Custom House Museum continues the Celebration of Women with Writers’ Panel
April 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 14th, the Customs House Museum will host a writers’ panel discussion in the Turner Auditorium, starting at 1:00pm.
This free public event will be moderated by Shana Thornton and Mitzi Cross, guest speakers will discuss three topics including “the muse”, self publishing versus “old school”, and challenges when writing about history. [Read more]
Hilltop Supermarket’s 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday
April 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 7th, Hilltop Supermarket held their 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event started at 11:00am with food, inflatables, face painting, cupcake decorating and more.
The easter egg hunt was broken down into four groups; up to 4 year olds, 5 to 6 year olds, 7 to 9 year olds and the 10 to 12 year old group.
There was a large turnout to Hilltop Supermarket's 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday.
Rivers and Spires Festival Bringing Fireworks To Its 10 Year Celebration
April 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival, held April 19th-21st in Downtown Clarksville, is only a couple short weeks away and this year there will be a few special additions to help celebrate this milestone birthday.
Imagine seeing the Festival in a whole new way. Fly through the air with the greatest of ease if you are daring enough to strap into the zip line that will soar over Strawberry Alley. Be sure to wave to your family and friends as you zip by and, for the cost of five tickets, encourage them to get up there too! [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center now offers Aquatic Therapy Gym
April 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, now offers an Aquatic Therapy Gym designed for therapeutic use.
The Aquatic Therapy Gym is a compact, multi-station, underwater therapy gym designed for aquatic rehabilitation. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Civil War Story Video Wins Award from Tennessee Association of Museums
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, was honored with a 2012 Certificate of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at its annual convention held recently in Memphis Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
Comedy on the Cumberland at the Roxy Regional Theatre December 6th
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – When Comedy on the Cumberland began in Clarksville two years ago, the man behind the event said it was just an idea to generate advertising revenue, and raise money for local charity. Now the event has become one of the most popular stops by comedians around the country.
The Comedians from the December 6th, 2011 Comedy on the Cumberland show pose with their framed posters of the event given to them by even organizer Hank Bonecutter. (From left to right) Headliner Keith Alberstadt, Hank Bonecutter, comedian Christy Edison and comedian Brian Kiley.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 8th, 2012
April 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Baseball, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Mayor’s Youth Council Fundraiser
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Friends of the Blueway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- People’s Choice
- Book Signing
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Friends of the Clarksville Blueway interest meeting
April 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold an interest meeting on Monday, April 16th for the Friends of the Clarksville Blueway group.
The meeting will be held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. [Read more]
Hilltop Supermarket’s 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday
April 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 7th, Hilltop Super Market will hold their 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Activities begin at 11:00am and the easter egg hunt will begin at 2:00pm sharp.
There will be inflatables, face painting, cupcake decorating, festivities, games, prizes and fun for all ages.
Children await the signal to begin at last year's Easter Egg hunt at Hilltop Supermarket.
Nonprofits Have a Great Deal to Celebrate and More to Accomplish
April 4, 2012
Celebrate Nonprofit Day on April 13th, 2012 at the 1st Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference
Clarksville, TN – As nonprofits are continually expected to do more with less, and access to resources has become even scarcer, Hands on Clarksville and the Nonprofit Partnership Network are pleased to support the 1st Annual Nonprofit and Leadership & Management Conference hosted by APSU School of Technology and Public Management and Criminal Justice Department.
Titled “Unleashing Your Organization’s Most Important Asset: YOU,” the conference is geared toward learning creative new strategies for managing and growing organizations in tough economic times. [Read more]
