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Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation for a Trail Cleanup at Robert Clark Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of Clarksville’s favorite blueway access points.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation is hosting a cleanup at Robert Clark Park, located at 1449 Tiny Town Road, on Sunday, April 24th from 8:00am to 10:00am.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Office
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Rivers and Spires Festival Sets New Attendance Record
Clarksville, TN – The 2016 Rivers and Spires Festival shattered previous attendance records, bringing over 49,000 people into downtown Clarksville over the April 14th-16th weekend. This year’s event was the largest Rivers and Spires to date with the 2010 Festival previously holding the record at 42,073 when the Charlie Daniels Band performed.
“The Festival definitely did what it was supposed to do; bring people downtown, promote the community and offer free family entertainment for all ages. We are very pleased with how the event went this year,” said Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of Visit Clarksville.
2016 Rivers and Spires Festival was the biggest one yet.
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APSU professor Tamara Smithers publishes academic book on Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo
Clarksville, TN – Everyone has a reason for why they do what they do, and for Dr. Tamara Smithers, associate professor of art history at Austin Peay State University, the reason she has devoted her passion to the study of art history is the work of Italian Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo.
“To speak candidly, I’ve been obsessed with Michelangelo – his artwork, his life and his legend – ever since I can remember,” Smithers said.
APSU professor Dr. Tamara Smithers
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Clarksville Association of REALTORS hires Josh Branum as new Public Affairs Coordinator
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Association of REALTORS (CAR) is pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Branum as their new Public Affairs Coordinator.
Branum is a Communications graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. While attending UTC, Branum was also an intern for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce where he wrote for their monthly publication, Trend, and helped to promote their events.
Josh Branum
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“Footloose: The Musical” coming to Austin Peay State University this week
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Footloose: The Musical” at the Trahern Theatre this week.
The performance will highlight the work of students, faculty and staff associated with the musical theatre concentration of the department’s new Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Guitar Concert Thursday, April 21st
Clarksville, TN – On April 21st, 2016, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will host a free concert by Clarksville Youth Guitar Ensemble for a concert on Thursday at 4:30pm in the atrium.
Led by director Vanessa Green, they will be performing classical and traditional Celtic pieces.
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Enjoy a Day in the Park with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation and Austin Peay State University students for some playtime in Liberty Park on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00am to noon.
Enjoy games, giveaways, and free B-cycle rides all day with the promo code 0423.
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Austin Peay hosts annual Spanish Language Fair for over 400 area high school students
Clarksville, TN – With a native speaker base of over 400 million people, it stands to reason that Spanish features a wide range of different cultural identities among the many countries that speak the global language.
The Spanish program at Austin Peay State University gives its students the skills to be fluent speakers and the tools to be global citizens, but for one day each year, the University invites area high school students to campus for a chance to experience the diversity of a language spoken in 21 countries across the world.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
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Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose to perform concert at unveiling of newly renamed Fortera Stadium, April 23rd
Concert part of ceremony to unveil newly renamed Fortera Stadium
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 23rd, Austin Peay State University and Fortera Credit Union celebrate a new era in Governors Football with the unveiling of the newly renamed Fortera Stadium, capped off with a concert by Nashville recording artist Maggie Rose in the stadium lot.
Rose’s performance will conclude a day’s worth of activities, beginning with a noon baseball game, as the Governors take on Eastern Kentucky in Raymond C. Hand Park. At 1:00pm, Governors Softball will compete against Jacksonville State at Cheryl Holt Field.
Maggie Rose to perform at newly renamed Fortera Stadium.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 17th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Enjoy a Day in the Park, 50 Plus Olympics, Sleep Under the Stars and Movies in the Park.
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