Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is proud to announce that Heritage Hall, the museum’s main exhibit gallery in the 1898 Customs House building will be named in honor of the Clarksville Jaycees Foundation.
 Artist concept of Customs House’s upcoming new exhibit “Becoming Clarksville: Honoring Legacies of Leadership” (Image by HealyKohler Design)
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Clarksville Jaycees Foundation to give $73,000 for Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship
June 27, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – A long-running project of the Clarksville Jaycees, the Clarksville Jaycees Gary Groves Memorial Athletic Scholarship at Austin Peay State University will receive a significant financial boost this week.
After a 67-year history in the community, the local Jaycees organization is dissolving. As a result, the club’s foundation will present $73,000 to endow fully the athletic scholarship during a brief presentation at 5:30pm, Thursday, June 28th at F&M Bank on Franklin Street. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksvillians gathered for annual Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN - The City of Clarksville gathered together to celebrate the holidays yesterday with the 51st Annual Clarksville Jaycees Christmas Parade. The streets were lined with people all trying to keep warm from the bitter wind and chill temperatures.
The Parade features area Businesses, Civic Groups, and Community Organizations. Each one competing in their category to the best in their division. The Divisions are Civic/Church (Churches, Community Organiations, Nonprofits, etc.); Corporate (City/County Government departments, Banks, Corporations, etc); Commercial (Small Businesses)
 The Clarksville Jaycees banner leads off the annual Christmas Parade
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Clarksville’s 4th Annual Downtown for the Holidays
December 1, 2010 |
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by celebrating this year at the 4th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and US Bank, in Downtown Clarksville, December 4th beginning at 3:00pm.
The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K sponsored by the City of Clarksville and R3. The race will begin at 3:00pm, followed by a youth run at 3:45pm. You can register now at www.active.com. Deadline to register is December 2nd.
 Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers rides in the 50th annual Clarksville Jaycees Christmas Parade
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Today is the final day of The North Tennessee State Fair
 2010 North Tennessee State Fair Midway - (Photo by Roland Woodworth)
Clarksville, TN – June 19th, 2010
Don’t miss it ! Today is the final day of The North Tennessee State Fair going on at the Clarksville Speedway.
Armbands for only $20.00 between 1:00pm and 6:00pm today and then all rides are tickets only. Gather your friends and family and enjoy a day in the midway with all the rides, games, food and fun. Their are rides and games for kids of all ages.
If you are running short on cash, there is an ATM maching right there on the midway next to the ticketbooth. «Read the rest of this article»
Mud Drags tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair
 Mud Drags - North Tennessee State Fair - (Roland Woodworth)
Clarksville, TN – June 18th, 2010.
It’s time for Mud Drags tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair. With lots of rain yesterday, the track should be nice and muddy and set for lots of mud slinging fun.
Just how fast can that car go down the track ? Your just gonna have to come out to the North Tennessee State Fair held at the Clarksville Speedway – 1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, Tennessee View Map You will not want to miss this show. «Read the rest of this article»
NAPA Crash for Cash Demolition Derby and Boxing tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair
Clarksville, TN – June 17th, 2010
Come on out and watch the NAPA Crash for Cash Demolition Derby and Boxing tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair.
If you like the sound of metal crashing, and smoke a spewing, you won’t want to miss out on tonight’s main event at the fair. Come on out to the Clarksville Speedway and make some noise for your favorite driver. «Read the rest of this article»
Welcome to the 2010 North Tennessee State Fair


Clarksville, TN – June 16, 2010
Get your friends and family together and head out to the 2010 North Tennessee State Fair. There is lots of fun, games and food for kids of all ages.
This year the Helicoptor Ride is back and you can see the fair from a different view for only $25.00 per person. This is going to be a popular attraction so plan to get there early as they only take up one person at a time.
The North Tennessee State Fair is held at the Clarksville Speedway again this year -1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, Tennessee View Map
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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
December 6, 2009 |
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s weekly 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:
- Community Center Activities
- Santa’s Workshop at Christmas on the Cumberland
- Two evenings at Santa’s Workshop coming to McGregor Park
- Downtown for the Holidays & The 50th Annual Clarksville Jaycee’s Christmas Parade
 Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers rides in the 50th annual Clarksville Jaycees Christmas Parade
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Celebrating 50 Years of Holiday Traditions: 2009 Christmas Parade Entry Forms Available
November 24, 2009 |
The City of Clarksville and Clarksville Jaycees are celebrating 50 Years of Holiday Traditions with the Clarksville Christmas Parade on December 5, 2009 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Clarksville. Organizations and businesses interested in entering this year’s parade can find parade rules and entry forms at the Downtown for the Holidays Web Site or at the City of Clarksville’s Web Site.
The 50th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade is a nighttime parade and therefore all floats require a minimum of 1,000 lights. Vehicles must have 250 lights, horses and motorcycles must have 100 lights each and walkers must have 25 lights.
Awards will be presented to 1st-3rd Place in each division: Civic/Church, Corporate and Commercial. Judging will be conducted from 3:30-4:15pm at Austin Peay State University in the parking lot between the Music/Mass Communications Building and Burt School. Winners will be acknowledged as they pass the judges’ stand on Public Square and will also be submitted to the newspaper. «Read the rest of this article»
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