Clarksville-Montgomery County Christmas Parade to be held Saturday
December 3, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will take place at 5:00pm on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in downtown Clarksville. Long-time local reporter and radio personality, Lee Irwin, will honorably serve as this year’s parade grand marshal and was selected for his many years of announcing the parade and ongoing support of the Clarksville community.
The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus. From Eighth Street, the parade will progress to College Street and then to University Avenue. From there the route is the same as years past, proceeding around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse, and back to Franklin Street. From Franklin, the route will turn onto Eighth Street and then return onto the APSU Campus. A map of the route can be found at https://bit.ly/3G8m97H
Clarksville Christmas Parade.
City of Clarksville to hold Job Fair on June 17th
June 3, 2021
In-person event will be June 17th at Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Clarksville, TN – Job seekers are invited to the City of Clarksville’s in-person Job Fair from 10:00am to 6:00pm Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center to learn about open positions and to discuss job opportunities with leaders from City Departments.
City of Clarksville to hold Virtual Job Fair, May 12th-13th
April 28, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Job seekers are invited to the City of Clarksville’s Virtual Job Fair on May 12th-13th, 2021 to learn about open positions and to discuss job opportunities with City Department personnel.
APSU to hold annual Polar Plunge February 6th
February 2, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Every year, Austin Peay State University (APSU) students and people in the Clarksville community get ready to support a great cause as they face ice-cold pool temperatures at the Foy Recreation and Fitness Center. The reason – to support the Special Olympics Tennessee athletes.
Austin Peay State University’s annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Fright on Franklin becomes drive-thru trick-or-treating at Liberty Park
October 15, 2020
Health and safety of citizens remains a top priority
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is adapting their annual Halloween event, Fright on Franklin, into a drive-thru trick-or-treating experience due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Fright on Franklin Liberty Park presented by Altra Federal Credit Union will be held from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, October 31st, 2020. Visitors will experience Halloween throughout Liberty Park as numerous local businesses distribute candy along the route. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes but will not be allowed to leave their vehicles.
Mayor vs. General Third Annual Broomball Game at Downtown Commons Ice Rink set for January 15th
January 8, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – Broomball is sweeping through Clarksville! Come out to the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink and see Clarksville’s most entertaining sport. Fort Campbell’s Major General Brain Winski will challenge the reigning champions, Montgomery County and Mayor Jim Durrett, for the third annual showdown on ice, January 15th, 2020 at 6:00pm.
Joining us this season is Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue for a friendly competition of Guns vs. Hoses starting at 5:00pm. The 911 Dispatchers will try their hand in a short match between the two featured games.
Cops on Ice set for January 3rd
December 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, January 3rd, 2020, Cops on Ice will be held at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville.
Come out from 6:00pm-9:00pm and skate with our Clarksville Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Austin Peay Police Department.
Ticket prices are $10.00 for children 12 and under. Adult tickets are $12.00 and Government employees / APSU ID tickets are $10.00.
Downtown Commons Ice Rink to host Mayor vs. General Third Annual Broomball Game, January 15th
December 26, 2019
Downtown Commons Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – On January 15th, 2020, the public is invited to attend the second annual Broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and U.S. Army Fort Campbell to a backyard broomball game at 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding and falling.
Clarksville BBQ Bash next Saturday at Liberty Park
October 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 29th, 2019, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd barbecue contest “Clarksville BBQ Bash” at 10:00am at Liberty Park located at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Participating teams comprised of multiple people or an individual from near and far will compete to see who has the best BBQ and for a total of $5,000 in cash prizes! Competitors will cook chicken, pork ribs and pork butt. Interested in competing? Register online at www.CityofClarksville.com/BBQBash by Monday, October 14th, 2019.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash hosted by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be held at Liberty Park on Saturday, October 29th.
Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked Saturday off with Regatta Boat Race
September 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 7th, the 2019 Clarksville Riverfest Regatta took place at the McGregor Park Park Boat Ramp at 1:00pm. Fan-favorite cardboard boat race is celebrating it’s 13th year.
The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River were made of cardboard or plastic bottles along with a few other approved materials.
27 Teams took part in the 2019 Riverfest Regatta.
