Jammin’ in the Alley, this Friday!
August 19, 2010
The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, August 20th for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.
This month’s free concert features the classic rock band, The Sell Outs.
The band is made up of four local musicians- Neil Brock, Joe Wall, Rick Goodwin, Brian Glass- all who have been playing in Clarksville since their teen years. After years of traveling around and playing in different bands such as, The Sizzling Happy Family, His Boy Elroy, The Beagles, and The Billygoats and Myth- just to name a few, have now come together and formed The Sell Outs, playing classic guitar rock in the Clarksville area. Playing music from the late 60’s to the 21st century and covering bands like Santana, Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, Sublime, Rolling Stones and much more- everyone is sure to have a good time! [Read more]
Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards Recognize Positive Impacts Across the State
June 29, 2010
Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation received award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Clarksville Greenways
Nashville, TN – Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke and Deputy Commissioner Paul Sloan presented the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards at the Ellington Agriculture Center campus in Nashville Monday, recognizing 16 honorees whose efforts have made a positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
“Protecting our environment ensures that our communities remain healthy and strong,” said Fyke. “Today’s (Monday’s) award ceremony honored those groups and individuals that have demonstrated true dedication in taking environmental stewardship to a new level. I commend all of our honorees and encourage all Tennesseans to follow their example in preserving our natural resources.”
Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke and Deputy Commissioner Paul Sloan present several representatives from the city of Clarksville and its Parks and Recreation team with the Greenways and Trails honor at the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, recently held in Nashville.
Party in the Park slow kickoff, but lots of potential
June 27, 2010
The Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation seeking to provide more activities for children in their late teens, kicked off a Party in the Park Friday evening. The inaugural event started off slow but by the end of the evening the kids were playing volleyball, dancing, lip syncing, and having fun socializing with other young people their age.
The group photo at the end of the evening. Several of the young people had already been picked up when this was taken
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
June 20, 2010
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:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- Billy Dunlop Park Closed
- Party in the Park
- Sunrise Fitness at McGregor Park
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Youth and Adult Leagues
Syd Hedricks sang the blues at Jammin’ In the Alley
June 20, 2010
Syd Hedrick and the Blues News performed on Friday evening at the Jammin’ In the Alley concert event held monthly on Strawberry Alley in Historic Downtown Clarksville. Hedrick a local Realtor heads up the six person band the Blues News. The weather which had been an issue at the 2010 Kick-off Jammin in the Alley concert featuring McAllister’s Crossroads, could not have been any better.
Syd Hedrick and the Blues News playing at the June Jammin' in the Alley concert
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
June 8, 2010
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 Began Monday- Summer Playhouse Sign Ups
- Archery Class
- Pools Now Open- NEW Swim Classes Available
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Sunrise Fitness at McGregor Park
- Billy Dunlop Park Closed
- Jammin’ in the Alley [Read more]
At the Downtown Market this week!
May 28, 2010
The market this weekend will feature fresh produce including strawberries, asparagus, squash, carrots, cabbage, beets, tomatoes, peas, peppers, green beans, herbs, and much more.
You can also pick up plenty of potting plants and flowers, homemade soaps, delicious homemade baked goods, candles, honey, themed painted gourds, wood workings, stained glass works, stone crosses, cookbooks, and even a recipe or two.
The Downtown Market is open from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm every Saturday from May 15th – October 23rd.
Fresh Strawberries
Jammin’ in the Alley cut short by rain
May 22, 2010
The City of Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation kicked off the 2010 Jammin’ in the Alley Concert Series last night with a concert by McAllister’s Crossroads. The band consists of Donald Greene- Vocals, Guitar; Randy Suggs- Vocals, Drums; Jim Meek- Vocals, Bass; Matt Jones- Vocals, Guitar; Jason Runyon- Vocals, Guitar.
Around 100 people turned out for the early evening concert, and all age groups were represented in the crowd. The band played a mix of popular tunes from various bands. Their music had the audience dancing, and for the more reserved tapping their hands and feet in time with the beat.
The concert was about half way through when it began to lightly sprinkle which turned into a heavy downpour a short time later. The Parks and Rec Department intended to continue the concert after it stopped raining by drying out the stage with backpack mounted blowers. However when the rain stopped, it resumed even heavier a few minutes later. So the concert was finally called off.
Jammin' in the Alley attendees crowd under the awnings of Strawberry Alley Businesses as they wait to see if the rain is going to stop.
The Parks and Rec Department Report
May 19, 2010
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:
- Kleeman Community Center Re-opening
- Senior Dance
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
- Sunrise Fitness
- Sports league fees due
- Doggie Palooza 2010
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
May 10, 2010
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:
- Park Closures
- Pool Passes
- Kleeman Community Center
- Downtown Market
- Movies in the Park
Update on the City of Clarksville Parks
McGregor Park is closed until further notice
The City of Clarksville wants to remind citizens, for your safety and well-being, the following parks will remain closed until further notice: [Read more]
