Clarksville Parks and Recreation has begun Spring Softball registration
February 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently registering teams for the spring and summer Recreation Leagues.
Teams in the Spring Adult Leagues may now begin registering. This league is open to men and women ages 18 and older.
To ensure your team gets a spot in the league, team deposits of $100.00 are due Tuesday, February 18th. [Read more]
CDE Lightband to Host “Understanding Your Electric Bill” Meeting
February 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – High electric bills over the past two months have been a concern for some Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband) customers.
Due to continued interest in this matter, CDE Lightband management has made the decision to host a public meeting to address customer concerns. [Read more]
Extras needed for the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival Television Commercial
January 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Rivers and Spires needs you, and all of your friends, to be in Downtown Clarksville at Public Square on January 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm to be a part of the official 2014 Festival TV commercial.
The award-winning Rivers and Spires Festival will be filming the commercial to go along with the recently selected jingle. All those interested in having their 30 seconds of fame are asked to show up with a great attitude and ready to dance. Don’t worry no professional training is needed – just be ready to have fun!
Downtown Clarksville during the Annual Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center is Hiring Lifeguards and Cashiers
December 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is now hiring for part-time lifeguards and cashiers.
To become a lifeguard, participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and successfully complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Queen City Road Race Art Contest underway
December 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Queen City Road Race Art Contest is underway for students in grades 1st through 5th. Two semi-finalists from each participating school will be selected and awarded an art kit and certificate.
Among those semi-finalists will be the top three finalists who will also win a Subway party for their art class. As well as those prizes, the first place winning artist will win a framed poster of their artwork, an official race t-shirt featuring their artwork and $100.00 for their art class.
The start of the 2013 Queen City Road Race 5k race.
Deadline for Clarksville’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade is quickly approaching
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and 
Montgomery County Government have partnered along with Agero to host the 54th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for December 7th, 2013 beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The Clarksville Jaycees banner leads off the annual Christmas Parade
The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit. Don’t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales, the 101st Army Band and Grand Marshal local cancer survivor, Garrett Whipple!
A brief tree lighting ceremony will be held immediately following the parade on Public Square with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and on the County Square with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. This year’s parade theme is “Storybook Christmas”. The deadline to enter is December 5th.
Parade entry forms are available at the city’s three community centers, the Parks and Recreation office, and online at www.mcgtn.org or www.cityofclarksville.com/parade. The cost to enter is $30.00 for all entries except churches and civic groups. All entries must also be accompanied by an unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food items, or grocery store gift cards valued at $25.00. Church and civic groups need only donate item valued at $25.00 for entry.
All toys, non-perishable food items, and gift cards will be collected during parade check-in, on December 7th, and will be distributed among local charities.
For more information about the 54th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
December’s First Thursday Art Walk to be Held on December 5th in Downtown Clarksville
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The December First Thursday Art Walk will be held December 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on throughout the Downtown area.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, 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. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Downtown Market Final Day of the Season Saturday
October 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, four years in a row!
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market on its final day of the season, next Saturday, October 19th, 2013. The market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square.
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 13th, 2013
October 13, 2013
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: Recreation Facility Hours to Change for Fall Break, Tai Chi program resumes, Discover Scuba and your last Chance to Visit the Clarksville Downtown Markett.
SCUBA class
City of Clarksville seeks public input on Greenway
October 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department invites the citizens of Clarksville to a Public Input Workshop, Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Office Conference Room located at 104 Public Square.
Clarksville Greenway bath house.
