Veterans Day program at Customs House Museum to include APSU History Professor Dr. Dewey Browder and APSU Department of Music
October 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A well-known Austin Peay State University history faculty member and members of the APSU Department of Music will be a part of a special celebration to honor military veterans. [Read more]
Custom House Museum November 2012 Exhibits and Activities
October 29, 2012
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.
In the month of October, the Museum will feature Impressions of Reality: The Passion of Kitty Harvill, Veteran’s Day Celebration, Let’s Find: Fish, The Museum Store Holiday Open House and so much more.
Fright on Franklin Saturday afternoon in Downtown Clarksville
October 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 4th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 27th, beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
A young girl receives candy at Fright on Franklin
Mountains to Coast exhibit at the Customs House Museum starting November 8th
October 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Mountains to Coast represents a collection of my favorite subjects to paint. I have found the mountains of Tennessee, the coastal areas of Maine and the Carolinas and American historical sites inspirational. My work reflects the cultural, spiritual and natural environments of these areas. These paintings span more than ten years of reflecting on what I have seen and want to communicate to the viewer,” states Tennessee watercolorist Denton Ridge in reference to his exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
Mountains to Coast exhibit at the Customs House Museum
Customs House Museum revisits Bathysphere Adventure starting November 15th
October 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Philbrick Crouch was nineteen when he became a member of the 1930 Oceanographic research team with well-known explorer Dr. William Beebe for the New York Zoological Society to Bermuda.
The Customs House Museum will be revisiting his experience with the exhibit Beyond the Abyss: Phil Crouch & the Bathysphere Adventure on November 15th. The show will include photos of this expedition taken by Mr. Crouch, along with his diary, sketches, and a 90% actual size model of the Bathysphere.
Bathysphere Adventure at the Customs House Museum
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k Powered by CDE Lightband Road Closures Announced
October 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this weekend have been announced for the 2nd Annual Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband in downtown Clarksville.
The following streets will be experience intermittent delays from 7:00am until 11:30am on Saturday, October 20th, 2012. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 14th, 2012
October 14, 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:
- Paralympic Sport Clarksville
- Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Final Concert of the 2012 Jammin’ in the Alley Series
- The Great Floating Pumpkin Patch
- *NEW* Aqua Climb
Couture Crush Celebrates Successful First Year in Business
October 13, 2012
With strong sales, owner looking to open second location
Clarksville, TN – Couture Crush, an independently owned ladies boutique, recently completed the first year of business in October 2012. Located in downtown Clarksville, the specialty retail shop carries a mix of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, home accessories, and gifts, appealing to the community’s fashion-conscious.
Owned by Clarksville native and recent Austin Peay State University graduate Kaley Drew, Couture Crush surpassed first year goals and attributed strong local customer response to the better-than-planned sales.
Couture Crush owner Kaley Drew.
Chili Cookoff hosted by Manna Café Ministries Friday
October 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host its first annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 12th in Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville. Make plans to bring your family, taste a variety of chili offerings and vote for your favorite.
Tasting cups are $3.00 each for unlimited tasting. Event opens to the public at 5:00pm with tasting and live music, featuring Syd Hedrick (ZZ Top Tribute Band), Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) and Chain Reaction (Journey Tribute Band. [Read more]
Customs House Museum “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” October 10th and 11th
October 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On October 10th and 11th, come out to the Customs House Museum for “Let’s Find: Benches and Chairs” from 10:30am-11:30am. Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the museum from a child’s perspective.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
