Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earns three statewide awards
November 19, 2016
Mayor applauds Workplace Wellness Award
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department earned three statewide awards at the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association’s 65th Annual Conference in Memphis, TN.
The Workplace Wellness Award was presented November 16th, 2016 to Jennifer Byard and the Department’s Health Initiative committee for their focus on physical activity and wellness to heighten employee productivity, motivation, and general well-being.
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department staff gathered outside their downtown headquarters to show off the three statewide awards they won this week.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan names Jennifer Byard Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director
September 30, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Jennifer Byard, who has distinguished herself as a leader in positions with several city departments, has been named director of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announced Friday.
Byard had been Assistant Director since January 2015 and served as interim director of the department after Director Mark Tummons resigned in July to take a position in Texas.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Byard
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff activates a healthier workplace
August 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In true “walk the talk” fashion, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is demonstrating the city’s commitment to building a healthier and more successful community.
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness recently named the department a Healthier Tennessee Workplace for encouraging employees to live a healthy lifestyle – both at work and at home.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff members walk the Upland Trail as part of the department’s fitness challenge. The daily walks and other programs helped the department earn commendation as the state’s first Healthier Tennessee Workplace.
Clarksville’s Riverfest announces Tracey Lawrence as 2014 Headliner
July 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest is excited to announce that the multi-platinum CMA and ACM award winning recording artist Tracey Lawrence will be the featured headliner at the 2014 Festival.
Tracey Lawrence will take the main stage as the headlining event on Saturday, September 6th, 2014. The concert is free and open to the public.
Tracy Lawrence is one of the most recognizable voices in Country music with songs such as “Paint Me A Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Alibis,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.”
Country music singer Tracey Lawrence to headline 2014 Riverfest
Clarksville’s Chocolate Affair gives exposure to local businesses
February 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The second annual Chocolate Affair was held February 8th, 2014 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park. Chocolate lovers indulged on vendor samples of chocolate and other confectionery treats.
The event was a sellout, with 600 tickets sold and was enjoyed by all that attended. It also gave local businesses a chance to meet potential new customers.
Grandma’s Apron at the 2014 Chocolate Affair.
Clarksville Riverfest headliner Phil Vassar to perform Saturday night
September 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 7th Country recording artist Phil Vassar will take the stage at Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival at 9:00pm as the headlining performer on the Miller Stage. The concert is free and open to the public.
Phil Vassar career has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.
Country recording artist Phil Vassar to headline Clarksville’ Riverfest Saturday, September 7th.
Clarksville Job Fair to support Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter
August 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Convenient Car Care, Inc., a Clarksville based automotive company, is hosting a job fair at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Tuesday September 3rd, from 10:00am-3:00pm, and company officials indicate they will use the event to raise money and awareness for the Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter.
“We support the Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter, and want to support them in any way we possibly can,” said Candace Ursery, VP of Convenient Car Care. “Not only will we be hiring new members for our team, but we will be raising money and collecting bags of dog food for the Friends of the Shelter on September 3rd” Ursery said.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change-Madison Street Clarksville
Clarksville’s Riverfest announces 2013 Festival Headliners
July 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest is excited to announce the Friday and Saturday night headline performers for the 2013 festival to be held September 6th and 7th. The two-day festival has been celebrating music, arts and Clarksville river heritage for 26 years this year!
On, Friday, September 6th, Clarksville Riverfest is proud to welcome Christian recording group Sidewalk Prophets. Sidewalk Prophets will be performing at 9:00pm on the First Baptist Church Stage.
Country recording artist Phil Vassar to headline Clarksville’ Riverfest Saturday, September 7th.
Riverfest announces Kip Moore as 2012 headliner
June 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest is excited to announce that the singer-songwriter Kip Moore will be the featured headliner at the 2012 Festival. Kip Moore will take the stage at 9:00pm as the main event on Saturday, September 8th, 2012. The concert is free and open to the public.
Kip Moore’s song “Somethin’ Bout a Truck” from his debut album, “Up All Night,” has claimed the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, making him the first new country artist in four years to have a debut album’s first single go No. 1 for multiple weeks. It has been certified gold and sold more than 700,000 digital singles.
Riverfest Announces Kip Moore as 2012 Headliner
The final day of Rivers and Spires starts off slow, but picks up in the end
April 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Due to unseasonably chilly weather and a blustery wind, the third day of Rivers and Spires looked like it was going to end with a whimper rather than a bang, the victim of the unpredictable spring weather. However as the afternoon wore on, more and more people showed up to enjoy all that the festival had to offer. “The crowd hung in even though we had monsoon winds and rains, and I think it says a lot about this festival, and how much people enjoy it” said Festival Manager Doug Barber.
These girls had a great time at the 2011 Rivers and Spires Festival
