Movies in the Park returns May 27th
May 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, will celebrate its 12th season as it kicks off on Saturday, May 27th at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, with the showing of “Finding Dory.”
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm.
2017 Movies in the Parks kicks off May 27th with “Finding Dory” at Heritage Park.
“Fresh Research, New Discoveries” continues at Fort Defiance
May 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Learn more about Clarksville’s Fort Defiance as members of the Austin Peay State University History Club present new research related to the historical site at the fort’s newest event, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” on Saturday, May 27th, 2017.
Presentations will take place from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Mayor’s Summer Night Lights provides free fun for young people
May 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is excited to invite young people in the Clarksville community to a summer program filled with free food and fun activities designed to help young people fight the summertime blues and boredom.
The fifth season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 5th with 5-on-5 basketball tournaments and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances and even a step show featuring fraternities and sororities from Austin Peay State University.
Clarksville Downtown Market to open May 20th
May 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – When the 2017 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 approximately 80 vendors will be on hand to offer fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor, seasonal flowers and more.
Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays through October 14th on Public Square.
Opening Day of the Market also will feature entertainment by Hank Baker and Hui Hawaii O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club; activities for children provided by this year’s Market sponsor, Season’s Market and Bump & Rump; free health screenings, courtesy of Medical Direct Care; and market tote giveaways provided by Altra Federal Credit Union.
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville Parks and Recreation partners with the YMCA to host free Sunrise Yoga
May 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – What better way to start your day than to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Cumberland River, while participating in a free, morning yoga class?
Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Clarksville Area YMCA have partnered again to host Sunrise Yoga every Wednesday and Friday morning at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Community Centers to add Adaptive Programming
May 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation community centers will be adding adaptive programming thanks to a $2,500 grant received by the Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome.
The grant was awarded by the “Healthy Middle TN: Meaningful Improvements Designed Through Networks” program, which enhances local and regional health initiatives that link economic development and business with health, education and human services organizations.
Burt-Cobb Community Center is just one of Clarksville’s community centers that will begin having adaptive programming this Summer.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Float the River on May 20th
May 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts at 7:30am Saturday, May 20th, 2017.
Participants will float approximately 2 miles on the West Fork Red River from Robert Clark Park to Billy Dunlop Park.
Float the River event set for Saturday, May 20th.
City of Clarksville opens two new B-Cycle stations
May 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cut a ribbon Monday to open one of Clarksville’s two new bike share stations.
The ceremony, at the Pollard Road trailhead on the Clarksville Greenway, included Clarksville Academy students, Community Health Foundation board members and Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department leaders.
A second new station, at Public Square and Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville, also opened Monday.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan celebrates growing bike-share service.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts event series for dog-lovers
May 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host Fun with Fido, a free event series for you and your four-legged family member.
The season will kick-off at Heritage Park Bark Park, 1241 Peacher’s Mill Road. Join us from noon to 2:00pm Saturday, May 13th for a tail-waggin’ good time of contests, prizes and dog-related vendors.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park
May 7, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites you to sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park, 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Registration is underway for the spring Sleep Under the Stars family camp out beginning at 2:00pm Saturday, May 13th, until 9:00am Sunday, May 14th.
