Clarksville Parks and Recreation kicks off the holidays with Christmas on the Cumberland

Clarksville, TN – McGregor Park and the Cumberland Riverwalk had hundreds of visitors on a cool and crisp night just before Thanksgiving, including one very special guest, Santa Claus, as he and Mr’s Claus joined Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and his family to officially light 1,000,000 Christmas lights, a holiday tradition in Clarksville.

Tiffany Perkins, an event planning specialist with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department was one of the organizers of this year’s event.

“Tonight, we’re celebrating our Christmas on the Cumberland 2021 grand opening,” Perkins said. “We’ll have some dance groups out tonight, as well as the Rossview High School band. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will be here, and our presenting sponsor for this evening is Blue Cord Realty. They’ll be providing free hot chocolate for everyone.”

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland opens November 23rd

Clarksville, TN – The banks of the Cumberland River will once again be lit with over a million dazzling lights as Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland, presented by Blue Cord Realty, returns to McGregor Park Riverwalk.

The grand opening will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm on November 23rd, 2021 at McGregor Park Riverwalk and Museum. The official lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, with the lights being turned on shortly after.

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Acuff Circle of Excellence announces Ovation Award winners

Clarksville, TN – A major financial supporter of Austin Peay State University, whose contributions to the arts at the school, are legion. A founding member of the Downtown Artists Co-op and the Friends of Photography, who also is an accomplished artist.

A civic organization that keeps the Southern heritage of fiddling alive. And, a company that has consistently supported the arts, in addition to a multitude of other community endeavors for many years.

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Celebrate the holidays and enjoy free activities and entertainment at Christmas on the Cumberland

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites children of all ages to visit Christmas on the Cumberland at the McGregor Park Riverwalk for fun, family-friendly activities.

Visitors can enjoy holiday-themed crafts and performances by local choirs and dance groups as well as enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa on December 10th and December 17th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

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Dancing with the Stars to be held Saturday March 5th, 2016

Clarksville, TN – Altrusa International Foundation of Clarksville presents its Seventh Annual Dancing with the Stars show on Saturday March 5th, 2016, 7:00pm at the Austin Peay State University’s Music/Mass Communications Building. This year will be an All-Star Reunion Show with 10 former Stars once again returning to the stage!

The event is held as a fund raiser to provide scholarships to non-traditional students. Our goal this year is to present $10,000 in scholarships.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 8th, 2013

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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash, and
Chocolate Affair Tickets.

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Rivers and Spires Festival wraps up today with activities, music galore

Clarksville, TN – The 11th annual Rivers and Spires Festival concludes today in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The event gets started at 10:00am with food vendors, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities. There will be acts and music going on five separate stages all day and into the night.

One of the best things about Rivers and Spires, is that it’s free and open to the public.

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