Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is May 18th, 2016
The 146th Meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. 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.
Topic: “Confederate Outlaw: Champ Ferguson” (based on his book)
Champ Ferguson
Montgomery County’s Civitan Park to host Professional Horseshoe Tournament May 21st-22nd
Clarksville, TN – For horseshoe pitching enthusiasts, the 2016 HP Pro Tour Open Horseshoe Tournament will be making its way to Montgomery County’s Civitan Park May 21st-22nd.
The HP Pro Tour is a series of horseshoe pitching tournaments where competitors try to get as many ringers as possible and walk away with big cash prizes.
Montgomery County’s Civitan Park Horseshoe Pits
Clarksville Garden of Hope Community Garden Now Accepting Applications
Clarksville, TN – Vegetables aren’t the only things that grow in the Garden of Hope in Clarksville. Hope grows there too.
The mission of the program is to grow and distribute fresh produce to local food banks and help feed hungry people in our community. Giving gardens like the Garden of Hope provides local residents opportunities to make a difference and connect to the environment.
Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library “Food for Fines” to be held May 16th-27th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is bring back its Food for Fines food drive program that will allow library customers to exchange canned goods and other select foods for library overdue fines.
Food for Fines benefits Manna Cafe and will be held May 16th-May 27th, 2016 at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Jazz on the Lawn kicks off this Saturday, May 14th at Beachaven Winery
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 14th, Beachaven Winery’s concert series ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ starts another season this Saturday, May 14th with music by Randy Moore and the Fabulous Suedes.
The music starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm.
Randy Moore and the Fabulous Suedes
Roxy Regional Theatre to Unveil 34th Season at “Happenin’ at the Hollemans” on Monday, May 23rd
Clarksville, TN – A famous ’50s foursome worth a million. A prince who will be king. That lad of Wilde’s who never grows old. A half woman, half fish. This is just a sampling of what awaits the corner of Franklin and First in 2016-2017.
For the fourth consecutive year, Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman will host “Happenin’ at the Hollemans,” an evening of entertainment featuring the unveiling of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s highly-anticipated “Season 34: Play Your Part” on Monday, May 23rd, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
(L to R) “Oliver Pierce, Marek Sapieyevski, Stephen Shore and Nick Abbott star as a famous ’50s foursome in the opener of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 34th season, to be announced at “Happenin’ at the Hollemans” on Monday, May 23rd.”
Austin Peay to hold Free Photo Shoot by Professional Photographers for Military-Affiliated Individuals, Families
Clarksville, TN – On June 15th, a group of professional university photographers will take over the Austin Peay State University Red Barn and convert the building’s old basketball court into a temporary photo studio.
From 2:00pm-5:00pm that afternoon, these photographers—known for creating official and iconic images for institutions across the country like the University of Wisconsin, Baylor University and Wake Forest University —will take free portraits of any local individual with a direct military connection—including active duty soldiers, veterans and their families.
Austin Peay State University’s Memorial Health Building – Red Barn. (APSU)
Float the River with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host yet another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00am.
Participants will float approximately 2 miles on the West Fork Red River from Robert Clark Park to Billy Dunlop Park.
Dunbar Cave State Park to begin Cave Hikes
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park will hold cave hikes on Friday, May 27th, Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th. All three hikes start at 10:00am. In June and July, Cave Hikes will be Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00am. Starting in August, Cave Hikes will be Saturday and Sundays only at 10:00am.
Due to the presence of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in our cave, clean caving protocols are in effect.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Hilltop Super Market’s Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off was held Saturday, May 7th
Clarksville, TN – Saturday, May 7th, was a great day for the Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off held at Hilltop Super Market. It was warm with a cool wind. Great weather for the event.
The smell of rich, sweet smoke was in the air. The aroma of grilling meat set your mouth to watering.
The cook off was held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away last year. Proceeds from the event are going towards a scholarship fund for Dwayne’s grandchildren.
Brian Morrison with Big B’s BBQ won Grand Champion at the Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off that was held at Hilltop Super Market, Saturday.
