Clarksville Riverfest celebrates 31st Anniversary
August 29, 2018
Clarksville Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 31st anniversary of the annual Clarksville Riverfest Celebration, September 6th-8th, 2018.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Chart-topping band Sister Hazel to hit the Miller Lite Stage Saturday, September 8th, 2018.
City of Clarksville to open BCycle station at APSU
August 28, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Austin Peay State University are partnering to open a Clarksville BCycle station on campus and offer currently enrolled APSU students free annual bike-share memberships.
Thanks to an award-winning “Great Green Idea” by former SGA President Frank Burns, the support of the Student Government Association and the Sustainable Campus Fee Committee, a new station with 10 BCycles has been installed at the Foy Recreation Center.
Gleaming new BCycles, customized with special APSU graphics, stand ready for use at the new Clarksville BCycle station near APSU’s Foy Recreation Center. The station will be dedicated Thursday.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation repairing gate at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park
August 20, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says repairs are being made Monday, August 20th, 2018 to the gate at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
While repairs to the gate are underway, an attendant will be on site to check memberships and control access to the Bark Park, allowing registered users to resume exclusive use of the space with their dogs.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has attendant onsite to control access while work continues on King’s Run Bark Park gate.
Final Road to Riverfest concert of the series to be held August 25th
August 12, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Road to Riverfest, an outdoor concert series leading up to Clarksville’s award winning festival Riverfest, continues with the final show of the series from 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, August 25th with live music, food and beer at Liberty Park.
Liberty Park Music Series to offer Live Music, Food and Beverages.
Float the river with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
August 4, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts at 8:00am Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Participants will float approximately two miles on the Cumberland River from Liberty Park to Trice Landing Park.
Canoe or kayak the Cumberland River from Liberty Park to Trice Landing Park with Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Sister Hazel to headline Riverfest
July 7, 2018
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival
Clarksville, TN – Sister Hazel will be the featured headliner for Riverfest 2018, the City of Clarksville’s arts and entertainment festival now in its 31st year.
Sister Hazel, a mainstay on the Billboard country and adult alternative charts for more than two decades, will perform at 9:15pm Saturday, September 8th on the Miller Lite Stage at McGregor Park. The concert is free and open to the public.
Chart-topping band Sister Hazel to hit the Miller Lite Stage Saturday, September 8th, 2018.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day event July 3rd at Liberty Park
June 22, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will present its 11th annual Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at Liberty Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Liberty Park will open at 5:00pm to allow handicap parking and activities and music will begin at 6:30pm. Seating is available throughout the park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Clarksville’s annual celebration includes music, fireworks.
City of Clarksville, APSU host 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference
June 21, 2018
City of Clarksville
Tennessee Arts Commission event draws arts leaders
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan welcomed more than 200 arts administrators, educators and artists from across Tennessee to Clarksville for two days of learning and sharing.
The Tennessee Arts Commission is presenting the 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference, Design Thinking: A Pathway to Innovation in the Arts.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, AHDC Director Ellen Kanervo and Anne Pope, executive director of the Tennessee Arts Commission, gathered Wednesday to greet an arts conference reception audience at the Customs House Museum.
Clarksville Police Union’s Cops and Bobbers a Real Catch
June 20, 2018
Clarksville Police Union
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Union, comprised of local enforcement officers, held their second annual Cops and Bobbers at Liberty Park’s pond.
There were 50 eager fishers on hand ready to do battle and try to outsmart the elusive fish. There were varying degree of success in that endeavor, but everyone seemed have a good time.
All the participants were provided everything needed for their fishing adventure from tackle boxes to bait. There were also snacks and drinks given out to help keep the boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12 fueled and strong.
2nd annual Cops and Bobbers was held at the Liberty Park pond.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation, TWRA provides outdoor fun with Youth Fishing Rodeo
June 14, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency partnered once again with Clarksville Parks & Recreation to host its annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park.
TWRA’s Nate Thompson talked about the event and why it’s important to his agency and the community it serves.
“TWRA has been doing this for at least 15 years, that’s longer than I’ve been here,” Thompson said. “This year we have at least 200 kids signed up. Today’s rodeo just gives them that fishing experience, and for many of them, it’s their first time.”
More than 200 kids at this year’s TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo spent Saturday morning fishing and competing for prizes at LIberty Park.
