Call for Artwork Submissions for 2018 Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
August 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the tenth annual Cultural Calendar. Each month will feature an artist’s work and highlight upcoming arts and heritage events.
Submitted work will be juried to determine which piece is featured each month, as well as which artwork appears on the cover. As in years past, calendars will be available through AHDC’s website, as well as in the Customs House Museum’s “Seasons” gift shop and other locations around town.
Tremendous turnout for Cooling at the Cave
August 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 29th, 2017, the Friends of Dunbar Cave held their annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Park from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Cooling at the Cave is a family event. This year’s music was provided by Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, an 18-piece ensemble that was perfect for the venue.
Cooling at the Cave is a celebration of the culture that was around the cave that Mr. Acuff brought to the area.
Registration now for the Riverfest Regatta
July 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Registration is going on now for the Eleventh Annual Riverfest Regatta. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win award. The Riverfest Regatta will take place Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the McGregor Park boat ramp. New this year, the event will take place at 1:00pm instead of early in the morning like in past races.
This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will compete in their boats made of cardboard, plastic bottles, or a few other approved materials. There will be several divisions all racing down the 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River.
Clarksville is prime location for the Great American Eclipse
July 19, 2017
Clarksville-Montgomery County Residents must take precautions during August 21st event
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is in the path of the Great American Eclipse of August 21st, 2017, making this a prime destination for those who want to view this rare astronomical occurrence.
This will be the first coast-to-coast eclipse in 98 years and the first in the continental United States since 1978. The eclipse can only be seen in a path 60 miles wide across the United State, so this will be a once in a lifetime experience to to witness a fascinating natural phenomenon.
Planters Bank Presents to show “Hook” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, July 16th
July 10, 2017
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie is “Hook”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
Along the way, he rediscovers the power of imagination, friendship and magic, becoming a better father in the process.
Clarksville to host Five Days of Welcome Home Veterans Events in September
May 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition, is proud to host its third annual Welcome Home Veterans event September 13th-17th, 2017.
Multiple activities will be happening during the five-day period to celebrate and honor veterans, with an emphasis on Vietnam veterans.
Clarksville Online adds new Motorcycle Blog to Network
April 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Online is proud to announce it’s partnership with www.clarksvillemotorcycle.com, featuring the motorcycle travel blog, “Dodging the Roadkill.”
Along with the Clarksville Sports Network, and Discover Clarksville, Clarksville Online provides the most extensive coverage of local news, current events, sports and more. Now, Dodging the Roadkill will take readers on a motorcycle journey around the neighborhood and across the country, with news, stories, restaurant reviews, hotel reviews, commentary and pictures of the people we meet along the way.
Powerful Performances kick off Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires
April 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 15th Rivers and Spires Festival began Thursday, April 21st not at a walk or a sprint, but like a race car roaring around the track. The performances on the Public Square Stage were a soulful adrenaline filled ride much like getting on the 50 mph triple looping Mind Bender roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The festival start at 5:00pm and the party went on well past 10:00pm. The weather was warm with a slight breeze and best of all, the rain stayed away.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Quilts of the Cumberland exhibit starts tonight
April 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Rivers and Spires Festival’s award winning Quilts of the Cumberland event begins Thursday, April 20th at the Madison Street United Methodist Church at 5:00pm. There will be quilts of different shapes and sizes on display to the public.
The quilts will be on display all three days of Rivers and Spires, April 20th through the April 22nd. This exhibit gives people the chance to view a variety of quilts from traditional to one of a kind art quilts by local artisans.

Volunteers preparing the quilts for Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Quilts of the Cumberland exhibit.
Yellow Creek Baptist Church’s Community Easter Egg Hunt a fun time for all
April 18, 2017
Cumberland City, TN – The weather was just perfect Saturday, April 15th, 2017 for the Yellow Creek Baptist Church annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. 326 kids along with over 600 adults came out for the event.
“It a beautiful day and I am very thankful for everybody coming out,” said Brother Phillip Chambers, Senior Pastor. “It was a fun time doing this for everyone.”
The egg hunt was divided into three parts, Pre-K, K-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade. 11,000 eggs were scattered between the three fields.
















