Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 5th, 2015
April 5, 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: Meet Davy Crockett, Homeschool Swim Day, Spring Family Campout, Movies in the Park, and Zumba.
Clarksville’s Cowboy Dan’s Trading Post and Pawn Lassoes U-Haul Partnership
April 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Cowboy Dan’s Trading Post and Pawn boasts a distinct western flare and inventory that sets it apart from your typical Tennessee pawn store.
“Our goal is to be different from others and to catch people’s attention when they come into our store,” co-owner Marsha Burkhart said.
Meet Davy Crockett at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center
March 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – See history come to life as you meet the legendary Davy Crockett at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center!
Arthur Hunt will offer an authentic characterization of Tennessee’s most famous volunteer, Davy Crockett.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place April 2nd, 2015
March 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – 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.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
5th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU April 10th
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a presidential election year, names like Hillary and Sarah often stand out because all the other candidates stumping for votes are usually men.
The question of why women often shy away from politics has troubled Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science, since she was a doctoral student, and in 2010 she decided to host an event to encourage a new generation of women to get involved in the political process.
Writers’ Hour Featured during Customs House Museum’s Annual Women’s History Month Exhibition
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On March 31st, the Customs House Museum will present a Writers’ Hour event in conjunction with its invitational exhibit celebrating women artists.
Local authors will read from their works that are themed to the museum’s show, In the Garden.
“The museum has held several readings in the past,” states Exhibits Curator Terri Jordan. “It is interesting to hear the variety of poems and stories from our local writers. Often funny, and sometimes sad, the audience is always blown away with the talent we have in the Clarksville area.”
Women’s History Month Exhibition at the Customs House Museum to feature Writers’ Hour
Clarksville’s Jostens marks Five Star Food Service’s 400th Micro-Market
March 19, 2015
Chattanooga, TN – Eight months ago became one of the nation’s first independent vending operators to surpass the 300 micro-market threshold. Last week Five Star celebrated the opening of its 400th micro-market at a Jostens production facility in Clarksville, TN.
The Jostens installation marks the 133rd micro-market Five Star has opened this fiscal year which ends this month.
Five Star Food Service Micro-Market at Clarksville’s Jostens.
Customs House Museum Presents In the Garden for its Annual Women’s History Month Exhibition
March 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Each March the Customs House Museum creates an invitational themed exhibit celebrating women artists. This year’s show, In the Garden, features the work of artists from across the state of Tennessee, all created in a variety of styles.
Redhibiscus – Lisa Ernst
Clarksville’s Dr. Stephen Daugherty presents at the American Venous Forum
March 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stephen Daugherty, the medical director of VeinCare Centers of Tennessee in Clarksville, Tennessee, presented his leading clinical experience treating pelvic venous congestion syndrome at the annual meeting of the American Venous Forum (AVF) on February 25th.
The American Venous Forum is an organization of physicians, mostly academic vascular surgeons, with interests in venous disorders. Dr. Daugherty was the first American to report a series of patients with pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) due to compression of the veins of the pelvis two years ago when he previously reported at the AVF meeting.
Dr. Stephen Daugherty
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place March 12th
March 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The First Thursday ArtWalk scheduled for Thursday March 5th has been postponed until March 12th due to inclement weather.
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.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville scheduled for July 3rd.
