Rivers and Spires Festival to have Johnsonville Brats cooked on World’s Largest Touring Grill in Downtown Clarksville
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Johnsonville Big Taste Grill™ annual nationwide tour makes it’s way to Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival this weekend, April 24th-26th. Providing more than just tasty-tailgate sausages, the Big Taste Grill also raises money for local charities.
To date, the Big Taste Grill program has raised more than $3.5 million for a variety of charities nationwide, many of them local community organizations. In 2013 alone, the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill raised more than $130,000 for different organizations nationwide and served 121,325 brats during its 9-month tour.

The Johnsonville Brats “World’s Largest Touring Grill” sets up at Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival. (Bill Larson – ClarksvilleOnline.com)
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires invites you to come out and get your Game On
April 25, 2014
CDE Lightband’s Gig City Gaming opens Friday night at 6:00pm
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband is bringing the ultimate gaming experience to Rivers and Spires. Gig City Gaming is a great area for adults and children of all ages to play interactive multi-player games.
Featuring over 50+ titles to play and catering to over 30,000 gamers at Rivers & Spires, there will be tons of gaming for everyone to enjoy! The gaming center is located in the underground parking garage on Franklin Street between Second and Third Streets.
Test your skills in gaming, against the speed and reliability of a full GIG of internet bandwidth.
Rivers and Spires Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Clarksville Civitan gives you chance to win $10,000
April 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – You could possibly walk away with $10,000 at this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival. It’s easy, and anyone 18-and-over can enter for free!
The 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival is the playground for this fun pick to win game, sponsored by the Clarksville Civitan Club. All over the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, where the Festival will call itself home from April 24th-26th, yard signs will be placed randomly with sponsor’s names and numbers.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires kicks off tonight with Slippery When Wet The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
April 24, 2014
Rubiks Groove at 6:30pm, Slippery When Wet The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute at 8:30pm
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival kicks off tonight, April 24th in Downtown Clarksville Tennessee. Everything gets started at 5:00pm and runs through 10:00pm.
Danciel kicks things off at 5:00pm on the Strawberry Alley Stage. Danciel infuses the air with toe-tapping, catchy music to keep you smiling and enjoying the moment. It’s about positivity and good times.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival weather forecast shows Mild Temperatures, slight chance of Rain
April 23, 2014
Slight chance of Rain Thursday, Partly Sunny Friday and Saturday
Clarksville, TN – This weekend’s weather for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival will be partly sunny Friday and Saturday. However, Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon after 1:00pm. Later Thursday night, the chance of rain increases to 50 percent with a chance of thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will be in the high 70’s during the day and drop to the low 50’s at night.
Road Closures Announced For Rivers and Spires
April 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 12th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Some street closures will begin Wednesday, April 23rd. All street will be open again Sunday, April 27th by 7:00am.
The following streets will be closed.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Brings One-Stop Entertainment Spot to Clarksville Next Week
April 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by and the biggest event of the season is only one short week away.
Next week, starting on Thursday, April 24th, Rivers and Spires will kick off the three-day festival with Throwback Thursday. An evening full of 80’s music, food and of course, Coors Light, Throwback Thursday will bring a total 80’s experience to Clarksville’s Public Square.
Artist Applications Available for 2014 Frolic on Franklin
April 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Artist applications are now available for booth space at the 9th Annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts.” The event will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 8:30am-3:30pm in the 100-block of Franklin Street.
Artists may display, sell, and demonstrate original and hand-created items.
Participation is limited to 28 applicants and a $25.00 entry fee is required.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival in need of Volunteers
April 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The award-winning Rivers and Spires Festival is a community driven event that is organized by hundreds of dedicated volunteers each year. But, in order to be successful, we need your support!
With over 600 volunteer positions to fill, there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved. If interested in volunteering, you can sign up and learn more at the pre-Festival meeting on April 16th at the lower level of the Capital Bank Building, 25 Jefferson Street.
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre’s Les Misérables is a show you should not miss
April 11, 2014

Clarksville, TN – the Roxy regional theaters currently staging their production of the Victor Hugo Classic Les Misérables. Called Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its powerful affirmation of the human spirit. The Musical is running through May 10th.
Will Sevier stars as the noble Jean Valjean, who has been released after 19 years of unjust imprisonment in pre-revolutionary France, only to find nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. Breaking his parole in hopes of starting a new life, he initiates a life-long struggle for redemption during which he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert (played by Donald Groves), who refuses to believe criminals can change their ways.
















