Clarksville Parks and Recreation says Downtown Market to open at McGregor Park, May 16th
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th, 2020 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River.
McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the popular weekly event until further notice while concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are ongoing.
Trey Stroud, Downtown Market Manager, said the new site provides more space and enhanced ability to follow social distancing guidelines.
Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th with Reduced Vendors in North Extension of McGregor Park.
APSU students discover bacteriophages: Danno, Otwor, Scumberland
March 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Ten Austin Peay State University (APSU) students last semester took advantage of a unique global research opportunity, and their work led to the discovery of three new bacteria-infecting viruses called bacteriophages, aka phages.
Austin Peay State University student Heath Simpson. (APSU)
Clarksville is a key City in Middle Tennessee
January 11, 2020
A regional statistical overview of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is one of 38 counties making up Middle Tennessee; it lies on the north-western edge of the region along the Cumberland River surrounded by rolling hills. Easily accessible from several major interstates and centrally located within just a day’s travel from 76% of all major U.S. cities – Clarksville continues to develop as a key player in the region.
Clarksville-Montgomery County sits along the Cumberland River just 45 minutes from Nashville.
APSU alumnus McGee donates gold coins to commemorate 50th anniversary of his graduation
December 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumnus John McGee certainly knows how to celebrate an anniversary.
During his recent visit to campus for the November 9th, 2019 Homecoming football game, he donated more than $50,000 in gold coins to support his alma mater and commemorate his “Golden Graduate Year,” which is the 50-year anniversary of his graduation from Austin Peay State University in 1969.
Austin Peay State University alumnus John McGee (’69). (APSU)
Clarksville earns ‘Best Place to Live’ rating
September 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville has achieved the high honor of being named the Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine.
The September 16th online edition of the magazine’s 100 Best Places feature leads with the headline: “No. 1. Clarksville, Tennessee. Thrive and save at the same time in this charming city.”
Downtown Clarksville
Riverfest provides something for Everyone
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – By all accounts, this year’s Riverfest was a big success. The weather was perfect, attendance was strong, and the entertainment was top-notch.
Three days of activities began Thursday evening with the annual Riverfest Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Kara Zahn and her team did a great job this year, bringing in a full house to view dozens of entries in multiple categories and age divisions.
Montgomery Gentry closed Riverfest 2019 in style, with a big crowd lining the hillside in front of the Miller Lite stage to watch an impressive Saturday night performance.
Friday’s Riverfest featured something for everyone
September 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The second night of Riverfest 2019 saw a diverse musical line-up that featured a range of genres from Country, to Rock, to R & B, all capped off by one of the nation’s premiere Pink Floyd tribute bands, American Floyd.
This year’s Family Zone, which is set up along the River Walk behind O’Charley’s, is once again filled with fun, games, entertainment and educational activities that will appeal to the whole family.
A busy Friday night at Riverfest featured great music on the banks of the Cumberland.
Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked Saturday off with Regatta Boat Race
September 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 7th, the 2019 Clarksville Riverfest Regatta took place at the McGregor Park Park Boat Ramp at 1:00pm. Fan-favorite cardboard boat race is celebrating it’s 13th year.
The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River were made of cardboard or plastic bottles along with a few other approved materials.
27 Teams took part in the 2019 Riverfest Regatta.
2019 Riverfest set for September 5th-7th
August 29, 2019
Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebrates it’s 32nd anniversary
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 32nd anniversary of the annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th-7th, 2019.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks participants for Riverfest Regatta
August 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation are looking for sailors of all kinds are invited to participate in the 13th annual Riverfest Regatta, presented by US Bank, Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at McGregor Park as part of the Riverfest Festival.
The event will begin at 1:00pm and check-in will take place at 11:30am at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp. All boats must be checked in no later than 12:30pm.
Clarksville Riverfest Regatta
