Clarksville Transit System’s “Spooky Special” set to roll for Halloween
October 30, 2016
Mayor Kim McMillan greets passengers, CTS staff during fun ride
Clarksville, TN – For Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, the Spooky Special is a happy place.
Riding the custom-decorated bus on the Hilldale route Saturday, she sang “The Wheels on the Bus” with a toddler, cheerfully helped passengers in wheel chairs navigate the bus aisle, and greeted each Clarksville Transit System rider and employee with a big smile – all while sporting a really classy pirate costume.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Halloween Sensory Story Time this Sunday, October 30th
October 27, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is having a special Halloween Sensory Story Time on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm.
Sensory story times are geared towards children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the Autism Spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. We will use pre-school level books, songs and movement during these story times.
APSU’s popular Halloween Concert returns for 32nd year on October 28th
October 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – David Steinquest, Austin Peay State University professor of music, sat rubbing his gray beard, looking a little tired. For thirty-two years, he’s hosted the APSU Department of Music’s wildly popular Halloween Percussion Concert, and each fall, he tries to top the previous year’s performance.
“This is the biggest one ever,” he said, slumping in his chair. “I might have to just quit now.”
Fright on Franklin to offer safe trick-or-treating October 29th in Downtown Clarksville
October 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, Altra Federal Credit Union and the businesses downtown have combined forces for this year’s Fright on Franklin on Saturday, October 29th from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more in Historic Downtown Clarksville! Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frightening-ly fun Halloween-themed activities.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 16th, 2016
October 16, 2016
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: Fort Defiance Haunting, Youth Basketball League, Fright on Franklin and Zombie 5k Chase Race.
Clarksville’s Fort Defiance offers Haunting Experience for the Public
October 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 28th 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 four haunting tales of woe and terror based upon historical events. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think!
The Magical Work of Aaron Grayum Comes to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
October 7, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Through October 30th, 2016, the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery of the Customs House Museum features light-hearted paintings by Nashville Tennessee artist Aaron Grayum.
Large works featuring circus characters within powdery blue and yellow background dance throughout the gallery walls, lacing a sense of nostalgia into the contemporary paintings.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2016 Exhibits and Activities
September 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in October at the Museum are: Halloween Past, The Modern Whimsy of Aaron Grayum, 120th Anniversary of Lui Heimansohn, Plane Clarksville, Tammy O’Connor: Hand Shadows, Olen Bryant: Tennessee Treasure, Sixth Annual Laying Low Fundraiser, and Model Trains Fall Break Special.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s safe trick-or-treating “One Frightful Night” to be held Saturday in Downtown Clarksville
October 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, Altra Federal Credit Union and the downtown businesses have combined forces for this year’s One Frightful Night, also known as Fright on Franklin on Saturday, October 31st from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
One Frightful Night is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more in Historic Downtown Clarksville! Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frightening-ly fun Halloween-themed activities.
APSU’s 31st annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert is October 30th
October 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Don’t be afraid to come to the 31st annual Austin Peay State University Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. Bring all your fears and phobias, and let us scare them out of you!
Two performances are set for Friday, October 30th at 6:00pm and 8:00pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall in the Music/Mass Communications Building on the University campus.