Clarksville Youth Fishing Rodeo big hit with the Kids
June 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Grandpa’s, Walmart, Boyles Bait, First Baptist Church, and Yellow Creek Baptist Church worked together to give the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing in Liberty Park on Saturday.
The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is held on the second Saturday in June to coincides with Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day and 16 and under Free Fishing Week. “This is the 12th year that we’ve joined together with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, and all of our sponsors to bring the outdoors to young kids who may be fishing for the very first time,” said Montgomery County Wildlife Officer Dale Grandstaff. This year, there were 380 kids gathered around the fishing pond at Liberty Park to have a great time in the great outdoors!
The 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park
Kenwood High School Students named ‘Volunteers of the Year’ for 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
May 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to recognize Kenwood High School as the Clarksville-Montgomery County School with the most student volunteers working at the 2013 Festival.
The students were presented with a trophy and certificate recognizing their commitment to the community-driven event. The school boasted 34 volunteers this year, ten more than the second place school, with several of them coming from their JROTC program.
Rivers and Spires Festival names Kenwood High School Students ‘Volunteers of the Year’
YMCA of Clarksville to hold Journey to a New Beginning starting June 5th
May 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Journey to a New Beginning is an 8 week group that helps you find freedom from the pain of disappointment and loss.
Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, marriage, financial security, job, or your health, this group offers a caring place to walk through the grief of any major life change. [Read more]
Journey to a Life of Courage June 5th, 2013
May 11, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Is anxiety or fear holding you back? How would you live if you weren’t afraid? Join this 8-week group to help you overcome negative thought patterns through emotional healing, affirmation, and encouragement.
Learn more about your gifts and purpose while developing a more positive self-image. [Read more]
Lydia Walker draws large crowd at this years Rivers and Spires Festival
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Local singer/songwriter Lydia Walker performed Saturday, April 20th on the Family Fun stage at the Rivers and Spires Festival. Her show started at 3:30pm. She was the opening act for Building 429.
“I had a great time. It was an awesome crowd. We ended up have amazing weather. Not to hot, not to cold, it was perfect,” said Lydia Walker. “I am so excited to be apart of something so special to Clarksville, my hometown.”
Lydia Walker performing on the Family Fun State at Rivers and Spires.
Rivers and Spires Festival wraps up today with activities, music galore
April 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 11th annual Rivers and Spires Festival concludes today in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The event gets started at 10:00am with food vendors, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities. There will be acts and music going on five separate stages all day and into the night.
One of the best things about Rivers and Spires, is that it’s free and open to the public.
CMA Award Winning Jo Dee Messina hits the Rivers and Spires Public Square Stage tonight at 7:00pm. (Jake Harsh)
Rivers and Spires Festival Road Closures announces
April 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 11th Annual Rivers & Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville. The following streets will be closed:
Wednesday, April 17th Beginning at 7:00am- Public Square in front of F&M Bank
Thursday, April 18th Beginning at 7:00am– All of Public Square,Franklin Street from First Street to Public Square First Street from Franklin Street to Main Street and Strawberry Alley
Rivers and Spires Festival April 18th-20th
Rivers & Spires Festival offers chance to meet Family Fun Stage Headliners Building 429
February 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival, coming up April 18th-20th, has confirmed Dove Award winning Christian group Building 429 will headline the Family Fun Stage on Saturday, April 20th at 5:00pm.
“We’re excited about being a part of the 11th annual Rivers & Spires Festival,” says Larry Riley, senior pastor of Clarksville’s First Baptist Church. “It’s a great opportunity for our church to partner with Clarksville in supporting our city, her families, and Christian values.”
Building 429 to headline the Family Fun Stage at this years Rivers & Spires.
First Baptist Church to host Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo August 25th
July 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday August 25th, 2012 the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” at First Baptist Church. Open admission between 9:00am and 1:00pm.
Alzheimer’s A-Z is for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a family history of Alzheimer’s or anyone interested in brain health. This day will offer attendees everything they need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health under one roof.
Miller-Motte Technical College Commencement speaker to be Congressman Marsha Blackburn
May 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – May 25th will be a special day for Miller-Motte graduates participating in their commencement ceremony. Miller-Motte Technical College is honored to announce Congressman Marsha Blackburn as their commencement speaker.
Blackburn will be addressing the students and delivering words of encouragement as they look forward to changing their lives and their futures using the new skills they learned at Miller-Motte. [Read more]
