Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 22nd, 2014
June 22, 2014
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: Movies in the Park features ‘Wizard of Oz’, Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park and Adaptive Yoga to start in July.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to open Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park (photo courtesy city of Clarksville)
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration to take place at Liberty Park July 3rd
June 21, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the seventh annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 at Liberty Park for food, fun and entertainment for the entire family.
The event is free and begins at 6:30pm. Seating is available throughout the park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Concert Series “Liberty Live” starts this Saturday, June 21st
June 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, June 21st, the City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department will introduce it’s new, outdoor concert series at Liberty Park, located at 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
“Liberty Live” Concert Series starts June 21st.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature “Raiders of the Lost Ark” this Saturday, June 14th
June 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, June 14th, at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville. ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ rated PG, and brought to you by the Clarksville Area YMCA, will be shown at approximately 8:30pm (dependent on sunset).
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” is about archeologist Indiana Jones’ (played by Harrison Ford) adventure to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do.
Raiders of the Lost Ark playing this Saturday at Clarksville Parks and Recreations Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host “Fun with Fido” event for dog-lovers June 21st
June 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and Gateway Realty/A+ Property Management is excited to host Fun with Fido, a new event series to promote an active lifestyle for you and your four-legged family member.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum June 2014 Exhibits and Activities
May 27, 2014
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.
In the month of June, the Museum will feature The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, There’s No Place Like Oz, Anne Bagby: Layered Expressions, Figuratively Speaking: National Juried Exhibition, Serving Abroad: Through Their Eyes by Lincoln Schatz, Greg Williamson: With the Troops, It’s All in Your Head, Draw Me a Story, and The Tin Woodman Gets His Heart.
Serving Abroad: Through Their Eyes by Lincoln Schatz.
New City of Clarksville Concert Series “Liberty Live” kicks off June 21st
May 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department will introduce a new, outdoor concert series on Saturday, June 21st, at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
“Liberty Live” Concert Series starts June 21st.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature ‘Turbo’ Saturday, May 24th
May 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, has kicked off its ninth season! The series continues Saturday, May 24th, at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville.
‘Turbo,’ rated PG, will be shown at approximately 8:15pm (dependent on sunset).
This Saturday Clarksville’s Movies in the Park shows ‘Turbo’ at Heritage Park.
Rain can’t drown out the 2014 APSU Governor’s Bass Tournament
May 13, 2014
Paris Landing, TN – On Saturday, in spite of storming weather, several hundred fishermen in 227 boats gathered at the Paris Landing State Park Marina for the 20th Annual Austin Peay State University Governor’s Bass Tournament.
Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding. This year’s turnout was likely suppressed by the weather which resulted in a slightly lower turnout.
Brian Cook and Calvin Cothron, of Springfield, Tennessee were declared the winners of the 20th Annual Governors Bass Tournament with a 24.71 pound stringer of bass.
20th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th
May 2, 2014
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just a week away.
This year’s edition, which will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park, promises to be more accessible for entrants and families alike.
Last May entrants were forced to use the back entrance because of flooding. Despite that obstacle, the tourney drew 282 boats — 14 more than in 2012.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
