Austin Peay State University hosts Arts and Music program May 1st for local youngsters
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesdays throughout the spring, a group of eager youngsters and their parents have crowded into the Children’s Library of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for an afternoon of free creative arts activities.
They were taking advantage of the new Children’s Arts Interaction Program, hosted by Austin Peay State University music and art faculty members and students. The program, which is open to all preschool and early elementary aged children, comes to an end this Tuesday, May 1st, at 4:30pm. [Read more]
Downtown Clarksville Association announces the May First Thursday ArtWalk
Clarksville, TN – You are invited to join the Downtown Clarksville Association invites you join us on May 3rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm to celebrate local artists.
Participating merchants include: Hodgepodge, The Framemaker, Fleur de Lis, Rogate’s Boutique, Ingredients and more!
Visit with artists, Anna Heron, Rhonda Taylor, Melanie Davis, Jo Violette and others. [Read more]
APSU’s 18th annual Governors Bass Tournament just two weeks away
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is less than two weeks from dropping anchor.
The 2012 edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Friends of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Book Sale Full of Bargains
Clarksville, TN – If you are a reader and haven’t discovered the Friends of the Library Book Sale, you don’t know what you’re missing. Imagine hundreds of books at bargain prices all in one room and you have a hint at what goes on.
The sale is held twice a year—and last Saturday was the Spring sale. It takes place at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library (350 Pageant Lane) in a trio of rooms just to the right of the entry to the library door.
There was a good turn out for the Friends of the Library book sale Saturday.
Mason Rudolph Golf Course and practice facility to host Nike Golf “Demo Day”
Clarksville, TN – Golfers in the Clarksville, Fort Campbell area who want to play their best golf, might want to visit the Mason Rudolph Golf Course and practice facility this weekend, as representatives from Nike Golf will host a “demo day” to showcase their new clubs for 2012. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market opens it’s 2012 Season May 19th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market will open it’s season May 19th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. More local vendors than ever have signed on so this will be our biggest year yet!
The market will be open every Saturday from May 19th to October 20th, 2012
This year, the market will offer several different produce vendors with fresh local fruits and vegetables to plenty of baked goods and local honey. [Read more]
Customs House Museum to hold Open House Saturday to celebrate reopening of the 1898 Building
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 28th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center reopens the 1898 building after months of renovation with an Open House event! All galleries, including the Explorer’s Gallery, will be accessible. Everyone is invited to come out and see the changes.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to have Abraham Lincoln over
Clarksville, TN – A meet and greet with an Abraham Lincoln impersonator is planned for 2:00pm Saturday, May 12th, 2012, at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
The event will feature Mr. Whit McMahan as President Abraham Lincoln, and will include a brief speech. Visitors to the event are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.
For a more information, please visit www.fortdefianceclarksville.com or call 931.472.3351.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA introduce new Yoga in the Park series
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarksville YMCA are teaming up for a new fitness series this spring and summer.
The 6-week Yoga in the Park series will begin May 16th at McGregor Park, located at 640 North Riverside Drive. [Read more]
Spring Fling at Dunbar Cave May 5th, Save the Date
Clarksville, TN – Saturday, May 5th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave
(FODC) are putting on their annual Spring Fling event. FODC is anticipating a good turnout and has planned lots of free activities for the whole family.
The group is still finalizing the schedule, but in past years, the Friends group has put on the following activities at Spring Fling.
Crowd watches Save Our American Raptors (SOAR)
