Fright on Franklin has Large Turnout in Chilly Weather
October 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Ghouls and goblins took over Downtown Clarksville Saturday during Fright on Franklin. Despite the cold, hundreds filled the streets to take part in safe trick or treating and Halloween fun.
More than 70 local organizations and businesses took part providing candy and treats for those in attendance.
Fright on Franklin packs Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation, Altra Federal Credit Union to host Fright on Franklin this Saturday
October 23, 2017
Family-friendly trick-or-treating event October 28th will be safe but frightful
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has partnered with Altra Federal Credit Union for this year’s Fright on Franklin event from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday, October 28th, 2017 in downtown Clarksville.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, a hayride, costume contests, and more in historic downtown Clarksville. Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frighteningly fun Halloween-themed activities.
Back to the Future Retro Double Feature showing at Movies in the Park
August 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Get your flux capacitor ready. Movies in the Park is traveling back to the 1980s with a retro double feature of Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II on Saturday, August 29th presented by the City of Clarksville and Convergys.
In the original Back to the Future, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ’50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. In the sequel, Marty McFly visits the year 2015 but must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985, without interfering with his first trip.
Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part 2 playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 9th, 2015
August 9, 2015
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: New visual healing arts program, VIVID, Movies in the Park, New session of Tai Chi, and Fun with Fido.
Free Screening of “The Book of Life” at Movies in the Park this Saturday
July 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce the people’s choice winner, The Book of Life, is coming to the big screen Saturday, August 1st as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
The Book of Life (PG) tells the story of a young man, Manolo, who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. He embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this animated film with the whole family!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces “The Book of Life” wins Movies in the Park people’s choice Movie
July 16, 2015
Clarksville, TN – After weeks of collecting votes, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce, “The Book of LIfe” as the people’s choice winner. The movie will be shown Saturday, August 1st at Liberty Park.
This is the fifth year Movies in the Park collected votes for a “people’s choice” movie night. Votes were collected online at www.cityofclarksville.com/movies . The movie with the most votes won.
“The Book of Life” wins people’s choice movie.
Clarksville Parks and Recreations’ Movies in the Park features “How to Train Your Dragon 2” Saturday, July 18th
July 9, 2015
People’s Choice Voting Underway
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce How to Train Your Dragon 2 is coming to the big screen Saturday, July 18th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park. Admission is completely free.
When an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider is discovered by Hiccup and Toothless, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature The Lego Movie this Saturday, June 20th
June 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce The LEGO Movie is coming to the big screen Saturday, June 20th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
Released in 2014, The LEGO Movie (PG) is an animated story about Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world.
The LEGO Movie to play Saturday, June 20th at the Heritage Park Soccer Complex as part of Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature Frozen this Saturday, June 6th
June 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Disney’s Frozen is coming to the big screen Saturday, June 6th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
Released in 2013, Frozen (PG) tells the story of two sisters, Anna and Elsa. The older sister, Elsa has kept hidden her powers to turn the world around her to ice, but when her secret is exposed, she freezes their entire kingdom in an eternal winter.
Disney’s Frozen to play Saturday, June 6th at the Heritage Park Soccer Complex as part of Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 1st, 2015
June 1, 2015
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: Clarksville’s Wonder Kids Triathlon, Adult Karate, Movies in the Park, and Friends of Fort Defiance Annual Fundraising Event.
