Parks and Rec Report for December 4th
December 5, 2011
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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Adult Volleyball League Seeks Players
- Pictures with Santa
- Silver Social- December 17th
- Try Scuba Class
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Aqua Zumba
- Story Tellers
Santa Claus visits Clarksville Community Centers
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mr. Claus himself will be making appearances at each of our three community centers this December.
Families are welcome to take photos of their children as they visit Santa, enjoy snacks and games, all at no cost. [Read more]
The Lighting of Christmas on the Cumberland Signals the Start of the 2011 Holiday Season
November 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville kicked off the 13th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland last night, which continues until January 1st. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan kicks off the 2011 Christmas on the Cumberland with the assistance of Santa and Mrs. Claus
Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 22nd
November 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights! Join the City of Clarksville and US Bank as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 13th year with a grand opening ceremony, November 22nd at 6:30pm at McGregor Park’s RiverWalk.
The grand opening will feature the official lighting of the Cumberland by Mayor Kim McMillan along with special guests, Channel 4 News Snowbird, and the jolly old man himself- Santa Claus!
A young girl visiting with Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland 2010.
Historic Downtown Businesses Host Holiday Open House
November 2, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, November 5th, The Downtown Clarksville Association and Downtown merchants will be hosting a Holiday Open House during our regular business hours.
Participating businesses include: ARTifacts Emporium, Hodgepodge, Ingredients, Rogate’s Boutique, Fleur de Lis, Creative Corner at Hodgepodge and more.
Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gives the gift of Christmas to area children
December 8, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Kiwanis Clubs gathered together on December 7th 2010 to bring the joy of Christmas into the hearts of 216 children from the Headstart program and various area child care centers. The annual Children’s Christmas Party is a partnership between the Hilldale and Downtown Kiwanis Clubs, and was organized and chaired by Andrew Hale, and Matt Dyce.
It all kicked off on Monday when roughly 50 people gathered at First Baptist Church to wrap over $7,000 in toys purchased from area Walmarts. The Walmart Corporation gave the Kiwanis Club a generous discount as a donation to the program. The Toy’s included Disney Princess Dolls, Hasbro’s Littlest Petshop dolls, children’s books, Nerf Weather Blitz All-Conditions Footballs, Fisher-Price Dora the Explorer Mega Tunes Guitars, winter hats and gloves, Tonka Lights & Sound – Rescue Force trucks and helicopters, and Road rippers – Street Screamers cars.
The wrapping of the gifts for the Kiwanis Club Children's Christmas Party
Santa pays a visit to Clarksville’s place for family fun!
November 28, 2010
Clarksville, TN – After enjoying this year’s Thanksgiving Feast and shopping marathon, head out to RiverView Mounds Century Farm and spend some time relaxing with your loved ones. The farm is offering pictures and visits with Santa among many more activities.
After accepting their award this year for Clarksville’s Best Place for Family Fun, the Rineharts immediately contacted the North Pole to find out if Santa would be able to return this year. The North Pole management has been able to accommodate their special request, but, Santa’s busy schedule will only allow him to participate four weekends this year. Luckily, he is joined by Rudolph, his elves and even Mrs. Claus! [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
November 22, 2010
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:
- Quick Silver Social Photos
- Community Centers closed for Thanksgiving
- Pool workers needed
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Pool Passes
- Adult Basketball League
- Downtown for the Holidays
- Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Free Pictures with Santa
- Indoor Soccer Program
Senior's dance at the Quicksilver Social at the Kleeman Community Center
Behind the legend of St. Nick…
December 8, 2008
Take a moment, close your eyes and picture Santa Claus.
You have probably just pictured an older plump man with a bright, fire engine red, fur trimmed coat with matching hat, a broad black belt and gold buckle. He would be wearing shiny black boots, with a full mane of long white hair curled perfectly at the ends. You have just pictured Mr. Haddon Sundblom’s 1931 depiction of St. Nicholas for the Coca Cola company! That famous print not only boosted Coca Cola sales that winter, it set the standard for what we know today as Santa Claus.
So if that is not Santa Claus, who is? [Read more]
