Drone Club at APSU ready to host First Race Day
September 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Drone Club at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is ready to follow up its inaugural racing season in which the team’s top flyer qualified for the Collegiate Drone Racing Association national championships.

Drone Club at Austin Peay State University members Michael Hunter, left, and Rachael Perkins show off a racing drone and equipment during a recent event at APSU. (APSU)
APSU hosts area high schools for JROTC Raider Challenge competition, Saturday
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governors Guard ROTC cadets this weekend will host about 90 cadets from high schools from throughout the area in the Raider Challenge competition. The competition is this Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 7:00am until 4:00pm at the APSU Clarksville campus.
Mayor’s Summer Night Lights offers free fun
May 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville youths are invited by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts to join in a summer program filled with fun activities and free food designed to help them fight summertime boredom.
The seventh season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 3rd and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances, and more.
Mayor’s Summer Night Lights offers free fun
June 2, 2018
Youths invited to enjoy food, games, crafts and sports
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan invites Clarksville youths to join in a summer program filled with fun activities and free food designed to help them fight summertime boredom.
The sixth season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 4th and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances, and more.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Vendors for Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
April 26, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites Churches, businesses to register by May 20th
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program is seeking vendors to help create a fun and exciting atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend their time this summer. Businesses, organizations, and churches are encouraged to participate by hosting an activity for youth and teens.
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.
All Kids Welcome! New Playground and Splash Pad Preparing for Grand Opening
May 13, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is proud to announce the grand opening of the city’s first all-inclusive splash pad and playground at Heritage Park, located at 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
The grand opening will take place Thursday, May 26th at 10:00am at the park.
New playground and restroom facilities to be unveiled at Edith Pettus Park
May 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Office of Housing and Community Development will unveil two additions to Edith Pettus Park, located at 345 Farris Drive, during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 16th at 2:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation says get out to the final days of water fun with Park Splash Pads
September 23, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department reports that the Splash Park at Edith Pettus Park, along with the Dixon Park and Lettie Kendall Park Splash Pads, will close for the season on Monday, September 29th.
2014 Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program ends with a scholarship announcement
August 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program concluded on July 30 with a great gift for one lucky person.
Julia Dorsett was awarded a scholarship to attend Real Estate School by Summer Night Lights sponsor, Clarksville Real Estate Education School.