Young Professionals Network hosted Handbags for Hope
October 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Clarksville Association of Realtors (CAR) hosted the second Handbags for Hope charity event, benefiting Urban Ministries’ The SafeHouse, on Saturday, August 15th raising $51,067.
Handbags for Hope was held at the Riverview Inn located at 50 College Street.
Young Professionals Network presents a check for $51,067 to Urban Ministries’ The SafeHouse.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast to be held October 15th
September 24, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Margo Drakos as guest speaker during the next Power Breakfast on October 15th. Ms. Drakos will share her story of being a former concert cellist turned Army wife and entrepreneur, who leveraged her aptitude for performance to co-found InstantEncore.com in 2007.
The business has grown to be the premier digital asset management and mobile ticketing platform for performing arts organizations globally.
Margo Drakos
Battle of the Bulge Seminar Series to be held in Clarksville January – April 2015
January 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On December 16th, 1944, the German Army launched a desperate offensive designed to split the Allied armies in two and capture the strategic supply port of Antwerp, Belgium. This offensive has come to be known as the Battle of the Bulge.
We are now in the midst of the 70th Anniversary of that offensive and historians from the Clarksville area including history faculty from Austin Peay State University will take part in presenting a series of programs that will educate, inform and enlighten the public as to the importance of this offensive. A highlight of one seminar will be actual World War 2 veterans that served in the Bulge fighting.
101st Airborne Division personnel retrieve an A-4 Aerial Delivery Container containing medical supplies. Photo taken in the Bastogne area. Resupply missions took place between 23-27 December 1944.
55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade set for tomorrow, December 6th, 2014 in Downtown Clarksville
December 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Come out the the 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled to beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Austin Peay State University “Bridge Over College Street” project explores relationship between APSU, City of Clarksville
December 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Students at Austin Peay State University are putting the final touches on a project that explores the relationship between the University and the city in which it calls home.
Titled “Bridge Across College Street,” the project will feature artwork from APSU students exploring the University’s relationship with the City of Clarksville through interviews with members of both communities. From 10:00am-3:00pm Tuesday, members of APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) will be displaying their work on College Street near the APSU campus. [Read more]
Road and Boat Closures Announced for Tri Clarksville Triathlon
August 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, on August 23rd, the inaugural Tri Clarksville Triathlon will be held at Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina. Road closures and boat ramp closures will be in place during the event.
Below is the list of closures, any additional information can be found on www.team-magic.com
Tri Clarksville Triathlon takes place this Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. (Team Magic Inc.)
Manna Café to host “Grits N Gravy” Fundraiser June 19th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding “Grits and Gravy,” a fundraiser breakfast sponsored by Align MD and Riverview Inn, on June 19th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Riverview Inn (50 College Street).
Guest speakers will include Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Joe Pitts. [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce January Events
January 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of January.
The Chamber’s Business after Hours will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be held at The Gilroy, 140 University Avenue. This event is offered at no cost for Chamber members. Join us for food, networking and fun. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held November 9th
October 13, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in Downtown Clarksville.
Keynote speaker is Mary Ross, national commander of Women Veterans of America, with remarks by Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
2012 Veterans Day Parade.
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Clarksville’s Riverfest and Park Information
September 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Clarksville’s Riverfest through September 7th. Traffic will be slower moving than usual during this time period, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination.
Free parking will be available at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center parking lot. Bus service will be running every 30-45 minutes to shuttle patrons to the Riverfest gates on Saturday only, beginning at 9:30am and continuing until the park closes.
The Toddler Zone at the Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival
