Clarksville Parks and Recreation maintenance crew gets facility upgrade
July 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department people who maintain the grounds and facilities are getting a major facilities upgrade of their own.
For years, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance worked out of an old building at 1210 Franklin Street that had served as the City Garage. It had no air conditioning, limited office space, a small break room and inadequate restrooms.
Crew Chief Charles Simon, maintenance specialists James Barrineau and Brandon West, and Rodney Ammons, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Manager, are happy to have a new break room as part of their workplace at 1210 Franklin Street. Their project provided improved office space and work areas.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 13th – 14th, 2019
July 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Get Out of Your Shell, Unknown Realms and World Snake Day.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Black Panther” this Saturday
July 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 13th, 2019, the City of Clarksville’s free outdoor movie series Movies in the Park will continue its 14th season with the showing of “Black Panther” at the Heritage Park soccer fields.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include a ping pong cannon firing demonstration by Austin Peay’s Bryan Gaither, lab manager for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy. Watch as plastic balls are fired more than 700 mph through cans, plywood and maybe even some fruit.
“Black Panther” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Clarksville holds largest Independence Day Celebration to date
July 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Liberty Park was once again the site of our city’s Independence Day Celebration, that features music, food and fun for the whole family, followed by an impressive fireworks display.
This year’s fireworks were immediately followed by an equally impressive display by Mother Nature.
Thousands came out to Liberty Park on July 3rd, 2019 for food, games, live music and an impressive fireworks display.
Austin Peay State University offering $3,000 PELP scholarship to military-affiliated students
July 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is offering military-affiliated students an opportunity to earn a $3,000 scholarship through the President’s Emerging Leader Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
PELP scholarships available to military-affiliated students at Austin Peay. (APSU)
Mic Check Monday features Gospel Groups July 8th
July 5, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On July 8th, 2019, the free Mic Check Monday concert series will feature three Gospel groups and a spoken word artist at Downtown Commons. Concerts will take place each Monday in July.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is the Send Judah. Lead Singer Danita Batista has been singing for over 30 years.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Montgomery Gentry to headline Riverfest
July 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announces that Montgomery Gentry will be the headliner for Riverfest 2019. Riverfest, the City of Clarksville’s arts and entertainment festival, is now in its 32nd year.
Montgomery Gentry will perform at 9:15pm Saturday, September 7th on the Miller Lite Stage at McGregor Park. The concert is free and open to the public.
Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery) to headline Clarksville’s 2019 Riverfest.
Follow Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle at World University Games
July 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Brinna Lavelle, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) biology student, will compete in judo for Team USA this week at the World University Games in Naples, Italy.
Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle will compete in judo July 6th-7th at the World University Games in Naples, Italy. (APSU)
Tour Christopher Columbus’ Niña, Pinta at Clarksville’s McGregor Park
July 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships the Niña and Pinta are currently docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park. Tours are going on daily from now until Sunday, July 7th, 2019.
Climb aboard and step back in time for a feel of what it was like aboard one of these caravel ships as Columbus’ brave crew sailed the Atlantic to the new world in 1492.
The Niña and Pinta are docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park until Sunday, July 7th. Tours are going on daily.
Meet the Twisted Vintner, APSU’s award-winning winemaker
July 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When she first started work as an instructor in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Culinary Arts program, Chef Kelley Price, a former U.S Marine Corps Military Police Officer, thought she might be a bit twisted. Not in a bad way. She’s just easily bored and likes to mix things up a bit.
Austin Peay State University Culinary Arts program instructor Chef Kelley Price. (APSU)
