Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 2nd, 2014
November 2, 2014
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: School is out Come Play, Winter Gym Program, 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Seeks Entries, Deep Water Aerobics and Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening Scheduled.
Entries now being excepted for Clarksville’s 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
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Fright on Franklin Street was a hauntingly good time
October 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Fright on Franklin was held on Saturday October 29th. Several Thousand families packed Historic Downtown Clarksville for Fright on Franklin which provides safe trick-or-treating opportunities for Clarksville residents.
“It’s wonderful, this is one of the best things that we do in the city of Clarksville all year round,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “There are thousands of children out here having fun, getting candy, in a wonderful atmosphere where it is safe; and I think the parents are liking it too!”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan greets some young admirers during Fright on Franklin Street
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan Elected President of Greater Nashville Regional Council
October 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan was elected President of the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) at their Annual Business meeting.
Other officers elected were Randall Hutto, Wilson County Mayor as Vice-President, and Ken Moore as Treasurer.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for Bark in the Park
October 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Businesses that promote dog-related programs, services and products are encouraged to participate as a vendor at Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Bark in the Park, scheduled to take place Saturday, October 11th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces additional Opportunities Available for Fright on Franklin, City’s Halloween Festival
September 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Fright on Franklin, the City’s annual Halloween festival will take place on Saturday, October 25th, in Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. At this time, regular booth space for local businesses is filled and a waiting list has begun.
However, Clarksville Parks and Recreation has created additional opportunities for businesses still interested in participating.
Fright on Franklin
Movies in the Park season concludes with ‘Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire’
September 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, concludes Saturday, September 27th, at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville. ‘Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire,’ rated PG-13, and brought to you by Premier Medical will be shown at approximately 7:00pm (dependent on sunset).
Activities begin at 6:00pm and include archery instruction and a kid-friendly variation of the Arena Games with Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
“Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire” to be shown at Clarksville’s Movies in the Park this Saturday.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize
September 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize.
The ROTC program at Austin Peay State University will be awarded the $500.00 cash prize for providing the highest number of volunteer hours served at the 2014 Riverfest celebration held September 5th and 6th at McGregor Park.
Riverfest Volunteer winners announced.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 7th, 2014
September 7, 2014
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: Art on the Park Contest, Martial Arts Seminar and Black Belt training and Kleeman Community Center’s Haunted Maze .
Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 begins tonight with Nine Bands, headliner Jon Royce Band
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero invites everyone to come out tonight, Friday, September 5th, to the 27th annual Riverfest Celebration at McGregor Park on the banks of the Cumberland River. Admission is free to this two day music and arts festival.
This year’s festival features local, regional and national entertainers and is a great event for the entire family. Tonight, nine bands will perform on two stages and are guaranteed to entertain and excite those in attendance.
Jon Royce Band headlines Friday night at Riverfest.
Riverfest Festival Information, Parking and Riverside Drive Lane Closures announced
September 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival starting Friday, September 5th through Saturday, September 6th, 2014.
Traffic will be slower moving than usual during this time period, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination.
Free parking will be available at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center parking lot.
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest to begin Friday, September 5th through Saturday, September 6th.
