Aspire Clarksville Foundation annouces $4 Million Campaign Achievement
June 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Monday evening, Dr. Mark Green and Joe Pitts announced that the Aspire Clarksville Foundation had garnered nearly $4 million in pledges, surpassing the current goal, and previous campaigns, by a wide margin.
Aspire Clarksville, an economic development foundation to benefit Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee, officially announced in February that the goal for the entire Aspire V “Focus On The Future” Campaign was $3.8 million.
Aspire Clarksville Foundation raises nearly $4 million in pledges.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 24th through June 28th, 2013
June 23, 2014
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. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Learn About Dunbar Cave SNA*, Bats and White Nose Syndrome*, Frogs and Toads*, History of Port Royal*,
Night Hike and Night Sounds*, and Kids Nature Games.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to open Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park
June 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park on Saturday, June 28th to celebrate the official grand opening of the newly constructed mountain biking trail park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to open Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park (photo courtesy city of Clarksville)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host Imagination Library “Hats Off To Reading” with Celebrity Readers, June 25th
June 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer will be among the celebrity readers at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Wednesday, June 25th for a child-centered event to highlight the Montgomery County Imagination Library.
Other guest readers include GNASH, the Nashville Predators mascot, Kirby Cannon, APSU Head Football Coach, along with the APSU Governor’s mascot and the Tender Paws therapy dogs.
The fun will begin at 10:00 that morning in the atrium of the library.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is June 18th, 2014
June 14, 2014
The 123rd meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The Murder of Union General William “Bull” Nelson”
Union Civil War General William “Bull” Nelson.
Inner Voices at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum beginning July 3rd
June 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – International artist Paul Harmon exhibits his lyrical paintings in the Customs House Museum’s Crouch Gallery beginning July 3rd.
The themes of Harmon’s paintings always incorporate poetry, prose and ideas from the artist’s interests and experiences.
Paul Harmon exhibits begins July 3rd at the Customs House Museum.
Austin Peay State University Botanical Garden showcases area’s rare and endangered plants
June 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, three tall, flowering cherry trees grew on the western side of Austin Peay State University’s Sundquist Science Complex. They provided a nice, welcoming entry into the building, but in 2007, Tennessee suffered from a record-setting drought.
Temperatures reached 113 degrees Fahrenheit that summer, and by the fall, the 20-foot tall trees were dead.
Austin Peay Botanical Garden. (APSU)
Clarksville Transit System offers free rides in June
June 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Every Saturday in June, the Clarksville Transit System is offering free rides.
“We have so many loyal customers and we want to show them our appreciation,” said Arthur Bing of the Clarksville Transit System. “It is CTS’ 27th anniversary and we want to thank our everyday customers and welcome new riders.”
Clarksville Transit System to offer free rides in June (Clarksville Online)
Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – May 17th marked the 5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration. Over 450 members of the Clarksville Community gathered together to learn about becoming a foster parent at the LEAP Plaza.
Of those that attended there were a total of 9 that signed up to become foster parents.
5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
Customs House Museum to host Annual Flying High Fundraiser Saturday, June 7th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Held the first Saturday of June each year, Flying High is an evening celebrating regional artists, many whom are recognized award-winners in their media.
Flying High is Customs House Museum’s preeminent fundraiser of the year, supporting educational and exhibit programming of the Museum.
This year’s annual Flying High gala will be held on June 7th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.
Flying High Signature Piece “Shine Bright” by Jennifer Bowman.
