Central Civitan Club to hold 115th annual Lone Oak Picnic on Saturday, July 29th
July 27, 2023
Cunningham, TN – Mark your calendars for a day of family fun and delicious food at the 115th annual Lone Oak Picnic, set to take place on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This much-anticipated event will be held at the Central Civitan Club’s building at 275 Highway 13 in Cunningham, TN. Free parking will be available off Alonzo Place, ensuring easy access for all attendees.
The Lone Oak Picnic is open to the public, and best of all, admission is entirely free! There’s something for everyone at this exciting gathering, with a fantastic lineup of activities and attractions planned. Guests can enjoy the rhythm of live musical entertainment while the little ones have a blast with inflatables and face painting, creating unforgettable memories for the whole family.
Central Civitan Club members preparing BBQ for the Lone Oak Picnic. (Discover Clarksville)
Car enthusiasts will enjoy the car cruise-in, featuring an array of impressive vehicles on display. And for those who love a bit of friendly competition, the silent auction offers a chance to score unique treasures and support a good cause.
Of course, the highlight of the event is the mouthwatering array of foods available for purchase. The Lone Oak Picnic is famous for its delectable pork and chicken barbecue, straight from the pit to your plate, ensuring a delightful taste experience like no other. For those with a sweet tooth or craving a quick snack, a variety of ice cream, chips, hot dogs, and refreshing beverages will be on the menu, satisfying every appetite.
Moreover, the Lone Oak Picnic serves as a platform for public office-holders and candidates for office to address the community. If you’re a speaker interested in engaging with the attendees, kindly sign in with the master of ceremonies before 11:00am.
The Central Civitan Club, responsible for organizing the Lone Oak Picnic, expresses deep gratitude to the numerous local businesses and individuals who have generously sponsored the event. Their support ensures that this annual celebration remains a cherished tradition, bringing joy and unity to the community.
So don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day with your loved ones and savor some of the region’s finest barbecue. Join us at the Lone Oak Picnic, a celebration of community spirit and summer delights that promises to be unforgettable!
About the Lone Oak Picnic
The Central Civitan Club has sponsored the Lone Oak Picnic since 1975. Lone Oak is a tradition for candidates in Montgomery County. All the money raised is used in the communities south of the Cumberland River through several projects sponsored by the Central Civitan Club.
The Central Civitan Club, for example, supports the local Boy and Girl Scout troops. The club provides financial assistance to victims of house fires in the community. It supports the educational and extracurricular activities of the students, teachers, and staff of both Montgomery Central High School and Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
It also supports the Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League as well as the #BeMoreLikeWade 5K Scholarship Run/Walk/Crawl. These are just a few of the activities the Club Supports.
They also fund scholarships for and support many educational and extra-curricular activities of the students, teachers, and staff at Montgomery Central High School, Montgomery Central Middle School, and Montgomery Central Elementary School as well as Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
Clarksville’s Welcome Home Veterans Parade honors those that served
September 22, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds gathered around the streets of Downtown Clarksville Saturday for the 7th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Parade. The parade is part of the Welcome Home Veterans Celebration. Veterans from all around attended and took part in the parade.
The parade began at 10:00am.
“I am so glad to see so many people come out to the Welcome Home Veterans Parade to honor our veterans today. We have a lot of units this year,” said Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of Visit Clarksville. “We are just glad our veterans are home and we like to welcome them to Clarksville.”
7th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Parade was held Saturday, September 17th in Downtown Clarksville. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
APSU hosts area high schools for JROTC Raider Challenge competition, Saturday
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governors Guard ROTC cadets this weekend will host about 90 cadets from high schools from throughout the area in the Raider Challenge competition. The competition is this Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 7:00am until 4:00pm at the APSU Clarksville campus.
Austin Peay cadets performing pushups, one of the tasks in the upcoming competition. (APSU)
111th Lone Oak Picnic has fantastic turnout
August 3, 2019
Cunningham, TN – Last Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the Central Civitan held the 111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Club building located at 275 Highway 13.
This free event featured live music, inflatables for the kids, face painting, silent auction, a car cruise in and off course the BBQ the picnic is famous for.
Great day, great crowd, great weather, one hundred and eleven years of doing this and going strong,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “This is one of the biggest and best organized community events that I have ever been to in Montgomery County. Talking to other Sheriffs that go to events across the state, they say the same thing.”
111th annual Lone Oak Picnic
111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic set for Saturday, July 27th
July 19, 2019
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the 111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It will take place on the grounds surrounding Central Civitan Club’s building at 275 Highway 13 in Cunningham, TN. Free parking will be off of Alonzo Place.
Free and open to the public, the Picnic will include musical entertainment from father-son duo Back Lot Pickers and other musical guests. Children will enjoy inflatables and face painting. A car cruise-in and silent auction will round out the entertainment.
Annual Lone Oak Picnic
Austin Peay, Montgomery Central High School Spanish Students team up to teach classes to Senior Citizens
December 4, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, several residents of Fieldstone Place Assisted Living decided they wanted to learn a new language. This group of senior citizens approached Chesney Lancaster, Lifestyle 360 director at Fieldstone, and asked how they could go about taking classes. Lancaster immediately turned to one of the community’s best educational resources – Austin Peay State University (APSU).
APSU and MCHS students come together to teach Spanish 101 to senior citizens.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held August 2nd, 2018
August 1, 2018
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
110th annual Lone Oak Picnic to be held Saturday, July 28th
July 17, 2018
Cunningham, TN – 110th Lone Oak Picnic will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, in Cunningham, TN. The Lone Oak Picnic will be held rain or shine.
Hosted by Central Civitan Club, proceeds will benefit schools, fire departments, persons in need, etc. in southern Montgomery County.
Come out and enjoy entertainment, meet public officials, and purchase excellent chicken and pork barbecue. The picnic grounds are located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Annual Lone Oak Picnic.
Montgomery Central High School celebrated 2018 Graduation at APSU’s Dunn Center
June 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery Central High School recently held its Class of 2018 Commencement Exercises at APSU’s Dunn Center.
After the traditional processional, followed by the presentation of colors and the national anthem, Senior Class President Kymberlee McFaul stepped up to the podium to welcome everyone to Graduation 2018.
The senior choir performed, then MCHS Principal Christy Houston was up next to introduce faculty, special guests, and the ceremony’s featured speakers, Valedictorian Jerrianna Thompson, and Salutatorian Alexis Lancaster.
Montgomery Central High School’s Class of 2018 held its commencement exercises at APSU’s Dunn Center
Lone Oak Baptist Church holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Church
May 24, 2018
Cunningham, TN – On Sunday, May 20th, 2018 Lone Oak Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony at their new Church site located just north of Montgomery Central High School on highway 48. The ceremony began at 1:30pm.
“We had a ground breaking for our new facility today. The lord made this land available. Originally it was not for sale, did not have a for sale sign. We made some inquiries and the folks were good enough to talk to us about it,” said David Mackens, Pastor.
Lone Oak Baptist Church leadership breaks ground on their new Church site on Highway 48.
