USS LST 325 docks in Clarkville at McGregor Park Boat Ramp
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This afternoon, September 25th, the USS LST 325 made it’s way down the Cumberland River from Nashville and docked at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp around 3:00pm. Crews began tying the boat off to the banks and preparing it for tomorrows tours. The ship will be available for tours September 26th-30th.
The LST (Landing Ship, Tank) is a floating monument to the past. The ship was used in various missions in World War II including the invasion of Sicily. Visitors are able to climb aboard and explore the ship as the crew provides a glimpse into her past.
USS LST 325 docking at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp.
High School Bands were Rockin’ at the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational
September 20, 2012
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, September 15th, 14 area High School Marching Bands made their way to Montgomery Central High School Stadium for the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational. The weather was perfect as the bands strutted their stuff in front of the filled stadium.
“There was a lot of work done by our Band Boosters to prepare a quality competition.” stated Montgomery Central High School Principal Christy R. Houston. “We hope everyone enjoyed the experience.”
Clarksville High School Marching Wildcats were the Grand Champions of the 2nd Annual Indian Nation Marching Invitational.
Broadway and MTV Star Bailey Hanks Takes On Dolly Parton Role in “9 to 5” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
September 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Broadway and MTV star Bailey Hanks* leads the pack of plays and musicals in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 30th Season with 9 to 5: The Musical, opening Friday, September 14th, at 8:00pm.
Hanks, the winner of MTV’s “The Search for Elle Woods” and star of Broadway’s Legally Blonde, takes on the Dolly Parton role in this hilarious musical comedy based on the film also starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three unlikely friends who, even in a man’s world, prove there’s nothing they can’t do!
“9 to 5: The Musical” begins September 14th at the Roxy Regional Theatre starring Bailey Hanks.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival continues Today
September 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 2012 Riverfest Festival continues Saturday. The free festival held on the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park celebrates Clarksville’s river heritage.
Come out and join the City of Clarksville, Budweiser, and Agero as they celebrate the 25th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 7th and 8th, 2012. This Free, two day music and arts festival features four stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family. [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries hosts Chili Cook-off on Strawberry Alley
September 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host its first annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 12th in Strawberry Alley. Perfect your favorite chili recipe and enter your team today! Teams can be up to six members large and must prepare their chili on-site to be judged that evening. Activities include live music, a pirate costume contest, booth theme contest, and of course, chili judging! Grand prize is $1,000!
Manna Café Ministries is a faith-based organization devoted to meeting the needs of homeless and low-income families in Montgomery County. Each week, Manna Café provides hot meals and food boxes to over 500 local citizens, serving three meals a week. All proceeds will remain local and assist and feed Clarksvillians in need. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation extends deadline on prize offer for Riverfest volunteers
September 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is extending the deadline on the cash prize offered to volunteers helping with soft drink sales and the Adventure Zone children’s area, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, on September 7th and 8th at McGregor Park.
The group or organization who registers the most volunteers through Hands On Nashville by September 4th will receive $500.00. [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries “Block Party” a hit with the Community
August 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Cafe Ministries is about feeding, loving and nurturing the poor and homeless. This past Saturday, they held a “Block Party” for the New Providence community at the Vacation Motel located at 650 Providence Boulevard from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
There was a live DJ supplying the tunes and volunteers helping with the carnival games and serving the food. It was estimated that over 400 people came by to enjoy the fun.
Manna Cafe Ministries Block Party.
A Good Time was had at the Taste of Shiloh Saturday
August 27, 2012
Palmyra, TN – The Taste of Shiloh event opened Saturday, August 25th, 2012, at the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall with an overwhelming display of pinwheel appetizers, chicken stuffing with giblet gravy, barbecue, enchiladas, and double ricotta lasagna entrees, followed by gingerbread berry shortcake, caramel pie, and double chocolate cookies for dessert.
Two long counters were filled with too many foods to list.
There was plenty of good food and fun at the “Taste of Shiloh”.
Montgomery Central High School Marching Band Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings
August 23, 2012
Cunningham, TN – On August 28th, the Indian Nation Band Boosters is having a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Talk to any band member to get a ticket for the event. You can also mention the Montgomery Central High School Marching Band to your server to help.
Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales (excluding alchohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that provides a ticket or mentions the Central Band.
Montgomery Central High School Marching Band
Riverfest partners with F.U.E.L to help collect food for children in Clarksville
August 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest is excited to partner with F.U.E.L., a food subsidization program, by serving as a collection site for food donations, September 7th and 8th, 2012 at McGregor Park.
F.U.E.L (Full of Emmaus Love), is designed to feed children whose only food source may be the food they are receiving at school by collecting donations, bagging them and distributing to schools to place in children’s back packs each Friday. The program currently services 1800 children in the Clarksville Montgomery School System. [Read more]
