Rivers and Spires Festival announces Joe Dee Messina as 2013 Headliner
January 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce that the Grammy nominated and CMA award-winning country musician Jo Dee Messina will be the featured headliner at the 2013 Festival. Messina will take the Public Square stage at 7:00pm as the main event on Saturday, April 20th, 2013. The concert is free and open to the public.
She will perform some of her biggest hits that made her a superstar and one of country music’s leading ladies. Songs such as “Heads Carolina, Tails California”, “Bye Bye”, “I’m Alright”, “Stand Beside Me” and “Bring On The Rain” will make up a concert you don’t want to miss.
Jo Dee Messina will take the Rivers and Spires Public Square stage on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00pm
USS LST 325 docks in Clarkville at McGregor Park Boat Ramp
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This afternoon, September 25th, the USS LST 325 made it’s way down the Cumberland River from Nashville and docked at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp around 3:00pm. Crews began tying the boat off to the banks and preparing it for tomorrows tours. The ship will be available for tours September 26th-30th.
The LST (Landing Ship, Tank) is a floating monument to the past. The ship was used in various missions in World War II including the invasion of Sicily. Visitors are able to climb aboard and explore the ship as the crew provides a glimpse into her past.
USS LST 325 docking at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 17th, 2012
September 17, 2012
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:
- “Backroad Brigade” to perform at Jammin’ in the Alley
- Storytellers at Kleeman
- LST-325 in Clarksville for a Limited Time
- Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season
- Bark in the Park
USS LST 325 to dock at McGregor Park for Tours September 26th-30th
August 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On September 26th-30th a key piece of military history will be on the banks of the Cumberland River in Clarksville, TN. Join us at McGregor Park as we welcome the LST-325. The LST crew will provide a rare glimpse into this floating monument as visitors are able to climb aboard and explore the ship.
Military enthusiasts, history buffs, and school groups will learn how it was instrumental in battles dating back to WWII.
USS LST 325
Rivers and Spires Festival announces 2013 Poster Contest Winner
March 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce Austin Peay State University Junior, Lucas Freeze as the winner of the 2013 Festival Poster Design project.
Freeze was a part of a class project, through the APSU Design Center, that came up with several comps of artwork for the 2013 Festival poster.
Representatives from the Rivers & Spires Festival present Lucas Freeze with a check for his winning piece of artwork. (L-R) Robin Burton, VP Marketing City-County Economic Development Council; Kell Black, Chairman Austin Peay Department of Art; Lucas Freeze; Mark DeYoung, Assistant Professor; Doug Barber, Festival Director.
Rivers and Spires Festival gives you a chance to meet Little Big Town
March 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival wants you to enter to win a chance to meet Little Big Town on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 before they take the stage at 9:00pm.
To enter for your chance to win, go online to www.riversandspires.com and click on the Enter To Win tab. Fill out the form field and submit for your chance to meet the award winning group and a free nights stay at the Riverview Inn.
Enter To Win A Chance To Meet Little Big Town at this year's Rivers and Spires Festival
Austin Peay State University Design Center Students Present 2013 Rivers & Spires Poster Concepts tonight
February 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Tonight, February 20th at 7:00pm, students in this semester’s Design Center class at Austin Peay State University will be presenting their concepts for the 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival poster at a reception held in the Trahern Building Gallery. The public is welcome to attend the event.
The class, under the direction of Assistant Professor Mark DeYoung, began working on the project in January. Representatives from the Festival met with the students and presented the ideas and look they wanted captured in the final piece of artwork. [Read more]
Rivers & Spires Festival looking For Miss River Queen, Vendor Applications
February 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN -This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Rivers & Spires Festival and officials are working to make the celebration be the biggest and best so far.
That is why everyone interested in being a part of the milestone birthday is encouraged to sign up and be a part of the Festival.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Miss River Queen and Teen Pageants as well as for volunteers, vendors and talent competitions. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival still has Sponsorships Available
January 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Booths and sponsorships are still available for the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st, in Downtown Clarksville.
There are still openings for bands, artists, businesses, vendors and community volunteers who would like to participate in the event.
Rivers & Spires is a free festival that includes featured entertainment by Little Big Town (and more to be announced).
Rivers and Spires Festival in Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
AAU Basketball Tournament Volunteers Needed
June 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Volunteers are needed for the 2011 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball National Championship, hosted by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which will be held from Sunday, July 10th to Friday, July 15th.
This year, the tournaments will take place during the week at 12 different venues throughout the community. Volunteers are needed on Sunday during the day for registration and at 6:00pm to help line up athletes and work the opening ceremony. Responsibilities during the week-long tournaments will include checking player passes, selling tickets and programs and taking tickets. Volunteers will be needed from 7:30am to 8:30pm, Monday through Friday. [Read more]
