2013 Rivers and Spires Festival wins Five Awards at International Festival Conference
September 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival walked away from the 58th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention with five more awards to add to its already impressive, and ever-growing, collection.
The 2013 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards were announced on September 16th at the IFEA Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Doug Barber, Special Events Manager, and Jessica Goldberg, Director of Tourism, were all in attendance to accept the awards.
Five Awards won by the Rivers and Spires Festival at the 2013 International Festival Conference
Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council Becomes Green Certified
May 31, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, the umbrella organization for the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Board and Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the latest organization to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
Clarksville-Montgomery County EDC Green Certification Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Rivers and Spires named Best Festival at Southeast Festivals and Events Association Conference
February 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce that they were the recipient of two Gold Awards at the Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA) Conference this past week in Auburn, AL.
The Festival won Gold Awards for being the “Best Festival With A Budget Over $75,000” and for the “Best Creative Idea”. The 2012 Festival Media Kit was submitted for the creative award.
L-R: Theresa Harrington, Jessica Goldberg and Doug Barber were in attendance to accept the awards from SFEA representatives.
Go Commando Half Marathon donates $40,000 to Local Organizations
November 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Thursday they would donate $40,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant Executive Director of the Clarksville Area YMCA. From L to R: Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Jim Manning (CDE Lightband), and Channel Lemon (Race Director).
2011 Go Commando winner offers advice for Runners
September 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Nearly a year ago, Daniel Hazelton crossed the finishline at the Go Commando Half Marathon powered by CDE Lightband and became the first winner of this annual event. Now, Hazelton offers training tips and advice to all those who plan to Go Commando on October 20th, 2012.
A seasoned runner, Hazelton had already participated in countless other races prior to the Go Commando Half Marathon on October 15th, 2011. While training for the 2011 race, he was also preparing for the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C. As part of the Fort Campbell Ten Mile Team, Hazelton and his team won first place in the Active Duty Mixed Division. [Read more]
Go Commando Half Marathon Team will raise Money for Soldiers, PTSD
August 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 20th runners will take to the streets during the second annual Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k. A special segment of these athletes will be racing for a cause, to raise awareness of the struggles surrounding PTSD and combat stress.
The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k powered by CDE Lightband will join the non-profit organization Not Alone in raising awareness of combat stress and PTSD and encourage runners to consider joining Team Not Alone as they prepare for the 2012 race.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces GORUCK Challenge coming to Clarksville
July 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – While obstacle courses and mud runs are all the rage these days, nothing compares to the real thing.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce its recent partnership with GORUCK, an organization that allows everyday individuals a glimpse into the world of Special Operations training.
On October 27th participants will have the opportunity to experience a part of the Special Forces selection process right here in Clarksville. [Read more]
Free Health and Fitness Expo to be part of Go Commando Half Marathon
June 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband will feature a free Health and Fitness Expo as part of the race weekend. The Go Commando Health Expo presented by The Runners Hub will be Friday, October 19th from 10:00am–8:00pm.
The event is open to the public as well as race participants. [Read more]
Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants now accepting applications for 2013 Pageant
June 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Miss Tennessee USA pageant officials have announced that applications are being accepted from young women throughout the state who would like to compete in this year’s Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants.
Applications for the pageant can be found on www.misstennesseeusa.com under the “Apply Now” section.
Miss Tennessee USA 2012 receives her crown from Miss Tennessee USA 2011 Ashley Durham (R) and Miss Tennessee USA Teen 2012,
Go Commando Donates $35,000 to Local Organizations
November 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Tuesday they would donate $35,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
“The intention of the Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k will always be to give back to the community; this money emphasizes that mission in a big way,” Channel Lemon, one of the Race Directors, stated.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant and Amanda Cherry of Clarksville Area YMCA staff. From L to R: Channel Lemon (Race Director), Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Amanda Cherry (YMCA Community
