Planters Bank Presents: “Yankee Doodle Dandy” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday
September 8, 2020
“Get ready to laugh, to sing, to shout … for here comes Uncle Sam’s Star-Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!”
Clarksville, TN – Films have returned to the Roxy Regional Theatre at thecorner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville. Kicking off the Planters Bank Presents… Film Series this fall is the star-spangled classic “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, showing on the Roxy big screen this Friday, September 11th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
James Cagney danced and sang his way to a well-deserved Oscar for his outstanding portrayal of vaudeville composer and performer George M. Cohan in this Oscar-nominated biography.
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Movies in the Park to be held twice in September
September 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host two Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams during September. The two events are part of the two-week Riverfest festivities scheduled for September 1st-12th, 2020.
Dreamworks’ “Trolls World Tour” will be shown on Saturday, September 5th and Disney Pixar’s “Onward” on Friday, September 11th. Both events will be held at the Liberty Park Athletic Field, and activities will begin at 5:00pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 7:00pm.
APSU Department of Art + Design releases 2020-21 Exhibition Season
September 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is excited to announce its 2020-21 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.
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts Registration deadline is Saturday, September 5th
September 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Now that school is back in session and you’re looking for more ways to get back into the swing of things, we hope you or the budding young performer in your life will keep in mind our Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts. A few slots still remain for those interested in honing their craft or discovering a new passion … but time is running out!
Registration for the Fall 2020 session of the Roxy Regional School of the Arts ends this Saturday, September 5th, 2020.
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts students performing in 2019’s production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Clarksville Downtown Parking changes go into effect September 8th
September 3, 2020
Clarksville Downtown Parking Plan includes Four-Hour Limit at all On-Street Meters
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, the new downtown parking plan approved last month by the Clarksville Parking Commission will take effect.
The changes apply only to on-street metered spaces, which will now require a 25-cent payment to begin a parking session.
Parking changes will take effect September 8th for all on-street metered parking in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU student journal to remind post-COVID world of the need for studying abroad
September 3, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In January 2020, Dr. Ozzie Di Paolo Harrison, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of Spanish, had a busy summer of travel planned. He was set to take a group of students to Argentina for a study abroad trip he’d led for years, and later he intended to teach for the Máximo Nivel Institute in Costa Rica.
Austin Peay State University professors (Top L to R) Dr. Sergei Markov, Di Paolo Harrison and Dr. John Steinberg. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces Digital Activity Guide this Fall
September 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – As the weather cools down and indoor activities become more popular, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is releasing a new Activity Guide that brings a catalog of those activities into the palm of your hand.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide, released every three months, details all events and activities and provides information about the City’s parks and trails systems.
The guide, traditionally available in printed form, will only be available in a digital version this Fall due to the fluidity of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Digital Activity Guide will allow all activities to be current and up to date.
Baggett Heating and Cooling to hold Veterans Day Giveaway
September 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This Veterans Day is going to be especially significant for one deserving veteran who will receive a new heating and air conditioning system for their home!
For over 30 years, Baggett Heating and Cooling has provided high-quality, residential heating and air conditioning maintenance, service, and replacement systems.
Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic Gold Medal Runs Still Inspire 60 years later
September 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Destined to a life of immobility, a child who suffered from severe illnesses grew up to become the fastest woman in the world, a civil rights activist, educator and an inspiration to a world of admirers.
Now, 60 years after winning three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics, we once again celebrate the woman who shattered barriers and overcame the impossible. That woman was Wilma Glodean Rudolph.
Wilma Rudolph Parade
APSU to hold Run for the Govs Virtual 5K from September 12th-October 10th
August 30, 2020
APSU Run for the Govs Virtual 5k to benefit Student Scholarships
Clarksville, TN – This year the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Annual Scholarship 5K Run will be virtual, in keeping with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local guidelines. Alumni, friends and community members can participate in the Run for the Govs Virtual 5K at any time between Saturday, September 12th, and Saturday, October 10th.
A runner tackles Emerald Hill during the Austin Peay State University 2015 5K. (APSU)
