Recent Articles
- Austin Peay State University to hold First-Ever Womxn’s Empowerment Week
- NASA picks Futuristic Space Technology Concepts for Initial Study
- Austin Peay State University Baseball rallies to beat Army, 12-7
- APSU Volleyball defeats Eastern Illinois in Four Sets
- Austin Peay State University Women’s Golf finish Day One at Kiawah Island Classic
- Marsha Blackburn Report: Calling Out Wasteful Spending
- #20/#21 Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball rolls over Auburn, 88-54
- APSU Football downs Tennessee State at Fortera Stadium, 27-20
- Flash Flood Warning in effect for Clarksville-Montgomery County
- Ausitn Peay State University Men’s Golf travels to Florida for Southern Invitational
- Clarksville-Montgomery County under Tornado Watch until 10:00pm
- Roxy Regional Theatre March Book Readings by Ryan Bowie
- Tennessee Department of Health reports 694 new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus in Tennessee, February 28th, 2021
- APSU to host OVC Cross-Country Championships
- Austin Peay State University to begin administering COVID-19 Vaccine on March 2nd
- Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce March 2021 Events
- Leading Through Black Excellence by APSU: Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey
- Austin Peay State University Softball games today canceled due to Rain
- Clarksville-Montgomery County under Flood Watch until late Sunday night
- Leading Through Black Excellence by APSU: Shelia Bryant
Official Sites
- City of Clarksville, TN
- Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council
- Clarksville Department of Electricity
- Clarksville Gas and Water Department
- Clarksville Montgomery County School System
- Clarksville Police Department
- Clarksville, Montgomery County Economic Development Council
- Clarksville, TN Ordinances
- Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
- Fort Campbell, Ky
- Montgomery County Animal Control
- Montgomery County, Tennessee
- Montgomery County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office
Lighting up “Christmas on the Cumberland”
Christmas on the Cumberland is not just a city event but a regional attraction that is now open and free to the public.
Walking through a garden of holiday lights...
The City of Clarksville unwrapped its Christmas gift to the city Tuesday evening with the lighting of Christmas on the Cumberland, a holiday light display that is a top attraction not just to local residents but the region.
Bundled up and braving the cold at Christmas on the Cumberland
On a brisk and cold eve, a substantial crowd gathered, bundled in coats, scarfs, hats and mittens — a far cry from the 2007 event and its exceptionally temperatures that could have given Santa heat stroke under all that velvet suiting and flowing cape.
Hot chocolate and spice cider were in demand as two tables served up beverages to help revelers beat the chill in the air. Frances Sykes donned a Victorian gown to set the holiday spirit as she handed out programs for the evenings event.
J.T. Daniels of Eagle 94.3 FM emcee’d the event, with Pastor Scott Evans of the Grace Church of the Nazarene offering the invocation. Mayor Johnny Piper took time to acknowledge the city employees who have spent hundreds of hours installing this years holiday display.
APSU’s Honors Brass Quintet played a selection of holiday music for the early visitors, with Hypertension, a local and popular combo, taking center stage on the riverside terrace with some bluesy holiday and popular songs. Beside them was the switch to “turn on the lights.”
With a festive welcome, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in their sleigh, towing wagons of holiday trees and a collection of festive Nutcrackers.
Then with a collective press of the switch, Santa, Mayor Johnny Piper, and other officials lit up Christmas on the Cumberland.
Mayor Johnny Piper presents a print of the winning poster to its artist, Cori Marrott of Northeast Middle School
During this event, Public Information coordinator Tonya Vaden presented finalists and the winning artist in the Christmas on the Cumberland Art Contest, which was open to all Middle Schools in the Montgomery County school system. Of the hundreds of entries received, the winning artist was Cori Marrott of Northeast Middle School, who received a framed copy of her poster, which is being used to advertise the Christmas on the Cumberland event. Other winners include:
- Unity Christian Academy: Yu-Jeong Choi and Jaen Yeon Lee.
- Clarksville Academy: Matt Hyams and Amelia Mathis.
- New Providence Middle School: Rebecca Ratcliff and So Park.
- St. Mary’s Catholic School: Amanda Kelling and Nicole Mullins.
- Richview Middle School: Leann Smith and Alyssa Durant.
- Northeast Middle School: Cori Marriot and Alec Seeburger.
- Rossview Middle School: Analena Boehms and Kristen Johnson.
Christmas on the Cumberland is open 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Jan. 1 at the McGregor Park Riverwalk. The event is free and handicapped accessible.
Sections
Arts and Leisure, EventsTopics
Christmas on the Cumberland, City of Clarksville, Hypertension, Mayor Johnny Piper
Archives
- 2021: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2020: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2019: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2018: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2017: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2016: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2015: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2014: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2013: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2012: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2011: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2010: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2009: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2008: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2007: J F M A M J J A S O N D
- 2006: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Affiliated Web Sites
Full
Comments
You must be logged in to post a comment.