SpiritFest Event to Provide Parade-Goers Abundance of Fun in Clarksville
November 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The first-ever SpiritFest, a celebratory holiday event at 2:30pm on Saturday, December. 5th, will offer an irresistible opportunity for those who gather early to watch the city’s 56th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. It is being touted as “A Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas.”
Rather than getting an early parking spot – then waiting through cold and boredom until the parade begins – parade-goers can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during SpiritFest.
SpiritFest will conclude with the lighting of First Presbyterian Church’s three historic rosette windows for the first time since their recent refurbishment.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place November 5th, 2015
November 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Set to Unveil Public Art, Ribbon Cutting November 4th
November 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a Ribbon Cutting for the first public art piece, Forged in Fire, installed in downtown Clarksville. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 along the Upland Trail on South Spring Street.
During a violent storm in 1978, multiple fires broke out in Clarksville with one hitting Orgain Building Supply. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s safe trick-or-treating “One Frightful Night” to be held Saturday in Downtown Clarksville
October 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, Altra Federal Credit Union and the downtown businesses have combined forces for this year’s One Frightful Night, also known as Fright on Franklin on Saturday, October 31st from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
One Frightful Night is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more in Historic Downtown Clarksville! Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frightening-ly fun Halloween-themed activities.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2015 Exhibits and Activities
October 29, 2015
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 November at the Museum are:Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination, Surroundings: The Art of Frank Baggett, Elizabeth Sanford: Inside the Understory, and The Children’s Room: Art & Craft Supplies.
Thomas Spake: Fragile Illumination
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold “One Frightful Night” safe trick-or-treating event Saturday, October 31st
October 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Altra Federal Credit Union and the downtown businesses to present One Frightful Night, also known as Fright on Franklin, on Saturday, October 31st from 3:00pm to 6:00pm in downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 25th, 2015
October 25, 2015
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: Park Cleanup at the Robert Clark Park, One Frightful Night and PE to homeschool students.
Fright on Franklin Street brings many families to the Historic Downtown Area
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 18th, 2015
October 18, 2015
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: Adaptive Swim Day, One Frightful Night, Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers, and Quick Silver Social for seniors.
Fright on Franklin Street brings many families to the Historic Downtown Area
“Red Tie Affair” is the theme for 2015 APSU Homecoming
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Monday, October 19th through Saturday, October 24th.
The theme this year is “Red Tie Affair.” For additional information on Homecoming events, as well as registration and ticket information, visit www.apsu.edu/student-life/aphomecoming
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2015 Exhibits and Activities
September 30, 2015
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 October at the Museum are: Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s, Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar, Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis, and Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits.
Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection
