Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 31st, 2015
May 31, 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: Liberty Live Concert, Civil War Summer Camp, Fundamental Basketball Day Camps, and Daddy-Daughter Date Night.
Emily Minor performs at the next Liberty Park Live Concert, June 5th.
11th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference to be held next week
May 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in partnership with Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Arts Commission, is pleased to announce the Eleventh Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held June 4th and 5th, 2015, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker Sharyn McCrumb, award-winning Southern writer best known for her Appalachian “Ballad” novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Ballad of Tom Dooley and She Walks These Hills, and the forthcoming Prayers the Devil Answers.
Sharyn McCrumb to keynote 11th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.
Vietnam Veterans of America held their annual Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil Sunday night, May 24th
May 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, May 25th, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 396 held their annual Candlelight Vigil to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces withdrew in 1975.
It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not.
LTC (Retired) Jose Garcia delivering the keynote address at the 2015 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil.
American Idol contestant, Emily Minor, to perform at Liberty Live June 5th
May 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are proud to announce the second concert in the Liberty Live series set for June 5th at Liberty Park.
The event will feature American Idol participant, Emily Minor, as the headlining performer. Admission is free but concessions will be available for purchase. The show is set to begin at 6:30pm.
Emily Minor performs at the next Liberty Park Live Concert, June 5th.
Clarksville-Montgomery County 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony
May 14, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 25th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.
City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Cheek, who currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony
Jurassic Park takes over Heritage Park May 16th
May 13, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Jurassic Park is coming to the big screen Saturday, May 16th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park. Jurassic Park (PG-13), originally premiering in 1993, tells the story of a group of scientists who manage to bring dinosaurs back to life.
They must then deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions. The new Jurassic World is set to release this summer, making Saturday the perfect time to relive the original Jurassic Park story.
Jurassic Park plays this Saturday at Heritage Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation kicked off Warrior Week with Backroad Brigade, Little Texas Concert Friday night
May 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Warrior Week started Friday night, May 8th, with a free concert at Liberty Park. The event was in honor of all military personnel and their families.
There was plenty of food and drink like hotdogs, Mexican food, sodas and lemonade for purchase.
Little Texas jammed at Clarksville’s Warrior Week concert Friday night.
Montgomery County, City of Clarksville Joint Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week
May 8, 2015
National Safe Boating Week is May 16th, 2015 thru May 22nd, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – A National Safe Boating Week Proclamation signed April 8th, 2015 by Jim Durrett, Mayor of Montgomery County and Kim McMillan, Mayor of the City of Clarksville declaring May 16th thru May 22nd, 2015 a special week, as the busy season of on the water activities begin and the public participates in many water based recreational activities.
Jim Durrett, Mayor of Montgomery County and Kim McMillian, Mayor of the City of Clarksville, standing Diane Gilman, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla Commander 082-11-07, Clarksville/Fort Campbell.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Warrior Week Concert and Car, Truck, & Bike Show this Weekend, May 8th and 9th
May 8, 2015
Don’t miss the fun events this weekend in honor of Warrior Week
Clarksville, TN – Each year, the Military Affairs Committee of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce organizes Warrior Week to honor all military personnel and their families.
The City of Clarksville is proud to show their support on Friday, May 8th, by hosting a free concert featuring award-winning, Country artists Little Texas!
37th Annual Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
April 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 37th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, is quickly approaching and there is still time to register!
Registration can be completed in person or online. Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/qcrr and is available until noon on Friday, May 1st.
Participants registering in person may come by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 102 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040 through Friday, May 1st or register onsite at Austin Peay’s Governors Stadium the morning of Saturday, May 2nd.
Queen City Road Race
