Topic: Cumberland River

Clarksville to host Southern Division Bass Tournament

May 24, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Bass Federation, Inc., part of the largest Grass Roots Bass Fishing organization in the country, will be hosting the 2013 Southern Divisional Tournament at the Clarksville Marina at Liberty Park June 5th-7th.

This year’s tournament will see participants from all over the South, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North and South Carolina. There are 175 boaters scheduled to compete in the tournament. Teams will be pre-fishing June 2nd-4th, with the actual tournament competition taking place June 5th-7th. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts to host 9th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference

May 20, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council is partnering with the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the APSU President’s Office and the Tennessee Arts Commission to once again bring acclaimed authors and poets to town for the Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.

The event will be June 6th and 7th at the APSU Morgan University Center.

Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference

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Clarksville Montgomery County Area under a Flood Watch until Sunday

May 4, 2013 |

Montgomery County, TN – Another round of heavy rainfall is expected this weekend which could lead to area flooding and the rise of the Cumberland River.

An upper level disturbance will continue to move across Middle Tennessee today and will develop into a steady, moderate to heavy rainfall lasting into Sunday, May 4th.

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Cumberland River and Red River have crested in Clarksville and are subsiding

By Bill Larson | April 29, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland River has crested at Clarksville at 47.65ft at 10:30pm on April 28th 2012. This is the 10 highest flood on record passing the 47.40 ft record set February 17th 2003. At 46 feet, the left bank of the Cumberland River overflows and flooding officially begins in Clarksville. For comparison purposes the May 2010 floods crested at 62.58 ft.

McGregor Park is closed with most of the walkways and all of the Plaza’s underwater. Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation maintenance employees had already removed their equipment from their storerooms beneath the River Center the previous day as a precaution. Early this morning workers were on hand monitoring the river levels and attempting to keep the flood debris from settling in the stairwells

Mark Tummons the Director of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation surveys the flooded Liberty Park

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Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 6th and 7th, 2013

April 29, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in partnership with Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Arts Commission, is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held June 6th and 7th, 2013, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.

We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker Frye Gaillard, who has written extensively on Southern race relations, politics and culture as the author or editor of over twenty books, including Cradle of Freedom: Alabama and the Movement That Changed America and The Books That Mattered: A Reader’s Memoir.

Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference

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Cumberland Winds Concert Band performing today at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library

April 27, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Winds Concert Band will entertain with a variety of traditional and popular musical styles including show tunes and music from movie scores at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 27th in the atrium of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.

This is a musical event for the entire family. «Read the rest of this article»

Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs for April

March 30, 2013 |

Fort Campbell, KY – Join Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs as they enjoy the warmer spring weather. They’ll start the month off with a Whitewater Kayaking Pool Clinic on April 6th from 8:30am to 11:00am at Gardner Indoor Pool. Ages 12 and up are invited to participate.

Come out and let the staff work with you on various techniques which include boat selection, proper fitting, paddle strokes, bracing and even the Eskimo roll. This session is designed for all experience levels. The cost is $25.00 and preregistration is required by 4:00pm on April 4th. «Read the rest of this article»

First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 7th in Downtown Clarksville

March 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The First Thursday Art Walk returns on Thursday, March 7th in downtown Clarksville.  Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, this self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more, takes place in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent. «Read the rest of this article»

Riverview Inn sponsors Valentine’s event

January 28, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverview Inn is hosting a “sweetheart” of a deal for you and your favorite Valentine.  If you’re looking for something special, for that “special someone”, then join the “sweethearts” at the Riverview Inn. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department to hold Public Involvement Workshop January 24th

January 16, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department will hold a Public Involvement Workshop, Thursday, January 24th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Main office for residents to learn more about two potential projects identified in the 1999 Greenways Master Plan, which will complete a major section of the city’s riverside pedestrian trail development initiative. «Read the rest of this article»

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