Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk of the New Year to be held January 6th, 2022
January 3, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Start your new year off with a stroll through the First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events, and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
First Thursday Art Walk
Jim Diehr Brings His Artistic Journeys to the Customs House Museum with “Visual Songs, Many Verses”
December 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Now through the end of January, the Crouch gallery of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is filled with more than 100 pieces of art.
Sculptures, paintings, and pottery all incorporate blue figures, clouds, and woodland creatures from the imagination of local artist Jim Diehr.
Jim Diehr’s “Visual Songs, Many Verses” on display at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Christmas Parade to be held Saturday
December 3, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will take place at 5:00pm on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in downtown Clarksville. Long-time local reporter and radio personality, Lee Irwin, will honorably serve as this year’s parade grand marshal and was selected for his many years of announcing the parade and ongoing support of the Clarksville community.
The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus. From Eighth Street, the parade will progress to College Street and then to University Avenue. From there the route is the same as years past, proceeding around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse, and back to Franklin Street. From Franklin, the route will turn onto Eighth Street and then return onto the APSU Campus. A map of the route can be found at https://bit.ly/3G8m97H
Clarksville Christmas Parade.
December Science on Tap to focus on the good news from climate change, biodiversity
December 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, at the United Nations global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, 197 countries – including the United States – signed a climate pact that included pledges to reduce methane gas pollution, deforestation, and coal financing.
That’s good news. Really good news.
Michelle Rogers. (APSU)
Visit Clarksville announces Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic to be played at APSU
November 19, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee’s top 88 senior football players will once again compete in Clarksville for the Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic, scheduled to be played at Austin Peay State University (APSU) on Friday, December 10th. 2021.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Clarksville to families across the state of Tennessee, many of whom have never visited before,” said Visit Clarksville Chairman Matt Cunningham. “While athletes are involved in daily practices, parents enjoy exploring the city and trying different restaurants. It’s just enough time to whet their appetite for a longer visit later.”
Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic returns to Clarksville. (David Smith)
Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends returns to APSU December 3rd
November 5, 2021
Clarksville, TN – If you squint, the asterisk almost looks like a snowflake, which means the symbol is on the theme when referring to the 12th* Annual Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends concert.
Why the asterisk? It’s tacked onto the title because the holiday tradition began in 2009 at Austin Peay State University (APSU), but then the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic put a halt to last year’s show.
Austin Peay State University’s Safe Trick-or-Treating event G.H.O.S.T. set for Sunday, October 31st
October 29, 2021
Clarksville, TN – G.H.O.S.T. – or Greater Halloween Options for Safe Trick-or-treating – returns to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus this fall with a drive-through-style alternative for families on Halloween.
The event is free and open to anyone in the community. Austin Peay State University clubs and organizations, and groups from throughout the community, dress up and hand out candy.
Halloween at Archwood, which will be one of the stops during Austin Peay State University’s G.H.O.S.T. (APSU)
APSU’s November Science on Tap to explore ‘Cryptography and You’
October 27, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Trust is a premium currency. Its value appreciates continuously until one breach causes it to deteriorate. The transfer of data is built on trust. Trust that protocols are upheld and that the systems protecting your information work properly.
Austin Peay State University Department of Computer Science and Information Technology associate professor Dr. Nicholas Coleman. (APSU)
Gateway Chamber Orchestra to preform Holiday Favorite The Nutcraker
October 24, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Enjoy the holidays with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra as they announce their return to the stage with a modern interpretation of The Nutcracker.
In their first live audience performance since February 2020, the GCO presents the Tchaikovsky favorite with a Duke Ellington twist featuring special guest artists from the Nashville Ballet.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Returns to the Stage with Holiday Performance of The Nutcracker on December 11th and 12th.
Roxy Regional Theatre tells the story of Harriet Tubman with “Freedom Train”, October 15th-23rd
October 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The thrilling story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad will come to life upon the stage of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, this month.
Eboné Amos, assistant professor of African American Studies and Theatre and Dance at Austin Peay State University, stars as Harriet Tubman in “Freedom Train”, a play with music, at the Roxy Regional Theatre, beginning Friday, October 15th, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Eboné Amos stars as Harriet Tubman in “Freedom Train” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 15th-23rd.
