Topic: Halloween

Clarksville Dental Center hosting candy buy back to benefit the United Way

November 6, 2009 |

10th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN “CANDY BUY BACK” to support United Way. Clarksville Dental Center is holding its 10th Annual Candy Buy Back. The doctors at Clarksville Dental Center are offering $1.00 per lb of candy, they will MATCH it with another dollar to be donated to United Way of Clarksville. Candy purchased from the”trick or treaters” will be sent to soldiers stationed overseas. Children and parents can bring their candy to 1301 Peachers Mill Road now through Monday November 9th – M-Th 8-8, Fri 8-4 and Sat 8-3. Any questions please call 931-572-9152.

Meet the new ball coach

By Vicki Davis | November 1, 2009 |

It was easy to forget prior to kick-off a football game was being played on Halloween night. Not only was Lane Kiffin keeping in the headlines with his comments regarding the officiating at the Alabama game, the fan base was distracting itself with a fashion controversy. Were the Vols going to appear in black jerseys? More importantly, should they? After all, black is not a traditional Tennessee color, and UT is nothing if not a school grounded in tradition.

Another UT tradition is losing to Steve Spurrier. Stretching back to his first job as a head coach at Duke, the Vols have a 5-13 record against him. Philip Fulmer had a particularly dismal 3-8 record against the Old Ball Coach.

Old Ball Coach, meet the New Ball Coach. «Read the rest of this article»

THP urges motorists beware: Drunk Driving will not be tolerated!

October 30, 2009 |

Don’t let Halloween Turn into a Horror Story

NASHVILLE — Halloween is a fun night for both children and adults, but the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) remind parents, children and especially motorists to do their part to make sure that everyone gets home safely.  The celebration can quickly turn into a real night of horror if someone is hurt by a carless or impaired driver.

“With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we want to make sure revelers aren’t taking the party to the roadways, putting trick-or-treaters and responsible motorists at risk,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell.  “Law enforcement officers throughout Tennessee will be out in full force arresting and removing drunk drivers from our roadways.”

Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to drunk drivers. «Read the rest of this article»

Don’t get spooked this Halloween, stay safe and connected

October 29, 2009 |

Over the years, Halloween observance has evolved into a light-hearted celebration associated with candy and fun-spirited pranks. Though tales of wicked witches, evil goblins and ghost haunting are merely part of the fun, safety precautions remain a necessary part of the merriment. High-tech devices and apps can also ensure that you don’t get spooked!

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates tallied 36 million trick-or-treaters roaming the streets on All Hallows’ Eve in 2008. Previous years have shown Halloween as one of the heaviest wireless-calling days of the year. Halloween typically ranks among the most popular days for picture or video messaging.  Last year MMS volume spiked 44 percent on Halloween over the previous week!

That is why AT&T has compiled a list of safety tips to keep in mind before your children hit the streets in search of goodies: «Read the rest of this article»

A whisper of smoke

October 29, 2009 |

The enduring legend of the Bell Witch.

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned ghost story—especially one that involves real people and real places. Forty-five miles northwest of Nashville is the quiet town of Adams, Tennessee. At first glance, Adams appears to be a remarkably ordinary rural community. But the town welcome sign on old Highway 41—adorned with a broom-riding witch—tells you otherwise. Many municipalities would deny that anything out-of-the-ordinary occurs within its boundaries, but in Adams, unexplained paranormal disturbances are just part of the community’s history. Since the early 19th century this small farming town has been home to the legend of the Bell Witch.

While historians disagree about the details, the general account of the Bell Witch haunting goes something like this: In the early 1800s, a farmer named John Bell moved from North Carolina to Adams, and was subsequently poisoned by the hand of a supernatural entity. For the next several years, Bell and his family were terrorized by paranormal disturbances of an unknown origin. Eyewitness accounts, reams of historical documents and numerous personal testimonies would indicate that something remarkable happened to the simple, God-fearing, Bell family. But the question remains, “What?” «Read the rest of this article»

Edgar Allen Poe tales brought to life

October 28, 2009 |

Journey through the mysterious mind of Edgar Allen Poe this Halloween. Saturday, October 31^st, the Roxy Regional Theatre presents several tales from Poe’s anthology.

Descend into the macabre madness of murderers, merry-makers, and haunted souls described in grotesque detail by a master of language. Jay Doolittle and three accomplices will bring to life poetic favorites such as “The Cask of Amantillado”, “The Masque of The Red Death”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “The Raven”.

This special performance will be open to the public only on October 31^st at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 13 and younger. Purchase online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, or call (931) 645-7699 during regular box office hours (9am-2pm, weekdays).

A cornerstone of entertainment in historic downtown Clarksville, the Roxy Regional Theatre delivers live professional productions with skilled and experienced actors from across the United States. Roxy Regional Theatre is located at 100 Franklin Street.

Peter Jordan brought a hauntingly good time to APSU

By Bill Larson | October 27, 2009 |

Austin Peay State University’s Homecoming festivities continued last night with a visit by Paranormal Researcher Peter Jordan. Mr Jordan has spent 30 years investigating things that often cannot be explained by scientific means.

Peter Jordan traces his interest in the paranormal back to a childhood fascination with magic, nurtured by stories of the feats of Harry Houdini. As a young boy Peter spent many an afternoon imagining just how Houdini was able to do what he did. Houdini, after the death of his mother turned to spiritualists and mediums, but found them to be nothing but frauds, so he began debunking their “tricks.” Thus it was a natural fit for Peter to become an investigator of the Paranormal as well.

Peter Jordan talks about a image showing the figure of a young boy.

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Teenagers who vandalize may face serious consequences

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | October 25, 2009 |

Some parents consider children who vandalize the property of others to be “just kids having fun.” Is that your opinion?

A tradition in some communities is the “rolling” of other people’s lawns. Young people go to the store and buy huge quantities of toilet paper. They then arrive in the middle of the night at the victim’s lawn and throw toilet paper as high as possible in every tree in sight. They relish the thought that the other person will be cleaning up the mess while they’re home in bed.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

By Parks and Recreation | October 18, 2009 |

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:

• Kleeman Haunted Mansion
• First ever Fright on Franklin
• Community Centers
• Downtown Market Closing for the season

We hope everyone who attended Friday night’s Jammin’ in the Alley had an enjoyable time. Friday’s concert concluded the Jammin’ in the Alley concert series for this year. But, do not fret. The popular series is set to return in the spring with another great lineup of music, dancing, food and fun.

In the meantime, check out some of the other fun events Parks and Recreation has coming up this fall and winter. «Read the rest of this article»

The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

By Parks and Recreation | October 11, 2009 |

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:

• Bark Park
• Halloween events
• Community Center Hours
• Safety Saturday Day

A mother and daughter look for the perfect Pumpkin at Boyd's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday October 10th.

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