Civil War Living History Encampment to be held at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
October 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission invites the public to join us at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00am to 5:00pm, to experience the sights and sounds of a Civil War campsite and battlefield.
All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Visitors can explore the Center, which features several multi-media interpretive exhibits, observe living history stations located around the fort and watch as cannons are fired periodically. Don’t miss the chance to learn about the fascinating chain of events that unfolded on this very site during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Last Chance to Visit the Clarksville Downtown Market this Season
October 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening two years ago, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that we were voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust. Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market on its last day, which will be this Saturday, October 22nd.
The market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square. Come out to see all the wonderful fall produce the market has to offer. Bring the kids and let them enjoy free pumpkin painting or come and do some early Christmas shopping! [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center offers free Home School Fun Days
October 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, hosts Home School Fun Days each and every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Home schooled students and their families are encouraged to come to the community center and take part in sporting activities, crafts, games and more! Cost of the program is free, but a community center ID is required.
For more details on Home School Fun Day, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for October 9th
October 9, 2011
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:
- Youth Basketball League
- Home School Fun Days
- Indoor Aquatic Center
- Silver Socials
- Kleeman Haunted Mansion
- Fright on Franklin
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
Liberty Park Remains Closed for Construction
October 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department would like to remind the public that because of continuing construction, Liberty Park remains closed.
The new four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks in the marina basin continue to be open on the regular weekend schedule, Fridays from 2:00pm to dusk, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 8:00pm. [Read more]
Come out to Bark in the Park this Saturday
October 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Everyone is encouraged to bring you dogs out to this year’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Clarksville’s Bark Park located at Heritage Park (Corner of 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Peacher’s Mill Road).
Bring you dogs to Heritage Park Saturday, October 8th for Bark in the Park.
Don’t Miss Clarksville’s Award Winning Event – Fright on Franklin
September 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planters Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 29th, beginning at 4:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more! [Read more]
Dog Days and Pet Walk this Saturday
September 28, 2011
With Mayor McMillan and “Stevie Ray”
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 1st, 2001, local residents, visitors and their pets are invited to join the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County and other pet-related vendors and organizations for the Annual Fall Dog Days.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Clarksville Downtown Market (Public Square at Main Street) from 8:00am to 1:00pm. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence opens for the season
September 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Don’t miss the first day of Indoor Swimming Season this Saturday, October 1st! The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, opens its doors for the season at 10:00am.
Patrons can check out the Indoor Aquatic Center, also referred to as “The Dome”, for free on opening day! The Dome will also debut the “Aqua Run” wibit, a floating inflatable obstacle course, on opening day. [Read more]
Bark in the Park, Saturday October 8th
September 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Happy dogs and their owners are encouraged to come to this year’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Clarksville’s Bark Park located at Heritage Park (Corner of 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Peacher’s Mill Road).
Bring you dogs to Heritage Park Saturday, October 8th for Bark in the Park.
