Flourishing Families to hold 3rd Annual “Christmas in Clarksville” December 21st
December 12, 2016
Providing hot meals and gifts to low-income families with children.
Clarksville, TN – Flourishing Families will host its 3rd Annual “Christmas in Clarksville” event on Wednesday, December 21st, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free and open to the public, it will take place in the Foy Fitness Center of Austin Peay State University.
The purpose of the event is to provide Christmas gifts and hot meals to low income families with children.
APSU’s Acuff Circle seeking nominations for Ovation Awards
December 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the arts will be presented March 5th, 2017, but nominations already are being sought.
The Circle, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Austin Peay State University Foundation, is a patron society of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. The awards have been presented since 1996.
2016 Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
November 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County gathered together in front of the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse this past Saturday, November 5th to honor our veterans, as well as those who are still serving their country.
The day started off at 9:00am with a Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans Service Organization director Frank Mir gave the opening remarks followed by the 101st Airborne Division Honor Guard Posting the Colors.
101st Airborne Division Honor Guard Posting the Colors at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Ceremony.
Clarksville’s 4th Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day set for October 16th
October 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, October 16th, 2016 between the hours of 1:00pm and 4:30pm, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will hold Clarksville’s 4th Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day in the parking lot of The Pet Food Center located at 2243 Lowes Drive, Clarksville, TN.
This event is held to bring awareness about the misconception of Bully Breeds.
Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets Now on Sale
September 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – More than 80 delegates will adorn Clarksville for the 2017 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageant on October 7th-8th, 2016 at the Austin Peay State University Music and Mass Communications Building.
Organized and produced by Greenwood Productions, the upcoming pageant marks Clarksville’s 18th year to host the event.
Hope Stephens is crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2016 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee in October, 2015.
Clarksville Makes Pitch for TSSAA Football Championships
September 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – With a little luck and a lot of community support, local tourism officials are hoping Clarksville will host the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) state football championships beginning in 2017.
Visit Clarksville and Austin Peay State University athletic department officials hosted a site visit for seven TSSAA staff earlier in September to show just what Clarksville has to offer.
APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey addresses some members of the TSSAA delegation in the Fortera Stadium locker room. Pictured left to right are: TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Reeves, Executive Director Bernard Childress, TSSAA Technology Director Bradley Lambert, APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey, and TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Richard McWhirter.
City of Clarksville Population Estimates Climb Toward 150,000
September 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Estimates released yesterday from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show Clarksville’s population at 149,120. Just shy of the 150,000 mark, this growth reflects an 11.6% increase over the past five years.
In the same report, Montgomery County population is growing quickly toward a population of 200,000, with a 2015 estimate of 193,479, which is also up 11.6% from 2010. The number of households in the county increased to 70,494, up 7.7% over 2014.
Average Age Stays Young; Education Improves
Join Empty Bowls Clarksville on September 17th and help make our community a hunger free zone
September 7, 2016
September is National Hunger Action Month
Clarksville, TN – In America we tend to think of hunger as a minimal problem. But, it is estimated one in six Americans – and one in five children in the U.S. – are dealing with a very real hunger problem. Nearly 15 percent of Americans live in food insecure households, where a lack of money and/or resources means there isn’t consistent access to quality food and nutrition.
September is National Hunger Action Month; nationwide people are asked to take action to fight hunger in their communities. Hunger Action Month offers an opportunity to share your time, talent and resources to impact your local food pantries and soup kitchens to help feed Clarksville-Montgomery County Residents who struggle every day.
Empty Bowls to hold “Paint-a –thon” at the Pottery Room on Saturday, September 17th, 2016.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 14th, 2016
August 14, 2016
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: Riverfest Activities, Clarksville Sportsfest, Clarksville Downtown Market running for National Award, Youth Adaptive Soccer League and the Farm-To-Market Dinner.
Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 7th, 2016
August 7, 2016
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: Clarksville Sportsfest, Clarksville Downtown Market running for National Award, Youth Adaptive Soccer League and the Farm-To-Market Dinner.
Clarksville Downtown Market
