Fort Campbell salutes America’s Soldiers on Independence Day
July 6, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – The 4th of July festivities concluded with the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Welcome Home Concert and Fireworks Show. The event expresses the communities gratitude for the sacrifices that the soldiers and their families at Fort Campbell makes for our country.
The day opened with an invocation, followed by a short speech by 101st Airborne Division Commander Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell in which he dedicated the day to those both here at home, and in off in far flung war zones who are serving our country.
A member of the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team comes in streaming the U. S. Flag
Fort Campbell Independence Day Celebration Tonight
July 4, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell will host its annual Independence Day Celebration at the Fort Campbell’s Division Parade Field tonight, July 4th, at 7:00pm. The show will include performances by the Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team, a 50-gun Salute to the Union, posting of the Colors and fireworks display in addition to free concert by Laura Bell Bundy and Jacob Lyda.
The ever popular Fort Campbell Fireworks Display will start right after the concert. [Read more]
Come down to McGregor Park Tonight and Celebrate Independence Day
July 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are joining together to celebrating our nation’s independence with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration tonight down at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. It all starts 6:00pm.
Local performers Tina Brown and Chris Robertson will provide live music throughout the evening, followed by country music artist, John Anderson. With more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, Anderson has five Number Ones: “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin’,” “Black Sheep,” and “Money in the Bank.” The night will end with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville.
Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration last year.
Liberty Park boat ramp to open additional days this holiday Weekend
June 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will open the Liberty Park boat ramp for an additional day this Fourth of July Weekend. The new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks will be open Friday, July 1th, through Monday, July 4th, from 7:00am to 8:00pm. However, because of Sunday’s Independence Day Celebration, the ramp will be open 7:00am to midnight to accommodate boaters.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
Most Patriotic Judges Change Trip to Independence Day Weekend
June 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Captain and Clark Road Rally Team changed their itinerary so they can now visit Clarksville July 3rd-4th as part of their judging the Most Patriotic category for the Rand McNally-USA Today Best of the Road contest.
Team member Tawny Clark called while a group gathered to plan Clarksville events for their previously scheduled visit of June 30th and July 1st. Clark said it appeared more events were planned for the Independence Day weekend here than in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where the team initially planned to be Sunday and Monday. Thus, Tawny Clark and “Captain” Chris Staudinger will travel from Peachtree City, GA, to Fort Leonard Wood on Wednesday then depart for Clarksville on Saturday. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for June 26th
June 26, 2011
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 10th-15th for Girl Scouts Day Camp and July 16th-22nd for Boy Scouts Day Camp.
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:
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Pools Rentals
- Party in the Park
- Movies in the Park
- Fall Adult Softball/Kickball Meeting Scheduled
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- Jammin’ in the Alley July 15th
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for June 19th
June 19, 2011
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 10th-15th for Girl Scouts Day Camp and July 16th-22nd for Boy Scouts Day Camp.
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:
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Visit Fort Defiance
- Party in the Park
- Movies in the Park
- Tree Identification Class
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
Summer Youth Program Continues, Filling Up Quickly
June 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Youth Program continues and openings at the various sites are filling up quickly!
The West Creek, Caldwell Lane, Minglewood, Barksdale, Hazelwood, St. Bethlehem, Kleeman Center, Crow Center and New Providence sites have met their registration capacities.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for June 12th
June 12, 2011
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:
- City Swimming Pools
- Downtown Market
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Party in the Park
- Movies in the Park
- Tree Identification Class
Summer Youth Program Under Way, Filling Up Quickly
June 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Youth Program is under way and openings at the various sites are filling up quickly! The Barksdale, Hazelwood, St. Bethlehem, Kleeman Center and Crow Center sites have met their registration capacities.
