Rivers and Spires Festival begins April 18th
March 12, 2013
Free Festival, Concerts and Activities in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and it is almost time to be in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee for the 11th annual Rivers & Spires Festival, held April 18th-20th.
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival, mark your calendar and be prepared to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, five music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, the streets of downtown transform each year as the Festival goes into full swing.
Rivers and Spires Festival April 18th-20th
First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 7th in Downtown Clarksville
March 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The First Thursday Art Walk returns on Thursday, March 7th in downtown Clarksville. Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, this self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more, takes place 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. [Read more]
“Handmade Holidays” event continues Sunday, November 18th
November 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph Event Center, located at Liberty Park, is excited to host its first-ever holiday event, known as “Handmade Holidays- a Crafters Bazaar”, featuring holiday-themed handmade and handcrafted items.
The event continues Sunday, November 18th, 2012 from noon to 5:00pm.
“Handmade Holidays” features over 40 booths with different items to choose from.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 29th, 2012
July 29, 2012
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:
- Summer Night Lights
- Vote for Clarksville’s Downtown Market
- Free Zumba
- Pooch Pool Party
Dunbar Cave State Park’s “Cooling at the Cave” Saturday, July 28th
July 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Dunbar Cave State Park and join the park staff and the Friends of Dunbar Cave for their annual Cooling at the Cave and Anniversary Celebration with music, games and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
All ages are welcome and admission is free (donations encouraged, T-shirts and postcards available to purchase).
A crowd of people at Cooling at the Cave listening to the Cumberland Winds Jazz Band
Clarksville Academy announces SACS Accreditation
July 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) has awarded Clarksville Academy accreditation.
This group represents 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the U.S. and in 65 countries worldwide educating 15 million students.
The SACS team visited Clarksville Academy in February over a two-day period and announced their accreditation in July.
Clarksville Academy students are immersed in technology with MacBook laptops and Apple iPads which are used for all work done in and outside of class.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 8th through July 14th
July 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Bats are Fun, Walnut Friends, Night Hike, Spiders, History of Dunbar and so much more!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 1st, 2012
July 1, 2012
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.
Community Centers will be CLOSED Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
This weeks highlights include:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- NEW Youth Kickball League
- Yoga in the Park – now thru August 3rd!
- Free showing of “A League of Their Own”
- *NEW* Kayaking Clinics
- July is National Parks and Recreation Month
- Try Scuba Class
Renowned flutist William Bennett to perform at Austin Peay State University on June 28th
June 27, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – In 1995, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth presented flutist William Bennett with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his distinguished services to music.
He has been called the “greatest living flute player in the world,” and musicians across the globe dream of someday studying under his guidance. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 24th, 2012
June 24, 2012
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:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- People’s Choice Movie- vote now!
- Beat the Heat, Participate in an Aquatics Class
- Only a few weeks left of the Summer Youth Program
- Acoustic Night at Jammin’ in the Alley
