Topic: July 4th

Community Centers closed Saturday

July 2, 2009 |

The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will be closed to the public Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

All three community centers will be open to the public on Friday, July 3rd.  The Summer Youth Program is observing the holiday on this day and will not be using the community centers.

For a complete list of community centers and contact information, visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec or call 645-7476.

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Closures for Independence Day Celebration

July 2, 2009 |

McGregor Park will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, July 2nd at 8:00p.m. to begin preparing for Friday’s Independence Day Celebration.  Any vehicles left in the park after this time will be towed at the owner’s expense.  The park will reopen to the public Friday evening at 5:00p.m. for the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration.

A few road closures will take place the day of the event and alternate routes will be provided. (See attached map.) The courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park will also be closed during the event.

Event guests are encouraged to park at the Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. The Clarksville Transit System will be providing free transportation to and from the event.  The first bus leaves the Dunn Center for McGregor Park at 5:30p.m., and the last will leave McGregor Park promptly at 10:15p.m. following the fireworks display.

The third annual Independence Day Celebration takes place this Friday night beginning at 6:00p.m. and is open to the public free of charge.

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Construction won’t slow July 4th travelers in Tennessee

June 29, 2009 |

Commissioner Halts Lane Closures Surrounding Holiday Period

Nashville – Road construction won’t slow travelers through Tennessee this July 4th holiday weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction that requires lane closures beginning at midnight on Thursday, July 2.

“We want travelers on Tennessee’s roadways to get to their destinations safely and efficiently,” said Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “Suspending lane closures during the holiday period is one way to ensure that travelers don’t have to contend with the additional stress of construction-related lane closures as they travel across our state.”

No lane closure activity will occur on interstates or state highways from midnight on Thursday, July 2 until 6:00 a.m. Monday, July 6. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. Some long-term lane closures will remain in place in order to ensure safety. «Read the rest of this article»

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In a word, “SPECTACULAR!”

By Turner McCullough Jr. | July 4, 2008 |

Clarksville’s Independence Day Fireworks Show Stunning Spectacle!

With three simultaneous fiery launches, the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day celebration took off with a profound determination to strut its stuff. And strut, it did! A fierce display of dazzling lights and pops, shimmering whistles and eye-popping star bursts filled the night sky at McGregor Park. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, the city gave its residents a truly impressive sight and sound extravaganza.

During the lead up to the fireworks show, a crowd of thousands gathered along the length of McGreggor Park with lawn chairs and blankets, strollers and assorted cooling diversions. Local area agencies set up convenience stands along with commercial vendors to offer iced water, bottled water, funnel cakes, kettle corn, hot dogs, burgers, snow cones, and a myriad of service information. Music performances by the Chris Robinson Band and Hypertension carried the crowd through the evening until the launch of the main event.

A comprehensive photo gallery is below the fold «Read the rest of this article»

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Watch “Independence Day” this July 4th!

By Turner McCullough Jr. | July 4, 2007 |

What better timing than this! The 1997 hit, “Independence Day” is the perfect video flick for the day. Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Mary McDonnel, Margret Colin, Robert Loggia,Vivica A. Fox,  Randy Quaid and Harvey Fierstein, this is THE FLICK you should view today.

Look at what it’s got going for it:

An American President whom the public embraces and believes, alien terrorists invade earth, bent on our destruction, high level government deception and intrigue, world allies looking to the U.S. for leadership, romantic and personal devotion, commitment and sacrifice, family cohesion, romance, ethnic and religious diversity, ACTION, drama and humor. That’s a lot of wallop in a single punch! «Read the rest of this article»

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Photo Gallery: Lighting up the Cumberland

By David W. Shelton | July 1, 2007 |

Every year, residents in Stewart County gather in Cumberland City, Tennessee to celebrate Independence Day on the last Saturday of June. We’re proud to present exclusive photos from this year’s event, which is a glimpse of Southern life in small-town Tennessee.

All photos by David W. Shelton

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