The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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:
- Memorial Day Closures
- Zumba
- Pools Now Open
- National Trails Day
- Downtown Market
- Youth League Opening Ceremony
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers Earth-Friendly Solutions for Home Landscapes
Montgomery County, TN – The Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods program is conducting a Home Landscape Workshop to help homeowners create attractive and healthy yards by working with Tennessee’s environment rather than against it.
A “Tennessee Yard Done Right” is beautiful, earth-friendly and saves money. [Read more]
Former Defense Secetary Donald Rumsfeld visits Fort Campbell for Book Signing
Fort Campbell, KY – Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Fort Campbell today to promote his new book “Known and Unknown” in a book signing held at the Fort Campbell Post Exchange.
Mr. Rumsfeld has been visiting military bases nationwide to promote the sale of his book which reached the #1spot on the New York Times Best Seller List. Proceeds from the sale of the books go to charities supporting those serving in the military and their families.
Jazz on the Lawn this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Come down to Beachaven Winery Saturday night, May 28th as they continue celebrating their 24th Anniversary of ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ with Tina Brown. The music starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm. It is normally a good idea to arrive early to get one of the good viewing spots on the lawn.
Admission to the concert is free along with free parking.
Team of Maurer-Pahmier-Haddon-Devine capture 14th Annual Ladies Golf tourney
Clarksville, TN – The team of Marcy Maurer, Paula Pahmier, Cinda Haddon and Linda Devine captured the First Flight of the 14th Annual Ladies Golf Tournament.
The quartet combined for a eight-under 64 in the four-person scramble sponsored by Austin Peay State University to raise awareness of women’s athletics. They slipped past the team of Margaret Jones, Jane Brake, Sharon Grimes and Nancy Howell, who shot a 65. The group of Betty Stanton, Jackie Jones, June Nicholson and Mary Lou Reynolds ended in third place with a six-under 66.
Donna Ruggles, right, hugs teammate Gina Deere, Wednesday morning, after Deere sank a long putt off the fringe of the green on Hole No. 9 during the annual Ladies Golf Tournament. (Austin Peay Sports Information)
Comedy on the Cumberland Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre on June 7th
Clarksville, TN – Stand up comedy returns to Clarksville, on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as F&M Bank presents “Comedy on the Cumberland”. The Clarksville Salvation Army will be the beneficiary of the show. This year, Bonehead Promotions is focusing on The Clarksville Hunger Project, an awareness campaign featuring benefits for the local agencies who fight hunger in our community, because hunger is no laughing matter. [Read more]
Liberty Park Boat Ramp final preparations
Clarksville, TN – As opening day for the Liberty Park boat ramp and boat docks grows near, TMS Contracting employees and City employees were hard at work Thursday, May 26th with final preparations.
Around 1:00pm, TMS Contracting, launched a Crestliner pontoon boat on loan from Bill Roberts Thunder Road Marine (located at 1018 South Riverside Drive), to do some work on the Marina Basin. This makes the Crestliner the first boat launched from the Liberty Park boat ramp.
TMS Contracting moving the turbidity barrier from the mouth of the Marina Basin using a Crestliner pontoon boat on loan from Bill Roberts Thunder Road Marina.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp to open Memorial Day Weekend
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will open a portion of Liberty Park for Memorial Day Weekend. The brand new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks will be open Saturday, May 28th, through Monday, May 30th, from 7:00am to 8:00pm, as well as every following Saturday and Sunday.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
Artists Invited to Participate in 6th Annual ‘Frolic on Franklin’
Set for Saturday, September 17th
Clarksville, TN – Applications are now being accepted for booth space at the 6th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts.” The event will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 9:00am-5:00pm in the 100-block of historic Franklin Street. Artists may display, sell and demonstrate their craft.
Entries will be limited to the first 30 participants, and a $30.00, partially-refundable entry fee is required.
To request an application, please email Michelle Dickerson at Planters Bank at mdickerson@plantersbankonline.com or call 931-648-7154.
June Boom over Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Allen’s Fireworks will present the third annual “June Boom Over Clarksville” on Saturday, June 4th at Governor’s Square Mall. The fireworks will kick off at 9:00pm.
This event is free and is open to the public. Local radio stations will broadcast live during the event and will announce the names of each fireworks display. [Read more]
