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Register now for Swimming Lessons to be held in February
Clarksville, TN – Every month, the Indoor Aquatic Center offers five comprehensive levels of swimming lessons as well as Mommy & Me, Preschool, Adult and Adaptive lessons to the public! The next two-week session will be held February 2nd-12th. Cost is $35.00 per session, or $15.00 with a pool pass.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 153rd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from Baxter’s Battery who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations.
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Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for January 23rd through January 26th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal Hike, Dunbar’s History, Learn About Dunbar Cave and Woods In Winter.
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Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is January 21st, 2015
Our 130th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center.
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.
Topic: “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction.”

Dr. Minoa Uffelman holds a copy of the new book “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction, 1863-1890.” (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 18th, 2015
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: Spring Adult Leagues Meeting Scheduled, Book a Liberty Park Facility for Your Big Day, Register now for February Swim Lessons, Surrender of Clarksville event and Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 153rd Anniversary Commemoration of the Surrender of Clarksville.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation reminds everyone that registration for Spring Softball and Kickball begins January 26th
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for spring and summer adult leagues! This year, teams of those 18 and older can sign up for not only a variety of softball leagues, but an adult kickball league as well!
Registration is set to begin January 26th, with a league meeting to be held at 3:00pm on January 24th at the Burt-Cobb Community Center for both leagues.
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Customs House Museum presents 6th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, January 22nd, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its sixth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Museum. Live music will be performed by 8th and Marion Jazz Combo. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season!
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Clarksville Community Concert Association brings Dallas Brass to APSU Tuesday, January 20th
Clarksville, TN – The celebrated Dallas Brass will present its American Tableau concert in Clarksville this Tuesday, January 20th at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on the campus of Austin Peay State University in the Music/Mass Communication building at Eighth and Marion Streets.“
A Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from five to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do.” says Michael Levine, artistic director and founder. This is part of the Clarksville Community Concert Association series.
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APSU University Department of Art presents “Sound”, an art exhibit at the Trahern Gallery
Clarksville, TN – Inviting museum-goers to use their ears as much as their eyes is quickly gaining traction in the art community. Much like using color on a physical canvas, sound artists use the noises that exist around us to fill space and grab the attention of the listener in a way no different than a sculpture, painting or mosaic.
Students at Austin Peay State University, as well as the community at large, will have an opportunity to explore this branch of contemporary art when the APSU Department of Art presents “SOUND”, an exhibition of sound art held at the APSU Trahern Gallery from January 20th-February 6th.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for 3rd Annual Chocolate Affair
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Chocolate Affair hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation is a festive occasion that provides an opportunity for Clarksville’s chocolate-lovers to sample products and enjoy a fun social event. This year it will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2015, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
If you are interested in becoming a potential vendor or know someone who may be please contact Kate Dula at Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
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