“March to the Past” to be held June 23rd by Friends of Fort Defiance
June 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance, including Porter’s Battery and Baxter’s Battery, will hold their “March to the Past” fundraising event at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center on June 23rd from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Activities will include living history demonstrations such as quilting, Civil War medicine and clothing, rolling rifle cartridges, games for children, and firing demonstrations.
The Friends will be selling hot dogs and baked goods to support Fort Defiance.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 29th, 2012
April 29, 2012
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public, Tuesday, May 1st for a Police training class. The park will reopen at dawn the following day.
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:
- Queen City Road Race Packet Pick Up
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Doggiepalooza 2012
- Movies in the Park
- Sleep Under the Stars
- Youth Archery
Fundraiser Auction this Saturday for Brady Conatser
January 20, 2012
Cunningham, TN – There will be a Fundraiser Auction at the Montgomery Central High School gym for Brady Conatser Saturday, January 21st starting at 6:00pm. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, etc for sale as well as t-shirts. The t-shirts are $20.00 each.
Brady Conatser fell on December 27th injuring his spine. He has recently been moved to the Shepard Center in Atlanta, GA, a world renowned rehabilitation center that specializes in spinal cord injuries. However, the families insurance will not cover this treatment. All money raised goes towards Brady’s medical and rehabilitation bills. [Read more]
New Children’s Indoor Playland arrives in Clarksville with Grand Opening Celebration
December 1, 2011
Kids-N-Play hopes to help area kids “take play to a new level” and provide a fun, safe, healthy environment for children of all ages, while catering to parents and caregivers as well.
Clarksville, TN – The weather is turning chilly, and soon schools will be closed for the long winter break. Many parents are busy thinking of ways to keep their children occupied during this time of year. Just in time for the holidays, Clarksville’s newest indoor children’s entertainment center is officially opening and will host special “Grand Opening” events all weekend long – including face painting, free samples of Hunt Brothers Pizza and a raffle.
Located at 525-B Alfred Thun Road (off of Exit 4) in the space formerly occupied by Jump Zone, Kids-N-Play is a new kind of entertainment establishment for children up to age 12. Gone are the large bouncy castles and picnic tables of the old Jump Zone. Instead, children will be delighted by the gigantic multi-level climbing structure, featuring a variety of slides, bridges and tunnels. [Read more]
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hosts First Annual ‘ReCreate’
October 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday October 8th, 2011, the Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery, TN ReStore will host its first annual ‘ReCreate’, a fall festival focusing on repurposed materials, particularly those found in the ReStore.
Local artists such as Shipley Potter, Dave Jenks, Gemini Dream Design, Doug Wilson, Heart Beaded Jewelry and more will have art for display and sale constructed of renewed and reused items.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County host Fall Festival
15th Annual International Festival this Sunday
August 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is holding their 15th Annual International Festival Sunday, August 21st from 12:30pm to 5:00pm. This is a city-wide gathering to celebrate the various and rich cultures and heritages found in our community.
Over 15 countries will be represented through food, drink, and entertainment.
Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama dancers at the International Festival.
A & S All Support to hold Community Awareness Day
May 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – A & S All Support, a group dedicated to bridging the employment gap for individuals with disabilities, will be holding a community awareness day at Furnish 123 on Saturday May 14th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. They’ll be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and Brats.
Admission is free but donations will be accepted and the proceeds will pay for expenses for their clients who are participating in the State Special Olympics on May 20th and 21st at Vanderbilt. [Read more]
17th annual Governors Bass Tournament is just two weeks away
April 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 17th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just two weeks away.
This year’s version will be held Saturday, May 14th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed from May 8th to May 23rd, due to flood conditions that surrounded the area. Despite the two-week delay, the tourney still drew 269 boats.
Despite recent heavy rains, this year’s tourney looks promising. APSU again is hopeful of approaching the 300-boat total—the record of 333 was set in 2009.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
The Clarksville Downtown Market
July 9, 2010
Kiwanis’s BBQ Cook-off
This Saturday the Downtown Market will be working with the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville’s BBQ Cook-Off. The market will run extended hours from 8:00am-4:00pm in the upper lot of the City Hall parking lot and on the street in front of Public Square.
There will be around 35 teams and over 40 judges. Judging will begin at noon with awards given at 4:00pm. There will be music Friday night featuring Les Ker and the Bayou Band. Saturday night’s entertainment will be The Beagles. There will also be a kid’s zone set up in the F&M Bank parking deck both nights.
There will be vendors set up with BBQ, ribs, chicken, brisket, hot dogs, and cookies for all to enjoy! [Read more]
