Cumberland Winds, a Clarksville Treasure
Written by Dr. Dewey Browder
APSU History Professor
Clarksville, TN – There is a community treasure here in Clarksville that gets too little credit but continues to entertain and inspire over and over again, year after year. That community treasure is the Cumberland Winds.
This non-profit organization presents a variety of ensembles that include a concert band, the Jazz Project (big band), brass and woodwind quintets, horn quartet, jazz combo, a Dixie band, and a German band. These musicians offer everything from concerts to solo performances that please all ages and celebrate as the occasion demands.
Cumberland Winds
Customs Mouse Museum to feature photographer John Guider for Special Documentary Screening of His Riverboat Journey Down the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – In 1779, John Donelson set out on a river journey that would lead to the founding of Nashville. Photographer John Guider followed 240 years later, capturing contemporary images of Tennessee’s waters in a boat of his own making.
Many of these images are now on exhibit at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Guider’s exhibit entitled Journeys.
“My primary purpose for these travels was to create meaningful images of nature from a perspective not often seen. I didn’t want to see the world from the side of the road or on a path that is readily walked,” Guider explains. “I wanted to celebrate the water as the source of all life.”
Voyage of Adventure: Retracing Donelson’s Journey
Clarksville Parks and Recreation kicks off the holidays with Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – McGregor Park and the Cumberland Riverwalk had hundreds of visitors on a cool and crisp night just before Thanksgiving, including one very special guest, Santa Claus, as he and Mr’s Claus joined Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and his family to officially light 1,000,000 Christmas lights, a holiday tradition in Clarksville.
Tiffany Perkins, an event planning specialist with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department was one of the organizers of this year’s event.
“Tonight, we’re celebrating our Christmas on the Cumberland 2021 grand opening,” Perkins said. “We’ll have some dance groups out tonight, as well as the Rossview High School band. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will be here, and our presenting sponsor for this evening is Blue Cord Realty. They’ll be providing free hot chocolate for everyone.”
Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening
Planters Bank Presents… “Elf” at Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday
Clarksville, TN – This coming Sunday, discover your inner elf with our first installment in a string of holiday movie classics. Planters Bank Presents… the holiday comedy “Elf” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at 2:00pm.
After accidentally falling into Santa Claus’ gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, Buddy (played by Will Ferrell) causes chaos in Santa’s workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Elf” on this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Historic Downtown Clarksville to Host Small Business Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Several downtown shops in Downtown Clarksville are planning Holiday Sales during this Saturday’s “Small Business Saturday”.
Enjoy snacks and drinks as you shop for unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list at the “Small Business Saturday” in beautiful Downtown Clarksville.
Some of those businesses include:
Roxy Regional Theatre presents “A Celtic Christmas” by Red River Breeze on December 12th
Clarksville, TN – Returning after a one-year hiatus, Clarksville’s own acoustic Celtic band is bringing their unique brand of Christmas cheer to the Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville for the sixth year.
Performing traditional holiday tunes and carols with a Celtic flair, Red River Breeze will present “A Celtic Christmas Returns!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 2:00pm.
Red River Breeze in concert at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, on Sunday, December 12th, 2021.
Visit Clarksville announces Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic to be played at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee’s top 88 senior football players will once again compete in Clarksville for the Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic, scheduled to be played at Austin Peay State University (APSU) on Friday, December 10th. 2021.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Clarksville to families across the state of Tennessee, many of whom have never visited before,” said Visit Clarksville Chairman Matt Cunningham. “While athletes are involved in daily practices, parents enjoy exploring the city and trying different restaurants. It’s just enough time to whet their appetite for a longer visit later.”
Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic returns to Clarksville. (David Smith)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland opens November 23rd
Clarksville, TN – The banks of the Cumberland River will once again be lit with over a million dazzling lights as Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland, presented by Blue Cord Realty, returns to McGregor Park Riverwalk.
The grand opening will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm on November 23rd, 2021 at McGregor Park Riverwalk and Museum. The official lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, with the lights being turned on shortly after.
Christmas on the Cumberland
Montgomery County Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink opens Saturday, November 20th
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink will return for a fourth year, bringing fun times to downtown Clarksville beginning this Saturday, November 20th, 2021!
The first session kicks off at 4:00pm and then the top of every hour until 8:00pm closing at 8:45pm. There will be a raffle for the first 150 skaters to put their name in a drawing for 10 free tickets to be used throughout the ice skating season.
Between 5:00pm-5:30pm, Nashville Predators’ very own Gnash will be at the rink for a special appearance following the Austin Peay State University football game! Tater Headz will also be open with some satisfying food in the walk-up eatery beginning at 4:00pm.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2021 Exhibits, 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 December at the Museum are Familiars: The Petite Voyage: Small Works by Paul Harmon, Customs House Christmas Village, Noel Night, Little Explorers: Holiday Cookie Creations, Discovery Saturday! Create a Holiday Tree Ornament, Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
