Clarksville’s Liberty Park opened Friday
May 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Liberty Park opened yesterday morning at dawn and Clarksvillians were ready and waiting for the opening of the park areas of the new Clarksville Marina.
Fishermen were the first on hand. They had been eying the pond for months looking forward for the chance to be one of the first anglers to try their luck there. By 10:00am around 20 anglers had staked out their positions around the banks.
Some young fishermen getting ready to try their luck at the Liberty Park pond.
APSU’s 18th annual Governors Bass Tournament just two weeks away
April 30, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is less than two weeks from dropping anchor.
The 2012 edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Clarksville Marina’s Next Phase is under way
April 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is announcing two new developments toward the opening of Clarksville’s Marina at Liberty Park.
“The developer, Cumberland River, LLC, began mobilizing the slips this week with the first shipment arriving today. As we’ve previously discussed, they are being assembled off-site and are then brought in for installation. The installation process is now underway. This is an important step as we move ever closer to being able to fully use the marina,” Mayor McMillan said. [Read more]
18th Annual Austin Peay Governors Bass Tournament just one month away
April 13, 2012
Tournament benefits Austin Peay Athletics
Clarksville, TN – The 18th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just one month away.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Clarksville Mayor announces reopening of Boat Ramp at Liberty Park
March 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces that that boat ramp at Liberty Park will be reopened for public use on Friday, March 29th, 2012, at noon.
“I know that a lot of people are anxious to use this ramp. The weather is beautiful and the water is inviting. As of noon Friday, the ramp will be open and ready for boaters to use,” Mayor McMillan said. “This is an important step as we ready Liberty Park and the Marina for use this summer.”
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
18th Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 12th
March 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 18th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 12th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing State Park near Paris, TN. Last season’s tourney was postponed one week from May 22nd, due to high waters and flooding that enveloped the area. Despite the delay, the tourney still drew 243 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Another Step Closer for the Clarksville Marina
December 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mayor Kim McMillan received notification that the Army Corps of Engineers has approved the lease agreement between the City of Clarksville and Cumberland River, LLC.
“Corps approval is a critical step in moving forward with development,” explained Mayor McMillan. “Once the City Council approved the agreement on Tuesday night, we immediately moved forward to sign and forward it to the Corps for review. To receive approval within 48 hours is a direct result of our hard work and commitment to completing this project. We are very appreciative of the wonderful working relationship we have with the Corps and their enthusiasm for the project and we look forward to working with them to bring it to completion.” [Read more]
Clarksville Marina Operator Recommended
September 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – If you recall in my past city updates email I provided info on the two marina operators that were wanting to build a marina at the city basin. The two were Campbell Tellico Marina and River District Investment Group. The city hired a consultant (Marina Management Services, Inc.) to review and evaluate the proposals from each group. [Read more]
The Big Bass Fishing Tournament returns to Riverfest
August 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Big Bass Fishing Tournament is returning to Riverfest this year.
After Fairgrounds Park was closed for construction, the tournament was put on hold. With the recent opening of the new Clarksville Marina boat ramps at Liberty Park, the tournament will return for it’s second year to benefit the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. [Read more]
Riverfest Presents the 2nd Annual Shooting for Big Cats Tournament
August 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is excited about the return of the Shooting for Big Cats Fishing Tournament to this year’s Riverfest celebration.
The tournament was put on hold after Fairgrounds Park was closed for construction, but with the recent opening of the new Clarksville Marina boat ramps at Liberty Park, the tournament will return for it’s second year to benefit the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation. [Read more]
