bobbers was held at the Liberty Park pond.
Independence Day Event to be held at Montgomery County Historic Courthouse
Montgomery County
Montgomery County, TN – The Independence Day commemoration at the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse provides citizens with the opportunity to experience history.
From the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the shooting of the cannon by the Sons of the American Revolution, the celebration brings Revolutionary history to life.
Experience History with the Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Shooting of the Cannon and the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Fall Adult Softball Leagues forming
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for fall adult softball with leagues open to men and women ages 18 and older.
League play begins Sunday, August 12th, 2018 at the Heritage Park Softball Complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road. Games will be played weekly and include the following leagues: Men’s, True Co-Ed (equal men and women), and Co-Ed (at least 2 women, men).
Heritage Park registration deadline is July 9th.
International Group of Women Artists Exhibit at the Customs House Museum
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – Opening July 5th, 2018 in the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s Kimbrough Gallery, International Reflections is an exhibition representing five women artists who rarely see each other, but have bonded through their love of painting.
Coming together in the spirit of friendship and to support each other’s art careers, Women Artists Mentors (WAM) members meet once a month in a video chat online.
International Reflections – Keirce GoFish
APSU names seasoned professional Gilliam-Holmes as executive director of Human Resources
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Sheraine Gilliam-Holmes, university director of human resources systems and operations at the City University of New York (CUNY), was recently named executive director and chief human resources officer at Austin Peay State University.
She will begin her new role at APSU on August 6th, 2018.
Austin Peay executive director of Human Resources Sheraine Gilliam-Holmes.
Downtown @ Sundown brings Live Music to Downtown Clarksville
Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Commons recently hosted the second installment of Downtown @ Sundown, Clarksville’s newest outdoor concert series, with hundreds of people coming out to enjoy live music by country music duo, Trailer Choir.
Trailer Choir features vocalists Marc Fortney and Vinny Hickerson who gained a wide audience in 2007 when they were signed to Toby Keith’s record label, Show Dog Nashville. The band has had a number of their songs make it onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Downtown Commons’ second concert of the 2018 season featured live music from country music duo Trailer Choir.
Campers walk on water at APSU
APSU
Clarksville, TN – Last week, Bryan Gaither’s grocery list called for 150 pounds of cornstarch. When asked what he was doing, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) physics lab manager explained he wanted to get a group of campers to walk on water.
Austin Peay State University Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy graduate Jonathan Bunton, center, explains to Governor’s School students what’s happening with the corn starch-water mixture.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is June 20th, 2018
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next program will be held Wednesday, June 20th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Music event at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy live music at Fort Defiance
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center located at 120 Duncan Street offers a variety of events throughout the year.
Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic lunch for an outdoor musical event from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series & Street Fair to be held Friday
Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Commons’ Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series & Street Fair is this Friday, June 15th at 6:00pm. Come join us for a night of FREE music and family fun. Featuring Trailer Choir, charting the Billboard Hot Country Charts with songs like “Rockin’ the Beer Gut” and “What Would You Say.”
Openers include Aaron Lessard, a solo artist based in Nashville, known for having a heavy jazz influence and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Chris Turner, a singer/ songwriter from Ninety Six, South Carolina.
Trailer Choir performs at Downtown @ Sundown this Friday.
