Visit Clarksville announces 2018 Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic to be played in Clarksville
November 25, 2018
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The 2018 Toyota East West All-Star Classic will be held in Clarksville, Tennessee at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium on Friday, December 7th, 2018 for the second year.
The All-Star Classic is organized by the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and is made up of the state’s top 88 senior football players who are selected from more than 400 nominations.
Tennessee’s top 88 football seniors to play December 7th at APSU’s Fortera Stadium.
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink open now through January 21st
November 24, 2018
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink
Clarksville, TN – Several people come together to sponsor the return of the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
On Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink sponsors gathered to unveil new elements of the ice-skating operations.
In addition to the ice rink being 49% larger than last year, F&M Bank returns as the Winter Ice Rink Title Sponsor with a custom mural wall that was painted by Clarksville Academy students.
“The F&M Bank mural wall is a great place for people to take pictures that will commemorate their time on the ice,” stated Paula Atkins Downtown Commons Event Manager.
Austin Peay State University Theatre and Dance keeps bringing big names to campus
November 24, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance has had an incredible month with guest artists.
Thanks to the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the Office of Advancement and the Tennessee Theatre Association, from October 11th-November 6th, 2018 the department welcomed a nationally recognized choreographer, a Tony Award-winner, the Phantom of the Opera and much more.
Jerry Winsett
Planters Bank Presents “Babes In Toyland” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 25th
November 23, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – This Sunday, join the Roxy Regional Theatre for a post-Thanksgiving holiday treat when Planters Bank Presents… Walt Disney’s first live-action musical, “Babes In Toyland”, on our big screen this Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at 2:00pm.
Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello) is set to marry Tom Piper (Tommy Sands) when he is kidnapped by two goons working for the evil Barnaby (Ray Bolger), who wants to marry Mary for her inheritance. Instead of killing Tom as instructed, the pair sell him to Gypsies, which allows Tom to rescue Mary.
The film “”Babes In Toyland” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Chocolate Affair tickets on sale now
November 23, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Join in Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s seventh annual Chocolate Affair for sweet and savory samples from more than 15 local and national businesses.
The event will be Saturday, February 2nd at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1190 Cumberland Drive. Two event times are available.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s seventh annual Chocolate Affair set for Saturday, February 2nd, 2019.
Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” opens Thanksgiving Night at the Roxy Regional Theatre
November 22, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, November 22nd, 2018 bring your out-of-town guests to the Roxy Regional Theatre in Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Altra Federal Credit Union proudly presents Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, opening Thursday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 6:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Mia Bergstrom as Doris Walker, Ellie Thomas as Susan Walker and Stephen Shore as Fred Gaily star in Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 22nd – December 22nd.
APSU ROTC cadets finish second at Bold Warrior Challenge
November 21, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville,TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governor’s Guard ROTC cadets continue to show why they’re among the best in the nation.
Their latest achievement – finishing runner-up in the 7th Brigade ROTC Bold Warrior Challenge November 2nd-4th, 2018 at Fort Knox, Kentucky – strengthens the battalion’s claim to an eighth General Douglas MacArthur Award, which goes to the eight top-performing ROTC units in U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Standing from the left are Paul Kearney, Braydon Donnell, Alden Marvin, Thomas Rose, Steven Price, coach Keith Colman, Jasmine Barrios, Kylie Head, Brendan Hagens; kneeling from the left are Daniel Cole, Wesley Gray and Thomas Porter.
Holiday Open House to be held on Saturday, November 24th
November 20, 2018
Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville will hold their annual Downtown Open House and Small Business Saturday even this Saturday, November 24th, during regular business hours.
The retail businesses are gearing up for the holiday season and hope you will be among those who have pledged to “Shop Local” this year. Most businesses will be participating with special events, refreshments and door prizes.
Take advantage of this special day to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping, where you will find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.
Annual Downtown Clarksville Open House and Small Business Saturday to be held November 24th.
A Legacy Of Giving: Meet Jane Doe, APSU’s anonymous donor
November 20, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The name “Jane Doe” sounds a bit impersonal, so for years, one of Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) anonymous donors was known simply as “Ms. Jane.”
This alias was often whispered in the University’s Advancement Office, as if the staff worried they were revealing too much of her identity, and it wasn’t unusual for students to cry when mentioning her name.
The late Evelyn McCampbell (“Ms. Jane”) in her nursing uniform. Austin Peay State University’s anonymous donor.
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Santa Paws Photos Fundraiser
November 20, 2018
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County encourages pet lovers to mark their calendars for the organization’s ever paw-pular Santa Paws Professional Photos (for pets and people) scheduled for Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 from Noon-4:00pm at its location at 940 Tennessee Avenue (behind the Riverside Drive Arby’s).
A favorite from the Santa Paws 2017 photo collection. (Amy Shaver, Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County)
