City of Clarksville Ball Leagues open for registration
March 7, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing baseball or softball this spring? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer co-ed youth baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls ages 3 to 14.
Volunteer coaches will work with children to improve individual skills in throwing, catching, fielding and hitting while instilling the values of teamwork and sportsmanship in a non-competitive environment.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites Boys and Girls 3-14 to join in the fun.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 7th, 2018
March 7, 2019
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s 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.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Austin Peay State University history professor wins international leadership award
March 7, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) history professor Dr. Somaditya Banerjee will travel to London in mid-May to receive the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India will present Banerjee the award May 20th, 2019 at the House of Commons during the NRI World Congress.
Austin Peay State University history professor Dr. Somaditya Banerjee.
Clarksville Recreation Centers offer activities for all ages
March 6, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of programs for youth and adults at its three Recreation Centers in the coming weeks, some of which are first-time programs.
Some of the programs include: Community Flea Market, Donuts with Dad and Benefits of Composting.
APSU welcomes Carl Pope for Artist Lecture
March 6, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The APSU Department of Art + Design, with support from The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, and in partnership with Tennessee State University, is pleased to welcome artist, Carl Pope, to Austin Peay State University.
“I’ve been a fan of Carl Pope’s work for a long time, and he was on my list of artists to invite to campus next year,” Michael Dickins, chair of the Visiting Artist Speaker Committee, said.
Artist Carl Pope to speak at Austin Peay State University March 18th.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
March 5, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Spring Break is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out.
Some of the activities are: Tumbling Camp, Basketball Frenzy, and Spring Break Camp.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Camps, Indoor and Outdoor Fun, and more this Spring Break.
APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Announces 2019 Ovation Award winners
March 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”) invite the entire community to the 2019 Ovation Awards, a family-friendly celebration of the arts.
Billy Renkl is winner of this year’s Individual Artist Award.
Austin Peay State University student newspaper earns 5 regional awards
March 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) earned five regional awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference’s Best of the South Awards held at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, February 14th-16th.
Students and advisers from colleges and universities across the southeast attended the regional conference.
Austin Peay students with The All State won 5 awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference. (APSU)
Celebrating Women Artists Over Fifty at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
March 3, 2019
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – March marks the annual exhibition time for the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s celebration of Women’s History Month. Each year curator Terri Jordan creates an invitational show under a themed subject matter.
For 2019, the theme is with the creators not the art. “The idea came to me after having a conversation with some very accomplished female artists during a reception,” said Jordan
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Learn about Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
March 2, 2019
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Clarksville, TN – Today, visitors can see one of the nation’s last remaining earthen forts built by 200 enslaved men while exploring this most immersive destination –– Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Located on a bluff 200 feet above the confluence of the Red and Cumberland Rivers in Clarksville, Tennessee, this site overlooking downtown Clarksville in the community of New Providence has been a hub of activity for more than two centuries.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
