Sleep Under the Stars at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Family Campout
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park. Registration is underway for this fun family camp out beginning at 2:00p. Saturday, September 19th, until 9:00am Sunday, September 20th, at the park located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Activities will include a bonfire, games, and lots of fun!
Clarksville to Celebrate 200 Veterans from 28 States during “Welcome Home Vietnam – American Veterans Parade”
“Welcome Home Vietnam – American Veterans Parade”
Clarksville, TN – Forty years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnam Veterans will at long last be publicly recognized for their service to our country.
Visit Clarksville is proud to partner with the Tennessee State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, the USO and US Tours to present Welcome Home Vietnam – An American Veterans Parade.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 13th, 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: Paralympic Experience, Learn the fundamentals of archery and Movies in the Park.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta brings excitement to Festival
Clarksville, TN – Truly one of the most unique, fun, events at Clarksville’s Riverfest is the Regatta boat race. Unlike other boat races, participants in the Regatta compete in boats made from cardboard, plastic bottles and other approved materials.
The race kicked off at 10:00am at the McGregor boat dock. Competitors raced 100 yards on the Cumberland River to the finish line.
Try Scuba Diving at Clarksville’s Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – If you have ever wondered what it would be like to scuba dive, then here is your chance. Waterdogs Scuba and Safety has partnered with the National Diving Education Association to bring the “Be A Diver” program to Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration Saturday.
“The Be A Diver” program will let you try scuba diving under the direction of professional scuba instructors. You will learn how to use scuba gear in shallow water and experience what it’s like to breath underwater.
Early afternoon rain doesn’t dampen Friday nights Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – The rain Friday afternoon dissipated, the sun came out and dried off the banks of the Cumberland river. Rain delayed the start of Riverfest, but once it started, it was with a bang.
Those in attendance were welcomed by the sounds of different musical acts on three stages at McGregor Park. Besides the music, there were activities for the family, food, vendors and more.
Clarksville’s Riverfest features Temptations Tribute Band Serieux tonight
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration continues Friday, September 11th at McGregor Park with a 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at 4:45pm on the Miller Lite Stage, followed by performances by the Fort Campbell Band, The Rocketmen, Tina Brown Band, Serieux and more.
First Baptist Church will host Christian performers Sons of Levi, Dionne Jermeia, Bellarive and more on the Riverbend Stage.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Art Experience Winners Announced
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Miller Lite kicked off Riverfest on a new night this year with the Riverfest Art Experience.
The Riverfest Art Experience was held on Thursday, September 10th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park and included an Art Show, Film Festival, Food Truck Rally, and performance by Temptations Legacy group, Serieux.

Victoria York won first place for her drawing “Deborah” at Clarkville’s Riverfest Art Experience Thursday night.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival 2015
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River as we celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 28th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 10th-12th, 2015.
This FREE, three day music and arts festival features three stages of local and nationally-known and diverse entertainers, cultural groups, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.
Living history with the 3rd Kentucky at Fort Defiance this weekend
Clarksville, TN – Experience history in action at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s Civil War Park this weekend, Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Throughout the two-day event, the 3rd Kentucky Infantry CSA will be demonstrating Civil War camp life and conducting rifle fire demonstrations.
For more information, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com/fortdefiance or call 931.472.3351.
















