Clarksville Parks and Recreation to collect school supplies for Back to School Splash
June 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites citizens to bring school supplies to get into select pools this summer!
Each of our five City pools will offer free admission to those who bring school supplies from the approved school supply list, on select Saturdays. The school supply list can be found at each pool.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Back to School Splash
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 9th, 2013
June 9, 2013
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: Summer Youth Program, Youth Co-Ed Flag Football, Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, and Back to School Splash School Supply Drive.
Summer Youth Program
Clarksville-Montgomery County continues to Grow and Improve
June 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – You see it on TV, hear it on the radio and read about it daily in every news source, both online and in print. It’s as hot a topic as ever; economic growth as we begin to come out of a recession.
Right now, all over the country, community leaders are working strategically to make sure that their communities continue to grow. That rings especially true in Clarksville-Montgomery County.
Downtown Clarksville during the Annual Rivers and Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires Festival Celebrates Successful 11th Year
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival, along with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau, want to extend a ‘thank-you’ to all the sponsors, volunteers and vendors who helped make the 11th annual Rivers and Spires Festival an overwhelming success.
This year, over 35,000 people attended the three-day event, with over 28,500 people attending on Saturday alone.
A standing room only crowd on hand for Jo Dee Messina’s Concert at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires Festival fights chilly weather on second day of festival
April 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The second day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires festival opened with an unseasonable chill in the air, but that didn’t stop the crowds for coming out for the second day of this wonderful three day festival held in Historic Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
On the first day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival I concentrated mostly on the musical entertainment, today I engaged in one of the most popular activities at the festival, people watching!
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and City Councilman Geno Grubbs watches the Beatles cover band Yesterday perform from the bleachers at the Public Square Stage
Rivers and Spires named Best Festival at Southeast Festivals and Events Association Conference
February 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce that they were the recipient of two Gold Awards at the Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA) Conference this past week in Auburn, AL.
The Festival won Gold Awards for being the “Best Festival With A Budget Over $75,000” and for the “Best Creative Idea”. The 2012 Festival Media Kit was submitted for the creative award.
L-R: Theresa Harrington, Jessica Goldberg and Doug Barber were in attendance to accept the awards from SFEA representatives.
Clarksville’s Downtown for the Holidays happens today
December 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 6th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville, is Saturday, December 1st, 2012.
The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K hosted by the City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason. The 5K race will begin at 8:00am, in downtown Clarksville.
At 4:00pm, join the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government as they host activities for the whole family. Enjoy free hot chocolate on Public Square and caroling on the County Square. [Read more]
53rd Annual Christmas Parade happens Saturday, December 1st
November 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 53rd Annual Christmas Parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 1st, 2012 beginning at 5:00pm.
This year’s parade will feature both the Austin Peay State University Governors Own Marching Band and the Tennessee State University Band, dozens of businesses and organizations, as well as Santa Claus.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered with Agero to host the parade.
2011 Clarksville Christmas Parade
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 18th, 2012
November 18, 2012
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:
- Storytellers program continues
- Deadline for the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade is November 29th
- Traditional karate classes are underway
- Visit with Santa
Entry Deadline for the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade is quickly approaching
November 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered along with Agero to host the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for December 1st, 2012 beginning at 5:00pm.
Santa Claus closes out the 2011 Lighted Christmas Parade
