Dunbar Cave State Park to host Unknown Realms Cave Tour on Saturday, July 23rd
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, Dunbar Cave State Park will hold the “Unknown Realms” cave tour.
This tour is designed to be a follow-up to our standard cave tour. We venture beyond what you have already seen and explore some of the less frequented areas of the cave. Paths that one time was part of the old commercial tour but have been out of use for 50 years or more.
Park rangers will discuss the history and legends of the cave that developed as Dunbar Cave became the social hotspot of the 19th century.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum August 2022 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 August at the Museum include Bold Expressions: Illumination: The Art of Dr. John Stanton, Thomas Adams: Pen & Inks from the Collection, 4th Annual Cohen Clinic at Centerstone Community Art Show, Touching History, Family Art Saturday: Make a Paper Kite, Blue Star Museums.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Inspiring musical “The Color Purple” makes a joyful noise at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 5th-20th
Clarksville, TN – The inspiring musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple” will make a joyful noise at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, August 5th, 2022 at 8:00pm.
With a Grammy Award-winning score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues, “The Color Purple” is an unforgettable story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.
Deonté Warren (director), Olivia White (Celie), and Eboné Amos (choreographer) in “The Color Purple” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 5th-20th.
The Ace Party Band livens up Downtown Clarksville
Montgomery County, TN – The Ace Party Band played at Downtown @ Sundown Friday night, July 15th to the delight of everyone that attended. The weather was alittle warm at first, but a nice cool breeze helped cool things down.
“Tonight we have the Ace Party Band at Downtown @ Sundown. The crowd is super pumped. The band is playing a mix of genres. They have everyone up dancing and singing,” said Elizabeth Quinton Downtown Commons event planning manager.
Ace Party Band playing at Downtown @ Sundown. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
2022 Montgomery County Fair kicks off July 28th
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Fair at the Clarksville Speedway will be held from July 28th through August 6th, 2022.
The Montgomery County Fair is gearing up for another fun-filled week at the Clarksville Speedway. The seven nights of entertainment include a midway, interactive animal attractions, games, food, and events on the racetrack each night.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk rescheduled to July 13th, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Because of the 4th of July holiday last week, the First Thursday Art Walk has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
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.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation receives grant for a Community Garden at Rotary Park
Montgomery County, TN – On July 11th, 2022 representatives from AARP formally awarded a Community Challenge Grant of $12,900 to install a community garden near the Wade Bourne Nature Center at Rotary Park.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Natural Resource and Program Manager Katie Netti and former CMC Green Certification Manager Carlye Sommers, co-authored the grant application in March 2022 and received notification of the award in June 2022.
AARP Awards Grant Funds for Community Garden.
ACE Party Band Downtown @ Sundown July 15th
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, July 15th, 2022 Downtown @ Sundown will feature ACE Party Band! Beginning at 7:00pm.
ACE Party Band will show off their considerable musical range and take the stage! ACE Party Band has a sound for everyone with a versatile track list that includes anything from Michael Jackson to Lizzo to Chris Stapleton. With rave reviews throughout the southeast, Clarksville will have an incredible night of fun with ACE Party Band!
Roxy Regional Theatre’s Company Cabaret to perform Broadway hits this Wednesday
Clarksville, TN – Broadway’s biggest hits are coming to the Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in historic downtown Clarksville next week!
For one evening only, join us for a special night of music and entertainment featuring our company members as they perform iconic songs made famous on Broadway stages in our Company Cabaret: Broadway Hits this coming Wednesday, July 13th at 7:00pm.
Clarksville Women’s Club Submits Documents to Montgomery County Archives
Clarksville, TN – Patty Gabilondo, President, and Deanna Shepard, Vice President of the Clarksville Women’s, Club were joined by members of the Art Study Group as well as the Clarksville Women’s Club at the office of the Montgomery County Archives where the ladies were treated to a tour of the facility by County Archivist Jill Hastings-Johnson and her staff.
Clarksville Women’s Club with the Documents they donated to the Montgomery County Archives
