Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony May 28th

Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 28th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.

City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will speak, with the keynote address by Colonel William B. Hickman, Deputy Commander of Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). [Read more]

101st Airborne Division Band to perform Holiday Concert at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library

Clarksville, TN – The 101st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell, KY will be performing in the atrium of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011.

This show will feature a “Rockin’” rendition of holiday music and other tunes for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public.

For further information contact Martha Hendricks, Interim Director, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 931.648.8826 x61402 or email at martha@clarksville.org

The 2011 Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held on May 30th

Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00am on May 30^th 2011, at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksville, Tennessee.

City and County Officials, as well as MCVSO staff will speak. Music and posting of the colors will be presented by the 101^st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell. Area Veterans Service Organizations will conduct a wreath- laying ceremony.

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130 Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team returned home Monday morning

The rainy weather that has been over Montgomery County since the early weekend broke for a bit on Monday morning in time to allow 130 soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team to return home without getting a good soaking. The soldiers are returning from a tough year long deployment to the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. 38 Soldiers from the Brigade died while deployed in the war zone, numerous others received life changing injuries.

Family and friends of the returning soldiers had gathered together to give their loved ones a proper welcome home.

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Riverfest was truly bigger and better than ever!

It’s been several days after the end of the 2010 Riverfest Celebration, and for those who worked the two day festival, life is returning to normal. The hard working folks with the Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation along the entertainers, and hundreds of volunteers ensured that the visitors could simply enjoy some good wholesome family fun.

This was the first year that Clarksville Online and Discover Clarksville was selected to document the festival as much as was humanly possible. Roland Woodworth, Ashley and Meghan Hamilton, and Bill Larson were given the job of photographing everything in the tiniest of detail, while Mark Haynes shot hours and hours of raw video footage, and Sue Culverhouse took it all in to get material for her wonderful articles!

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Riverfest to Feature Remembrance Ceremony

In honor of the nine year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a remembrance ceremony will be held from noon to 12:30pm Saturday, September 11th at Riverfest on the Bud Light Stage. Join us as we remember those who lost their lives during the September 11th tragedy and pay tribute to those who defend our freedom every day.

The 101st Airborne Division Band will take the stage to perform following a speech by City Councilman Deanna McLaughlin. The Clarksville Police Department, Clarksville Fire Rescue Honor Guard, and the Clarksville Police Department Chaplain will all take part in this moving and patriotic ceremony.

For more details on the remembrance ceremony, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit, www.cityofclarksville.com

Fort Campbell really knows how to celebrate Independence Day

Fort Campbell’s MWR wrapped up their week long 4th of July Celebration on July 5th, and While many of the 101st Airborne Division’s Soldiers are on deployment in Afghanistan, their families were treated to a celebration that rewarded the sacrifice both they and their loved ones are making.

This year’s festivities include carnival rides and more than 20 games of skill, and of course lots of festive foods, all provided by Belle City Amusements; a series of free concerts all day on July 4th;  and who can forget the amazing 30 minute long fireworks extravaganza that lights up the sky for miles around. The 101st Parachute Demonstration Team also demonstrated their precision.

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Fort Campbell 4th of July Celebration – The Fireworks Part 2

The Independence Day Celebration is attended by thousands of Soldiers, Family members and civilians every year. Fort Campbell pumped up the holiday with a free concert featuring four country acts.  The Independence Week Carnival, is presented by USAA and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The fireworks show featured music by the 101st Airborne Division Band.

Fort Campbell 4th of July Celebration – The Fireworks Part 1

The Independence Day Celebration is attended by thousands of Soldiers, Family members and civilians every year. Fort Campbell pumped up the holiday with a free concert featuring four country acts.  The Independence Week Carnival, is presented by USAA and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The fireworks show featured music by the 101st Airborne Division Band.

Fort Campbell 4th of July Celebration – The Carnival

The Independence Week Carnival, presented by USAA and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, began June 30th at 5:00pm and ran through July 5th. This year’s festivities included carnival rides and games provided by Belle City Amusements. The July 4th celebration is kicked off with a free concert and ends with a 20 minute fireworks display.

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