Fort Defiance offers haunting experience for the public
October 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales of woe and terror. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think! [Read more]
Altra Federal Credit Union will open New Wilma Rudolph Branch on October 13th, 2015
October 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will open their new branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Tuesday, October 13th. This location will replace their location at 184 Stone Container Drive in Clarksville, TN which will close on Friday, October 9th.
This 4500 square foot state of the art branch features SAM, Altra’s Smart deposit taking ATM in the lobby and Drive Up.
Altra Federal Credit Union’s new location on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard to open October 13th.
APSU visiting artist lecture series to feature National Geographic designer
October 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will continue its Visiting Artist Lecture Series at 7:00pm on October 8th with nationally-recognized graphic designer Andrew Smith.
Nationally-recognized graphic designer Andrew Smith.
Final screening of the 2015 Movies in the Park season, October 10th
October 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Don’t miss your last opportunity for 2015 to catch a free movie with Movies in the Park. Star Trek Into Darkness will be on the big screen Saturday, October 10th.
Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Star Trek Into Darkness is a fresh take on the classic franchise. After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
“Star Trek Into Darkness” at Movies in the Park this Saturday, October 10th.
Donate blood with the Red Cross in October
October 7, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Support cancer patients and others needing blood
Clarksville, TN – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others needing blood products.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S., with one in eight developing invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, mastectomy surgery or treatment of complications.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers give blood in support of the local Red Cross. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces Domestic Violence Awareness Event set for Saturday, October 10th
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 14th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event will be held Saturday, October 10th from 11:00am– 2:00pm at the Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza. Remember My Name is dedicated to mothers and children who have lost their lives from domestic violence.
Red wooden silhouettes will be on display throughout the event. Each silhouette represents a man, woman or child who died from domestic violence, along with their story. Some family members of victims will be there to commemorate their loved ones. [Read more]
Float the River with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host yet another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts!
Saturday, October 24th – Hickory Point to Liberty Park (approx. 10 miles)
Participants must drop off canoes/kayaks at Hickory Point by 7:00am then drive their vehicle to the Liberty Park boat ramp. Transportation will be provided and will leave Liberty Park boat ramp area by 7:35am. Plan on being in the water by 8:00am. [Read more]
“Red Tie Affair” is the theme for 2015 APSU Homecoming
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Monday, October 19th through Saturday, October 24th.
The theme this year is “Red Tie Affair.” For additional information on Homecoming events, as well as registration and ticket information, visit www.apsu.edu/student-life/aphomecoming
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance to host acclaimed Cirque du Soleil performer Cheryl Ann Sanders
October 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Cheryl Ann Sanders will present an evening of works in the Austin Peay State University Trahern Theatre, titled “Cirque du Jeu Physique.” Sanders, a conservatory-trained musical theatre artist, has cultivated her career as an equity artist-turned cirque star.
Sanders is currently a lead artist at Downtown Disney’s “La Nouba” in Orlando, Florida.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for Handmade Holidays
October 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
Handmade Holidays is a two-day, indoor designer craft market featuring more than 50 of the best independent artists, designers, and crafters from the area.
