Clarksville Academy Choir sings at Downtown Commons Christmas event
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Academy Choir sang Christmas songs at the Downtown Commons to celebrate the Christmas Season on December 2nd, 2017. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
The Christmas celebration at the Downtown Commons featured live music on the new stage, art & gift markets, and ice skating.
Northeast High School Choirs celebrate Christmas at the Downtown Commons
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On December 2nd, 2017, the Northeast High School Choirs performed at the Downtown Commons to celebrate the Christmas Season. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
Northeast kicked off the event at 2:00pm.
Austin Peay State University 2017: A Year in Review
December 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University, which turned 90 in April, experienced another big year, with new buildings and programs transforming the campus over the last 12 months.
Women’s volleyball and men’s football electrified the community this fall, and in August, thousands of people cheered as the afternoon sky went dark for nearly two minutes. As this 90th year comes to an end, here are some of the major stories that came out of Austin Peay in 2017.
The Austin Peay Volleyball team is the 2017 OVC Champions.
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights young and old alike
December 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – It was a beautiful night Saturday for the 58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville. People lined the streets waiting for the start of the parade. Children were excited in anticipation of seeing the floats and Santa Claus.
Austin Peay head football coach Will Healy was the grand marshal. The theme was “Christmas Around the World”.
58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
SpiritFest draws huge crowd to Downtown Clarksville
December 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Clarksville was the site of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest Saturday, a holiday event that preceded this year’s 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
Festivities were held in an area that included streets and parking lots between First Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Trinity Episcopal Church on Franklin Street, and the new Downtown Commons space.
The 3rd Annual SpiritFest, featuring a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, preceded this year’s Christmas Parade Saturday.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2017 Exhibits and Activities
December 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in December at the Museum are: The Art of the 2Rivers Society of Painters, Tamara Reynolds: Southern Route, Veiled Abstractions: L.A. Bachman, Toys from the Museum Collection, Doggerels: The Illustrations of Edward Gilman, and Noel Night.
Entries sought for Clarksville Christmas Parade
November 28, 2017
Deadline to register for 58th annual event is Wednesday, November 29th
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.
This night-time, lighted Christmas parade is scheduled for 5:00pm Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Get in the Holiday Spirit with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 23rd – December 16th
November 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – After the turkey and stuffing are put away on Thanksgiving night, bring your out-of-town guests to Historic Downtown Clarksville for family entertainment sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Charles M. Schulz’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, November 23rd, at 7:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s opening night pay-what-you-can tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 6:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
As an Black Friday bonus, pay-what-you-can tickets will also be available for the 8:00pm performance on Friday, November 24th, beginning at 7:30pm that evening.
Bryan Plummer stars as Charlie Brown in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 23rd through December 16th.
Downtown Holiday Open House set for Saturday, November 25th
November 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The holidays are in full swing with the annual Holiday Open House and Small Business Saturday on November 25th, 2017. The businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville invite you to stop by during regular business hours and enjoy some refreshments, door prizes and some special discounts.
Take advantage of this special day to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping, where you will find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.
Pre-Parade SpiritFest Promises Fun, Family-Friendly Activities
November 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, will offer a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the International Express Bus, four kids’ inflatables, live music on the new Downtown Commons stage, ice skating, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
It will start three hours before Clarksville’s 58th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, which will pass by its location in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
SpiritFest, a free “Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas,” will feature kids’ inflatables, Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas music performances by multiple groups, a live nativity including animals, food trucks and two art and gift markets.
