Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Floating Pumpkin Patch a hit with the Community
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation held its annual Floating Pumpkin Patch at New Providence Swimming Pool Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
They advertise the event with a question, “Tired of searching those dusty fields for your perfect pumpkin?” The event offers kids a chance to hunt for their pumpkin as it floats in a pool. Then, once they have found “the one”, they can go over to the decorating table and customize it with their unique finishing touches.
More than 400 swimmers took part in Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s annual Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday afternoon.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation, Altra Federal Credit Union to host Fright on Franklin this Saturday
October 23, 2017
Family-friendly trick-or-treating event October 28th will be safe but frightful
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has partnered with Altra Federal Credit Union for this year’s Fright on Franklin event from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 28th, 2017 in downtown Clarksville.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and more in historic downtown Clarksville. Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frighteningly fun Halloween-themed activities.
Haunted Hell Clarksville delivers a frightful good time
October 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Warner Haunts, producers of Devils Dungeon and Haunted Hell Nashville, has returned with Haunted Hell Clarksville, now in its 3rd year at 770 Madison Street.
“This is our third year here, and it just keeps growing and getting busier and busier,” Tony Warner said. “This year, we’ve added about a half-dozen new scenes that we didn’t have before. We brought back the fan favorites, but they’ll find a lot of different areas, so it’s a little bigger than last year.”
Haunted Hell is back for its 3rd year on Madison Street.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is October 18th, 2017
October 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic – “Civil War Ghost Stories and Legends”
“Civil War Ghost Stories and Legends” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers several Halloween Events
October 11, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of spooky and fun events this fall.
Family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Parks and Recreation.
Family-friendly Clarksville Halloween events will be safe but frightful.
Jazz on the Lawn cancels show due to Rain Concerns
October 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Fans of Beachaven Winery’s Jazz on the Lawn series were a bit disappointed this weekend as Saturday’s show featuring the Consouselors had to be altered at the last minute for safety concerns.
After a beautiful week of weather leading up to Saturday’s event, remnants of Hurricane Nate moved through the area over the weekend and organizers were forced to cancel the band, and not set up the outside wine sales area.
A threat of severe weather caused a cancellation of the band for Saturday’s Jazz on the Lawn, but many stayed around for a DJ.
Apply now for Fright on Franklin booth space
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for booth space at Fright on Franklin, the City’s annual Downtown Halloween festival, which will unfold from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 28th, 2017.
Area businesses and organizations that want to join in the fun can apply online at www.CityofClarksville.com/Fright
Fright on Franklin bigger than ever in Downtown Clarksville
October 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds upon hundreds of people descended on Downtown Clarksville Saturday afternoon, October 29th for the 8th annual Fright on Franklin safe trick-or-treating event.
All along Franklin Street and Strawberry Alley, there were booths provided by local businesses handing out candy treats. Booths were decorated for Halloween and some even had a theme like the witches from Hocus Pocus.
Fright on Franklin was held Saturday in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Transit System’s “Spooky Special” set to roll for Halloween
October 30, 2016
Mayor Kim McMillan greets passengers, CTS staff during fun ride
Clarksville, TN – For Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, the Spooky Special is a happy place.
Riding the custom-decorated bus on the Hilldale route Saturday, she sang “The Wheels on the Bus” with a toddler, cheerfully helped passengers in wheel chairs navigate the bus aisle, and greeted each Clarksville Transit System rider and employee with a big smile – all while sporting a really classy pirate costume.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan gets ready to board the Spooky Special with a group of Clarksville Transit System passengers Saturday at the Transit Center.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Halloween Sensory Story Time this Sunday, October 30th
October 27, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is having a special Halloween Sensory Story Time on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm.
Sensory story times are geared towards children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the Autism Spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. We will use pre-school level books, songs and movement during these story times.
