The Rooted Wings to play at the next Jammin’ in the Alley
June 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department is excited to announce The Rooted Wings to play at the next Jammin’ in the Alley concert June 15th.
The annual summer concert series, presented by U.S. Bank, is now in its 5th season and will feature a variety of local talent. In addition to the live music, downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining for concert-goers.
The Rooted Wings to play at the next Jammin' in the Alley
Clarksville Downtown Market opens tomorrow
May 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market opens at 8:00am Saturday, May 19th with approximately 60 vendors on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. There will be live music by Lydia Walker.
For the kids. there will be be gardening crafts to participate in. Lousie Delgandio will be on hand to demonstrate how to make crepes. The first 600 visitors to the market, can visit the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth to take home their very own market tote bag. There will also be give-a-ways handed out every thirty minutes.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
Clarksville Downtown Market to give away free market tote bags to the first 600 visitors
May 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – When the 2012 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 19th, approximately 60 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more.
The opening of this year’s market will be like none other. Kids will be invited to participate in gardening crafts, Lydia Walker will be performing, Lousie Delgandio will demonstrate how to make crepes, and give-a-ways will be handed out every thirty minutes. That’s not all, the first 600 visitors to the market, can visit the Clarksville Parks and Recreation booth to take home their very own market tote bag! [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 14th, 2012
May 14, 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:
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Movies in the Park
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Get your pool pass today!
- National Trails Day Clean-up
- Youth League Opening Ceremony
- Summer Youth Program Begins June 4th
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 8th, 2012
May 8, 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:
- Spring/Summer Recreation Guides
- Hershey’s Track and Field
- Spend an afternoon with Abraham Lincoln
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Sleep Under the Stars
- Pools Open May 26th
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 19th
April 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – When the 2012 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 19th, approximately 60 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The market will also feature local artists and musicians.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
For two years in a row, Clarksville’s Downtown Market, has been voted No. 1 in the state of Tennessee, in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, which was hosted by American Farmland Trust. [Read more]
The Quest for Local Food
April 28, 2012
Written by Karla Kean
Clarksville, TN – According to the Organic Consumers Association, a 1,000 acre U.S. corporate farm growing genetically engineered crops nets an average of $39.00 an acre. In contrast, a 4-acre family farm nets, on average, $1400 per acre. Small organic farms are proving to be even more profitable. Why? Because they are meeting the needs of a niche market and can charge a little more, they aren’t as reliant on oil, because they use fewer large machines, less pesticides and fertilizer. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market opens it’s 2012 Season May 19th
April 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market will open it’s season May 19th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. More local vendors than ever have signed on so this will be our biggest year yet!
The market will be open every Saturday from May 19th to October 20th, 2012
This year, the market will offer several different produce vendors with fresh local fruits and vegetables to plenty of baked goods and local honey. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 23rd, 2012
April 23, 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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Deposits Due May 4th
- *NEW* Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 4th, 2012
March 4, 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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Archery is Back
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Kindermusik Classes
- Zumba
- After-school Programming
