2021 Welcome Home Veterans Celebration to be held September 15th-19th
September 9, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Both new and familiar activities will make up the 2021 Welcome Home Veterans Celebration.
The sixth annual event, happening September 15th-19th, is a partnership between Visit Clarksville and the Oak Grove Tourism Commission.
Welcome Home Parade
This Week at APSU: Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to visit military-affiliated students
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – This fall, Dr. Andrew Kester, the director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (MCVSO), and his team will visit Austin Peay State University (APSU) every month to help military-affiliated students, faculty, and students navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system.
APSU’s Newton Military Family Resource Center
Roxy Regional Theatre’s GALA 39 set for September 25th
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is proud to be entering their 39th season of presenting professional live theatre here on the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville, and the Roxy invites you to celebrate with us at GALA 39 on Saturday, September 25th, 2021.
Come out and join the Roxy at 6:00pm for cocktails by MB Roland Distillery — paired with Smoked Salmon Canopes, Puffed Pastry-Wrapped Smoked Sausage, and Cheese with Assorted Crackers — while you place your bids in our silent auction of diverse and original artwork and specialty gift baskets.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s GALA 39 takes place Saturday, September 25th.
Pillars of Hope exhibit on display at Clarksville-Montgomery County Library
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Now through September 22nd, 2021, Pillars of Hope, an exhibit dedicated to the memory of the September 11th attacks on our nation will be on display at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library during regular library hours of operation.
9/11 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks which claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured thousands more. Montgomery County has a personal and profound connection to September 11th with many military heroes and families calling Clarksville their home
Pillars of Hope
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival begins this week
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival, brought to you by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, takes place this week, Thursday, September 9th through Saturday, September 11th, 2021.
The 33rd annual Riverfest is expected to bring over 30,000 people to the RiverWalk at McGregor Park and the banks of the Cumberland River. Riverfest is a celebration of ars and recreation. There will be music, art, inflatables, family events, and a whole lot more.
Clarksville Riverfest Festival
The weather for the 2021 Riverfest will be absolutely perfect. The highs are expected to be in the upper 80’s with a slight cooling breeze. At night, the temperature will be in the upper 50’s and lower 60’s with a calm wind. A light jacket or something to cover the arms would be highly recommended.
Riverfest starts Thursday, September 9th with the Juried Art Show which starts at 5:00pm and goes until 7:00pm.
The art show showcases the work of local professionals, amateurs, and aspiring artists in three divisions: professional, amateur, and youth.
Categories for all divisions are: Photography, Painting (includes acrylic, oil, and watercolor), Drawing, Digital Art, Graphics and Printmaking, 2D and 3D Mixed Media (non-sculptural), Fiber Arts, Animation, 3D Categories: Sculpture, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, Jewelry, and Metalworks.
The Riverfest Juried Art Show is held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located in Liberty Park at 8 Champions Way.
Music and events at Riverfest kick off Friday night, September 10th on the RiverWalk at McGregor Park. Everything gets started at 5:00pm and goes until 10:00pm.
Riverfest starts Saturday, September 11th at 11:00am and runs until 11:00pm.
The annual Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by Water Dogs Scuba & Safety LLC will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp.
Teams build their vessels out of cardboard and race 100 yards down the Cumberland River. Awards will be presented based on boat design, boat aesthetics, team unity, costumes, and the infamous Titanic Award.
The featured performer for the 33rd annual Riverfest celebration is Generation Radio. Generation Radio is a supergroup featuring legendary musicians from Rascal Flatts, Journey, and Chicago.
Generation Radio includes these legends of Classic country and rock music:
- Jay DeMarcus is a two-time Grammy Award Winner with Rascal Flatts.
- Deen Castronovo is the former lead singer and drummer for Journey.
- Jason Scheff was the lead vocalist and bass player for the multi-platinum band Chicago for more than 30 years.
- Renowned session players and sidemen Chris Rodriguez and Tom Yankton round out the lineup.
There will be a number of performers, groups, and entertainers on the Riverfest stages Friday and Saturday.
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With beautiful weather and a great lineup of music and events. this year’s Riverfest Celebration is shaping up to be the best one yet.
McGregor Park is located at 640 North Riverside Drive in Clarksville Tennessee.
About Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival
Riverfest brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River in an arts and recreation celebration. The 33rd annual festival will be September 9th-11th 2021. Music, art, family events, and more will fill McGregor Park.
Admission and entertainment at the Festival are free and open to the public.
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities, and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County, and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails, and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults, and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held September 2nd, 2021
August 31, 2021
Clarksville, TN – It’s almost Fall and it’s a great time to get out and experience the First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events, and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center opens exhibit “Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County”
August 30, 2021
Clarksville, TN – After over a year-and-a-half of planning, the long-anticipated, heart-thumping, high-octane exhibit Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County is open at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.
The exhibit is sponsored by Tri-Star Beverage and MPG Transport and spans across several galleries within the Museum.
“Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County” exhibit at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
Roxy Regional Theatre begins Season 39 with “All Shook Up”, September 10th-24th
August 30, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Dust off your blue suede shoes! Following an 18-month hiatus, Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre is ushering in the return of live performances at the Roxy Regional Theatre at the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville with an Elvis Presley-inspired hit musical.
“All Shook Up” kicks off Season 39 at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at 8:00pm.
“All Shook Up” at the Roxy Regional Theatre stars Stephen Shore and Yarissa Tiara Millan, September 10th-24th.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum September 2021 Exhibits, Activities
August 30, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.
Some of the events in September at the Museum are Familiars: Still: Ceramics by Anne Beyer, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Familiars: The Art of Beverly Parker, Family Art Day: Create a Greeting Card, Museum Discovery Quest.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
APSU Art + Design releases 2021-22 schedule for Exhibitions, Visiting Artists
August 30, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is excited to announce its 2021-22 season of exhibitions and visiting speakers. Generously supported by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), the APSU Department of Art + Design can bring nationally/internationally recognized artists and thinkers directly to Clarksville with programming that is free and open to the public.
The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
