Downtown @ Sundown continues in September
August 31, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, September 6th, 2019, the Downtown Commons’ Downtown @ Sundown Concert series continues from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Christian rock group, Awaken will perform at 7:00pm, with rock group Sedona taking the stage at 9:00pm.
Join us for a night of FREE music and fun. Food and activity vendors will be on hand and other food is also available in several of the downtown restaurants.
The rock group Sedona headlines Downtown @ Sundown Friday, September 6th.
Celebrating a Tennessee Triumph: New monument to honor Clarksville’s suffragists
August 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On a July afternoon in 1914, more than 75 people crowded into a house on Madison Street for a meeting of the newly established Clarksville Equal Suffrage League.
The women who joined the league that afternoon spent the next six years facing ridicule and threats of violence in the pursuit of their goal – earning women the right to vote.
A woman casts her first vote in this miniature replica of the statue. (APSU)
Downtown @ Sundown to feature Logan Mize this Friday
August 13, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – This Friday, August 16th, 2019, is the next Downtown @ Sundown Concert series at the Downtown Commons from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Country singer/songwriter, Logan Mize will headline with local group the Tennessee Pluckers opening the night. Mize has been touring the country since 2009, and his latest album, “Come Back Road” was released in 2017.
Logan Mize plays at Downtown @ Sundown this Friday at the Downtown Commons.
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits APSU to congratulate University’s military, veteran summer graduates
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 7th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) got a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to congratulate the University’s graduating military and veteran students.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn attends Austin Peay State University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony. (APSU)
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Military Veterans
August 9, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is celebrating its 75th year of serving military veterans primarily in Clarksville-Montgomery County.
To commemorate this significant achievement, the VSO is hosting a celebration on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Veterans Plaza located at 350 Pageant Lane in Clarksville.
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Military Veterans on August 24th.
Montgomery County Ranks Second-Highest of all Tennessee Counties for Tourism Growth
August 8, 2019
Visitor Spending in Montgomery County Tops $244.7 Million in 2018
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County saw the second-highest growth rate in tourism spending of all 95 Tennessee counties during 2018. Direct travel spending increased 9.12% over 2017, for a record-high of $244.7 million.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced Tuesday that the state hit a record-high $22 billion in domestic and international travel spending, up 6% from 2017.
Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell, Visit Clarksville Sales Director Frances Manzitto, Governor Bill Lee and Visit Clarksville Executive Director Theresa Harrington at the Governor’s announcement of the 2018 economic impact of travel on Tennessee. (Ed Rode)
111th Lone Oak Picnic has fantastic turnout
August 3, 2019
Cunningham, TN – Last Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the Central Civitan held the 111th Annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Club building located at 275 Highway 13.
This free event featured live music, inflatables for the kids, face painting, silent auction, a car cruise in and off course the BBQ the picnic is famous for.
Great day, great crowd, great weather, one hundred and eleven years of doing this and going strong,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “This is one of the biggest and best organized community events that I have ever been to in Montgomery County. Talking to other Sheriffs that go to events across the state, they say the same thing.”
111th annual Lone Oak Picnic
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts “Day with the Dead” at Fort Defiance
July 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Austin 10th, 2019, come out and join Clarksville Parks and Recreation for a meet and greet with historical residents of Clarksville’s past from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center and Civil War Park, located at 120 Duncan Street.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Music 4 Mercy plays at Downtown @ Sundown this Friday
July 29, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Downtown Commons’ Downtown @ Sundown Concert series is this Friday, August 2nd from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
In honor of musician and educator, Mercy Yrabedra, Music 4 Mercy is made up of her former students as well as some new blood.
This 10-piece band is full of soul and funk.
Downtown @ Sundown features Music 4 Mercy this Friday at Downtown Commons.
Clarksville Arts & Heritage seeks Artwork Submissions for 2020 Calendar
July 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the 12th annual Cultural Calendar. Each month will feature an artist’s work and highlight upcoming arts and heritage events.
Submitted work will be juried to determine which piece is featured each month, as well as which artwork appears on the cover. As in years past, calendars will be available through AHDC’s website, as well as in the Customs House Museum’s “Seasons” gift shop and other locations around town.
Artwork Submissions wanted for 2020 Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
