Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host book signing with Author Tom McKenney
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its second book signing event Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is March 21st, 2012
The 96th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, March 21st 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 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
The meetings topic is “General James Longstreet – Modern General” [Read more]
Rivers and Spires promises excitement for all
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are gearing up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities.
But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
Little Big Town to Headline the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival
Quantum Confusion at the Customs House Museum during Women’s History Month
Clarksville, TN – Charcoal people drawn on wood have taken over the Orgain Gallery of the Customs House Museum through May 20th. An exhibit by Knoxville based artist Denise Stewart Sanabria, Quantum Confusion explores a theory of parallel worlds.
The installation size is approximately 8’W x 16’L x 8’H, and contains eleven full scale charcoal portraits on cut-out plywood, mounted on black floor stands. Two sheets of Plexiglas are sandwiched between emerging and disappearing people. [Read more]
Kendall Anne Thompson – A Year at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Kendall Anne Thompson first graced the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre on September 17th ,2010 as the green girl in “SHOUT! The Mod Musical”. Her natural charisma, charm and talent made her an instant favorite of Roxy patrons.
“Kendall Anne Thompson will forever be known to Roxy fans as ‘The Green Girl,’ a moniker she justifiably won while performing her star turn last season in ‘Shout: The Mod Musical’” stated John McDonald.
34th Annual Queen City Road Race registration underway
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 6th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
2011 Queen City Road Race, Clarksville TN.
Stroller Time fitness program gives parents and caretakers the opportunity to burn calories while bonding this Spring at the Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the six-week fitness program, Stroller Time, Tuesday, April 10th at the Clarksville Greenway located at 1101 Pollard Road. Stroller Time provides an opportunity for mothers and children to socialize as well as exercise as they stroll down the Clarksville Greenway.
Stroller Time will consist of an hour-long instructional fitness class led by instructor Mikki Washburn. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to hold National Certification Course for Water Fitness Instructors Course
Water Fitness Instructors Needed
Clarksville, TN – Water fitness is one of the fastest growing fitness activities throughout the country.
John R. Spannuth, President of the United States Water Fitness Association with Headquarters located in Boynton Beach, Florida, indicates that many water fitness programs in the country average more than one thousand different participants per year in their water exercise classes.
Because of this, water fitness instructors are hard to find. [Read more]
18th Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 12th
Clarksville, TN – The 18th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park near Paris, TN. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, 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.
Hilltop Super Market to hold 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off
Sign up going on now for the BBQ Cook Off
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Super Market will hold their 3rd annual BBQ Cook Off May 11th and 12th, 2012. There will be cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishing teams as well as trophy prizes.
Team sign ups are going on now. The Categories this year include ribs, chicken, pork and brisket. The pork and brisket categories have been added this year.
The BBQ Bunch won 1st place in the ribs category last year. (L to R) Mike Johnson, Melody Johnson, Wayne Hall and Janet Johnson.
