Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games return May 13th-18th
March 25, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Adults 50 and up can register now through May 6th for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games. The mission of the 50 Plus Games is to encourage participants to maintain an active lifestyle and continue participation in sports and recreational activities through friendly, low-impact competition.
Active adults should register for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games before April 20th for discount.
Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation to hold Women’s Empowerment Expo, October 5th
August 23, 2018
Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation (C.H.A.F.F.) is hosting a Women’s Empowerment Expo on Friday October 5th, 2018 from 2:00pm–10:00pm.
They will also be sponsoring the Miss Princesa Americas cultural beauty pageant on Saturday October 6th, 2018. Both Events will take place at the Clarksville William O. Beach Civic Center at 350 Pageant Lane Suite 201.
2016 Miss Princesa Americas – Kayla Hernandez in Aztec Attire at Clarksville’s Riverfest
Clarksville-Montgomery County holds 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Hall, Monday, with Guest Speaker Major (Ret,) Bill Summers, US Air Force.
Hundreds of people filled the room to honor America’s fallen soldiers, both known and unknown, as local leaders took turns at the podium sharing their thoughts on the meaning of the heroic sacrifice so many have made for this country, and the impact that sacrifice has had on us all.
Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the William O. Beach Civic Center.
APSU Department of History to host talk, symposium on Clarksville, African-Americans and the Civil War on October 27th-28th
October 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Upon issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, more than three million slaves in Confederate areas were recognized as free by the Union.
The Union army wasted little time recruiting those newly freed men into service, with some 1,800 Clarksville residents answering the call, joining the Union army as members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) in ceremonies on the Clarksville public square.
Austin Peay assistant professor of history Dr. Kelly Jones.
Soldiers and Families Embraced to hold “Lighting the Way Home” breakfast November 10th
October 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Soldiers may deploy into combat as a unit, but too often, the journey home is lonely and discouraging. Combat veterans – both men and women – may make the physical journey successfully back to the states but finding the way home after war – navigating the pain, the losses and the guilt – can take years. You can help, though.
Join SAFE: Soldiers and Families Embraced, community leaders and your neighbors on Thursday, November 10th, 2016, to share a meal at the organization’s annual fundraising breakfast, “Lighting the Way Home.”
Soldiers and Families Embraced retreat for active duty military, veterans and families.
CMCSS to host #InclusionWorks Employer Seminar
September 28, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, October 7th, 2016, Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts and the Business Advisory Council for transitional students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will be hosting the #InclusionWorks Employer Seminar.
#InclusionWorks Employer Seminar to be held Octover 7th, 2015 at Civic Hall at Veteran’s Plaza.
2016 Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony
May 17, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 30th, at the William O. Beach Civic Hall, Clarksville.
City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by LTC (Retired) Norman “Greg” Lane, US Army Reserve, who currently serves as the Cadet Success Coordinator, Department of Military Science, Austin Peay State University ROTC.
Montgomery County to hold Public Forum on Environmental Sustainability Plan, May 24th
May 12, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, May 24th, the public is invited to share their ideas on sustainability at a public forum, at William O. Beach Civic Hall, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Members of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Task Force, a subsidiary of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program, are in the process of creating a community Environmental Sustainability Plan and need public input.
William O. Beach Civic Hall
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces Domestic Violence Awareness Event set for Saturday, October 10th
October 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 14th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event will be held Saturday, October 10th from 11:00am– 2:00pm at the Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza. Remember My Name is dedicated to mothers and children who have lost their lives from domestic violence.
Red wooden silhouettes will be on display throughout the event. Each silhouette represents a man, woman or child who died from domestic violence, along with their story. Some family members of victims will be there to commemorate their loved ones. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Service honors those who died serving our Country
May 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, May 25th, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Due to rain, the ceremony was held in the William O. Beach Civic Hall, Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee.
The ceremony was opened by Frank Mir, the Director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization. Mir welcomed the dignitaries and attendees to the Memorial ceremony. The colors were posted by the 101st Airborne Division Honor Guard, and Stella McKnight sang the National Anthem.
Purple Heart recipients at the 2015 Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Service
