Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance Gear up for Annual Living History Event
April 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance will host this year’s March to the Past living history event from 10:00am to 3:00pm: Saturday, May 6th at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
There will be live musket firing demonstrations at the annual March into the Past event.
Winners of the 2017 Rivers and Spires’ Quilts of the Cumberland Announced
April 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On April 20th-22nd, 2017, the Rivers and Spires Festival held their annual Quilts of the Cumberland Quilt show at the Madison Street United Methodist Church. There was 42 quilts that ranged from traditional quilts to one of a kind art quilts.
This event showed how talented quilters in the area are. The quilts on display were gorgeous.
The quilt show was free and open to the public.
Kathern Parker & Sandra Fusco won Best of Show at the 2017 Quilts of the Cumberland Show with her entry “Christmas Cactus”.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts free Community Shred Day on May 6th
April 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 6th, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their branch located at 1600 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37043.
“Altra wants to help you protect your identity. That’s why we are partnering with Shred-it to help you safely destroy unwanted, sensitive documents,” said Rose Melton, Retail Market Manager for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Altra Federal Credit Union located at Madison Street, Clarksville Tennessee.
Work under way on section of Red River Trail
April 22, 2017
City of Clarksville uses state grants to continue Greenway
Clarksville, TN – Construction has begun on a another downtown section of the Clarksville Greenway, which ultimately will create a 10-mile hiking-and-biking trail connection between the City’s core and Heritage Park in Northeast Clarksville.
The latest section is known as the River Trail Red River Section and extends north along the Red River from the RiverWalk in McGregor Park to the Highway 41A bridge at Providence Boulevard.
In this enhanced map, the River Trail Section is shown as the shaded area on the north side of the Red River.
Clarksville Academy students assemble new BCycles
April 22, 2017
Grant allows expansion of City of Clarksville’s bike-sharing service
Clarksville, TN – A group of Clarksville Academy students worked with Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department staff Friday to assemble 20 new BCycles for two new bike-share stations coming to Clarksville later this spring.
Clarksville Academy student assembles a new BCycle for the City of Clarksville bike-sharing program.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Finding Nemo” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, April 23rd
April 21, 2017
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie is Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“Finding Nemo” is about a timid clownfish setting out on a journey to bring his son home after he is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney. A story about family, courage and challenges, Disney and Pixar’s animated adventure captured the Academy Award for “Best Animated Feature Film.”
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Finding Nemo” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Powerful Performances kick off Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires
April 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 15th Rivers and Spires Festival began Thursday, April 21st not at a walk or a sprint, but like a race car roaring around the track. The performances on the Public Square Stage were a soulful adrenaline filled ride much like getting on the 50 mph triple looping Mind Bender roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The festival start at 5:00pm and the party went on well past 10:00pm. The weather was warm with a slight breeze and best of all, the rain stayed away.
Chase and Ovation closes out Day One of the Rivers and Spires Festival.
City of Clarksville to dedicate Frank Sutton statue Saturday
April 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A statue of actor Frank “Sergeant Carter” Sutton, who was born and raised in Clarksville, will be dedicated at 1:30pm Saturday on Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville.
Mark Holleman, civic leader and broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable & Holleman working with the City of Clarksville, led the drive to place the statue — created by local sculptor Scott Wise — near the Roxy Theatre in Sutton’s hometown.
Frank ‘Sergeant Carter’ Sutton statue to be unveiled near Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville
Rivers and Spires Festival begins this afternoon
April 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 15th annual Rivers and Spires Festival kicks off tonight, Thursday, April 20th, in Downtown Clarksville Tennessee from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. Chase & Ovation will headline the Public Square Stage tonight performing the music of Prince.
Rivers and Spires is an event for the whole family featuring children’s activities, arts vendors, a car show, military exhibits, shopping and so much more. Those that attend will have five stages of live entertainment with over 100 performers to enjoy during the three day event.
The Rivers and Spires Public Square Stage being prepared for tonights events.
APSU’s Boyd Health Services designated a Healthier Tennessee Workplace
April 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Boyd Health Services was recently designated a Healthier Tennessee Workplace by the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness.
Healthier Tennessee Workplaces are recognized for their leadership and commitment to improving the health and well-being of citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University ARD Building. (APSU)
