Clarksville’s Go Commando Half Marathon sees Large Turnout
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 7th Annual Go Commando Half Marathon & 5K drew more runners than last year, with almost 1,100 participants for the main events, the Kids Fun Run and the Shadow Run this past Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
This year also featured a Guinness World Record being set by Kalea Lehman who finished the half marathon in 1:51:12 while pushing a triple stroller.
7th Annual Go Commando Half Marathon & 5K
Planters Bank Presents “Hocus Pocus” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
October 23, 2017
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Hocus Pocus” this Sunday, October 29th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
After three centuries, a trio of witches (played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night — and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Planters Bank Presents to show “Hocus Pocus” on October 29th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation, Altra Federal Credit Union to host Fright on Franklin this Saturday
October 23, 2017
Family-friendly trick-or-treating event October 28th will be safe but frightful
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has partnered with Altra Federal Credit Union for this year’s Fright on Franklin event from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 28th, 2017 in downtown Clarksville.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and more in historic downtown Clarksville. Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frighteningly fun Halloween-themed activities.
2Rivers Paint-Out artists paint Clarksville en plein air
October 23, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Artists from around Middle Tennessee took advantage of the lovely weather this past weekend as they painted scenes of Clarksville’s downtown and river district in the fourth annual 2Rivers Plein Air Paint-Out.
The paint-out culminated with an awards reception, exhibition and sales of work produced through the weekend at the Tree of Life Center.
Tiffany Foss on Franklin Street.
APSU Woodward Library to host month-long exhibit, lecture and film series on World War I
October 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – In February 1918, the U.S. Army 32nd Infantry Division, known as the “Red Arrow” because of the insignia worn on their shoulder sleeves, arrived in France to join in the fight on the Western Front, the main theatre of war during World War I.
Made primarily of Army National Guard units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the Red Arrow lived up to its name by successfully piercing enemy lines where other units failed.
World War I exhibit will be on display at the APSU Woodward Library October 20th – November 20th.
Clarksville Fire Rescue donates $2,500 at Tickle Me Pink
October 21, 2017
T-shirt sales aid YMCA’s After Breast Cancer Program
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters and staff members concluded a drive to sell hundreds of special pink T-shirts that allowed them to donate $2,500 to the YMCA’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan congratulates Gina Mills (left) and Susan Harris for their work selling pink Clarksville Fire Rescue T-shirts, raising a $2,500 donation to the YMCA’s ABC Program.
APSU Department of History to host talk, symposium on Clarksville, African-Americans and the Civil War on October 27th-28th
October 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Upon issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, more than three million slaves in Confederate areas were recognized as free by the Union.
The Union army wasted little time recruiting those newly freed men into service, with some 1,800 Clarksville residents answering the call, joining the Union army as members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) in ceremonies on the Clarksville public square.
Austin Peay assistant professor of history Dr. Kelly Jones.
Haunted Hell Clarksville delivers a frightful good time
October 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Warner Haunts, producers of Devils Dungeon and Haunted Hell Nashville, has returned with Haunted Hell Clarksville, now in its 3rd year at 770 Madison Street.
“This is our third year here, and it just keeps growing and getting busier and busier,” Tony Warner said. “This year, we’ve added about a half-dozen new scenes that we didn’t have before. We brought back the fan favorites, but they’ll find a lot of different areas, so it’s a little bigger than last year.”
Haunted Hell is back for its 3rd year on Madison Street.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold sixth annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Expo November 4th
October 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be hosting its sixth annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Expo on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
The Expo is a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy genres in literature, comics, film, television, and games.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Expo to be held at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Saturday, November 4th.
Zone 3 to hold alumni reading and film screening on October 26th
October 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 26th, Zone 3, the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’ literary journal, will welcome two alumnae back to campus for an alumni reading and film screening event.
A graduate of the creative writing program at Austin Peay, filmmaker Jennifer Callahan will present a screening of her new film, “Beulah Land,” on October 26th at 4:00pm.
