Clarksville Parks and Recreation now forming Spring Adult Softball leagues
December 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for spring adult softball with leagues open to men and women ages 18 and older.
League play takes place at Heritage Park Softball Complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road. Games will be weekly and include the following leagues: Men’s, True Co-Ed (equal men and women), Men’s 45 & over, Co-Ed (at least two women) and Women’s.
To ensure your team gets a spot in the league, a team registration fee of $100.00 is due by February 14th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation now accepting Spring Adult Softball League registrations.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Civil War Historian to Speak at Fort Defiance
December 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On January 11th, 2020, Author Jerry T. Wooten will speak at Fort Defiance on the important role the Union supply depot at Johnsonville, Tennessee, played in the Western Theater of the Civil War at 2:00pm
His new book, Johnsonville: Union Supply Operations on the Tennessee River and the Battle of Johnsonville, November 4th-5th, 1864, offers a wealth of new material about the creation and strategic role of the supply depot, the use of railroads and logistics, and its defense by U.S. Colored Troops.
Author Jerry T. Wooten to talk about new book Johnsonville on January 11th at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Warm Souls touches hundreds Christmas Eve
December 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Jon Vaughn of Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries stood at the main entrance of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center on Christmas Eve, welcoming hundreds of people who were in need of a little help during the holiday season.
“This is our 12th year of doing this,” Vaughn said. “During the last 11 years we have served a little over 12,000 meals, and given away more than 15,000 toys. We have also provided 350 free haircuts in the four years our volunteers have offered that service.”
Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries held its annual Warm Souls event at APSU’s Morgan Center.
Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland continues through January 1st
December 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s popular lighted walk through event, Christmas on the Cumberland continues now through January 1st, 2020. Bring your family, relatives and friends down to the McGregor Park RiverWalk to enjoy the festive lighting displays.
Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays through January 1st, 2020.
Admission is free.
Thousands come out every year to Christmas on the Cumberland to experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland.
Looking back at top Austin Peay State University stories of last 10 years
December 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A new year is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promise of a new decade. Here’s a look back at some of the milestones that took place on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus during the last 10 years.
APSU 2019: A Year in Review
December 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate provost for research and dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Chad Brooks summed up the year 2019 in a single sentence.
“It’s a very optimistic time for Austin Peay,” he said.
Historic Dog Hill Neighborhood to hold annual Luminary Event, Saturday
December 20, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, December 21st, 2019, the residents of Dog Hill Historic District in downtown Clarksville will hold the Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event.
The public is invited to visit the district and enjoy the candlelit luminaries which the residents of Dog Hill will have on display from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The Dog Hill Historic District includes the area of Munford Avenue, First Street, Union Street, Madison Street and Second Street.
Downtown Clarksville’s Dog Hill Historic District is holding Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event this Saturday.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative to establish Texas Hub at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
December 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) and The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will advance their missions of landscape conservation and ecological restoration through a recently formalized partnership.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative to work with The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. (APSU)
Clarksville Transit System offers Special Holiday Services
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) will be offering several free services to help residents cope with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019, CTS is offering free transportation from the Downtown Transit Center to the Annual Warm Souls Christmas Celebration at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center.
Clarksville Transit System bus service offers free rides to Warm Souls, shopping.
Legends Bank Provides Protection for Seniors in the Community
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to Legends Bank, residents of Signature Health of Clarksville, will live in a safer and more secure living environment. Through a recent partnership with CRA Partners, Legends Bank is funding the Senior Crimestoppers program to protect those who live and work in this facility against theft, abuse, and neglect.
(L to R) Brad Barrett, CRA Partners; Katie Wright, Senior Crimestoppers; Tommy Bates, Legends Bank; Alex Butaud, Signature Healthcare; Britney Campbell, Legends Bank; Lori Bell, Legends Bank; Pam Mulkey, Legends Bank. (Kayla Yun, Signature Healthcare)
