APSU Wind Ensemble concert to include performance of “Star Wars” film score
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Gregory Wolynec’s taste in classical music can at times be described as a bit esoteric. The Austin Peay State University associate professor of music enjoys seeking out lost masterworks or underperformed pieces by the world’s great composers.
The students who make up the APSU Wind Ensemble know this about their professor and conductor, so they were a bit confused when he handed out the sheet music for their next performance. The words “Star Wars” were printed at the top of the page. [Read more]
Sleep Under the Stars at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Spring 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 the spring family camp out beginning at 2:00pm Saturday, May 19th, until 9:00am Sunday, May 20th, at the park located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road. [Read more]
APSU celebrates National Poetry Month with free reading by renowned poets
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – April is National Poetry Month, and the Austin Peay State University Honors Program and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are celebrating by bringing in two nationally renowned poets for a free reading at 4:00pm on April 23rd in the APSU Honors Commons.
The reading, which is part of the Center’s Spring Salon Series, will feature Pam Uschuk, referred to by The Bloomsbury Review as “one of the most insightful and spirited poets today,” and William Pitt Root, a Guggenheim Fellow and former Tucson Poet Laureate.
Poets Pam Uschuk (left) and William Pitt Root (right) will read on April 23rd at Austin Peay State University.
Screaming Eagle Trail Launch Ceremony at Rivers and Spires Festival
The Latest Trail In The Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program
Clarksville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development officially launched the Screaming Eagle Trail at a special event Friday, April 20th held at the Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville, Tennessee. The 13th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Screaming Eagle travels 353 miles from Nashville throughout other cities in Middle Tennessee.
The Screaming Eagle Trail is the result of a partnership between multiple state agencies and city and county officials. The end result is a trail made up of sites and attractions in Benton, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart counties that travels through Middle Tennessee’s history, landscape, music and cuisine.
With the dedication of the Screaming Eagle Trail complete the sign is unveiled
RiverView Mounds Summer Camp 2012
Clarksville, TN – 
Register now at the best of all camps for your child’s summer fun and learning. RiverView Mounds Summer Camp 2012 serves children from first grade through rising seventh graders with outdoor activities like gardening, hiking, animal care (including horse grooming!), scavenger hunts, nature art, fossil hunting, hay rides, zip lines and team sports. Added benefits are making new friends, great exercise and getting dirty without penalty! Campers play in groups with children of their own age.
Four sessions are available with free bus service to and from camp included. Your child can eat our nutritious lunch prepared in our certified commercial kitchen or can bring his own lunch. With one counselor for every 10 boys and girls, your child’s safety is assured. We have a certified physician assistant and CPR certified staff on hand at all times.
April Showers Drowned Out the Second Day of the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville, TN – The second day of the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival started out just as glorious as the first, but by early evening rain had forced the premature closure of the event for the day. Saturday looks to be clear and cool with highs in the high 50’s.
The 101st Airborne Division Rock band opened the day on the Strawberry Alley stage which has been overhauled for the opening of the of the Screaming Eagle Trail during a special event held at the Rivers & Spires Festival. The 13th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Screaming Eagle travels 353 miles from Nashville throughout other cities in Middle Tennessee. Clarksville’s Strawberry Alley is one of the stops on the trail.
5th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic to be held at Heritage Park
The City of Clarksville Supports Our Troops
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will host the 5th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic, Saturday, April 28th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Heritage Park, as part of the week long celebration known as Warrior Week. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department to hold their 4th Annual Youth Coalition Olympics
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be holding their 4th Annual Youth Coalition Olympics June 2nd through June 22nd, 2012. All area youths ages 12-17 are invited to participate.
Opening Ceremony will be held June 2nd from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Clarksville Police Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville TN. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires 2012 Festival opens with some amazing weather
Clarksville, TN – The 2012 Rivers and Spires festival opened with some amazing weather, clear and not too hot. Crowds of people descended on Historic Downtown Clarksville to enjoy the first day of the free three day annual festival.
The Roxy Regional Theatre opened up the musical entertainment with a musical review of current and upcoming productions including School House Rock and Spring Awakening which are both currently playing, and The Wedding Singer and Happy Days from their upcoming season.
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce held their Business After Hours Event in the Parking lot of U.S. Bank at the Clarksville City Hall. Chamber members enjoyed refreshments provided by Hooters, and played a variety of games with Hooters Girls including a Cornhole Tournament, Putting, and Dancing.
A Performance by the Roxy Regional Theatre opened the 2012 Rivers and Spires Celebration
Blue ribbons and lots of memories at Rivers and Spires’ Quilts of the Cumberland Show
Written by Jerry Church
Clarksville, TN – What do white gloves, fat quarters, a Civil War history lesson, blue ribbons and a tribute to an old friend all have in common? They are all part of this year’s Quilts of the Cumberland quilt show during Rivers and Spires here in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Madison Street United Methodist Church has hosted the Quilts of the Cumberland Quilt Show since its beginning four years ago. The Quilt show itself is held in the Activities/gymnasium area behind the main Sanctuary with the entrance off Commerce Street.
This year there were nearly 70 quilts exhibited, including a tribute to Bea Goddard, a local master quilter who passed away just 3 weeks ago. Bea’s family members were so gracious in lending some of her prize winning quilts as well as the quilt she was making for this year’s show, still in progress. On exhibit are also Bea’s many ribbons and awards. Bea will be missed by many in the quilting community.
Bea Goddard's daughter stands with some of her mother's quilts
