“Free at Last” traveling exhibition on Emancipation and Reconstruction on display at Fort Defiance Civil War Park
October 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – For the last year of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area has expanded its traveling exhibition about emancipation and Reconstruction. “Free at Last!” tells the momentous story of the transition from slavery to freedom and the development of citizenship among formerly enslaved African Americans.
Doubled in size to eight banner stands, the exhibition now has panels focused on each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions. “Free at Last!” is available to museums and historic sites free of charge and is on view at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center in Clarksville from now to December 10th, 2015.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 18th, 2015
October 18, 2015
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: Adaptive Swim Day, One Frightful Night, Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers, and Quick Silver Social for seniors.
Fright on Franklin Street brings many families to the Historic Downtown Area
Indoor Aquatic Center to host Adaptive Swim Day October 30th
October 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, invites children and adults with mental or physical disabilities to Adaptive Swim Day on Friday, October 30th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Learn more about our Adaptive Swim Lessons, become familiar with the pool and meet our instructors. Swimmers will have the opportunity to get in the water, access the Wibits, and enjoy crafts and refreshments.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facility Hours to Change for Fall Break
October 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation for Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Fall Break. From October 12th-16th, all three community centers will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 10:00am to 6:00pm Friday.
The Indoor Aquatic Center will remain open from 9:00am to 8:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am to 6:00pm Friday. All facilities will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, October 17th. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 11th, 2015
October 11, 2015
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: Haunted Swim, Float event for canoe and kayak, Fort Defiance offers haunting experience and Swim Lessons.
Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center.
Fort Defiance offers haunting experience for the public
October 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales of woe and terror. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think! [Read more]
Final screening of the 2015 Movies in the Park season, October 10th
October 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Don’t miss your last opportunity for 2015 to catch a free movie with Movies in the Park. Star Trek Into Darkness will be on the big screen Saturday, October 10th.
Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Star Trek Into Darkness is a fresh take on the classic franchise. After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
“Star Trek Into Darkness” at Movies in the Park this Saturday, October 10th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 4th, 2015
October 4, 2015
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: Youth Basketball League registration, Movies in the Park, Haunted Swim and One Frightful Night Costume Contest.
Don’t miss out- Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Basketball League registration will be coming to a close soon
October 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – There’s still time to register your child for this season of Youth Basketball, but you’d better hurry! Registration for the Youth Basketball League will be closing on October Monday, October 5th.
Onsite registration is available at any of the three Community Centers, as well as at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office through Monday, October 5th.
Clarksville Downtown Market to host Fall Celebration this Saturday
October 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Since its opening, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee through America’s Farmland Trust, six years in a row! Don’t miss your chance to visit the Clarksville Downtown Market this season – only two Saturday’s remain! Celebrate Fall this Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square.
Come out to see all the wonderful fall produce and seasonal decor the vendors have to offer and enjoy the musical performance by Red River Breeze. Don’t forget the kids- children ages 12 and under can enjoy free pumpkin painting from 9:00am to noon (while supplies last).
Clarksville Downtown Market
