Clarksville Community Centers get in the holiday spirit with visits from Santa’s elves
Clarksville, TN – Santa’s elves will be making appearances to spread cheer at each of our three community centers this December. Families are welcome to have photos taken of their children as they visit Santa’s elves, enjoy snacks and games, all at no cost.
APSU Students do service work during Fall Break
Clarksville, TN – Last month, 20 Austin Peay State University students spent their fall breaks volunteering at three nonprofit organizations in Tennessee and Missouri, collectively completing 250 hours of community service.
From October 10th-14th, students traveled in small groups to three locations, including the Endangered Wolf Sanctuary in Eureka, Missouri; the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga; and The Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri.
APSU Students did volunteer work during Fall Break.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening set for November 25th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights!
Join the City of Clarksville and US Bank as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 16th year with a grand opening ceremony, Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at 6:30pm at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
The lighting of the 2013 Christmas on the Cumberland Display
Clarksville’s Play It Again Sports to host Community Bat Day
Change in ownership brings new opportunities to Clarksville families and athletes
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, November 15th, Play It Again Sports will be hosting its first ever Annual Bat Day.
Representatives of the baseball and softball industries will be travelling to the locally owned and operated Clarksville retailer to showcase the 2015 baseball and softball bats. [Read more]
Manna Café to open Emergency Warming Shelter Thursday, November 13th
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will open its emergency warming shelter on Thursday, November 13th, 2014, at the TMS Contracting building (635 Frosty Morn Drive) at 4:00pm.
The shelter will remain open until Tuesday, November 18th, at noon. (Closing date is subject to change depending on weather.) [Read more]
APSU hosting Fifth Annual Holiday Dinner December 5th and 6th
Clarksville, TN – On a Saturday evening last December, a thin layer of snow covered downtown Clarksville. An icy, winter wind rattled the decorations hanging from streetlights, and most of the sidewalks were empty because it was too cold to go outside.
One of the only signs of life on that quiet night came from the center of the Austin Peay State University campus, where hundreds of people hurried into the Morgan University Center for the Department of Music’s Annual Holiday Dinner.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation new accepting entries for the 55th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.
The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Austin Peay State University to Exhibit Art by Military Personnel and Veterans on November 13th
Clarksville, TN – John Edmondson Jr. served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that his favorite film is the 1965 naval war movie “In Harm’s Way.”
What does surprise people is that Edmondson is a gifted artist, and now that he is retired, he’s harnessing that talent as a student in the Austin Peay State University Department of Art. One of his recent works is a painting of John Wayne, dressed as Captain Rockwell Torrey, from “In Harm’s Way.”
Exhibit showcasing our Veterans to be on display at APSU November 13th.
Clarksville Recognizes Veterans Day with annual Parade
Clarksville, TN – The local community gathered throughout Historic Downtown Clarksville on a chilly Saturday morning to remember our Veterans! The Veterans Day Parade is an annual tradition in our city. This year it was bigger and better than ever.
State Representative Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett the parade Grand Marshal ride together during the 2014 Veterans Day Parade
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 9th, 2014
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: Winter Program Guides, Queen City Road Race T-shirt contest for kids, Indoor Aquatic Center offering private swim lessons, and Tennessee Urban Tree Steward Workshop.
2014-2015 Winter Program Guide
