50 Plus Games return May 8-13

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Adults 50 and up can register now through April 30 for Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s 50 Plus Games. 

This year’s events will be held May 8-13 at venues across Clarksville, includin...

Fort Defiance to offer guided tour of Sevier Station

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Join local historians and reenactors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 25, 2023,  for a tour of Sevier Station, located at 326 Walker St.

Sevier Station was built in 1792 on a 640-acre parcel purchased with th...

Billy Dunlop Park to close temporarily for Scout event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A few times each year, Clarksville Parks and Recreation allows exclusive use of Billy Dunlop Park by local Scout groups. 

Two upcoming Scout events will close the park from Friday, March 17 to Monday, March ...

Queen City Road Race returns to Liberty Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has announced that the annual Queen City Road Race will return to Liberty Park this May alongside a Health and Fitness Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. 

This year’s presenting s...

Mayor’s Youth Council accepting applications

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Are you a junior or senior high school student interested in the political system? Do you want to work directly with the Mayor and City officials as a representative of City youth? If so, the Mayor’s Youth...

Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts hiring event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host open interviews for summer positions at two separate times and locations.

• Sat, March 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Kleeman Recreation Center (166 Cunningham Ln.)
• Tue, March 21, 2...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation Introduces Family Formal

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The whole family can now dress to impress and dance the night away! 

Clarksville Parks & Recreation announces Family Formal, a brand new event that will be held from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. on April 8, 2023, at...

Clarksville Parks & Recreations Seeks Participants for Senior Focus Groups

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation is hosting a focus group for people ages 60 and up, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 11, 2023, at the Crow Recreation Center. 

Focus group volunteers will be provided a pre...

Registration for Spring Youth Ball Leagues Opens

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With a little over a month until Spring is officially here, Clarksville Parks & Recreation is gearing up for its Spring Youth and Adult ball leagues. The leagues focus on sportsmanship, team play, and fun for al...

City of Clarksville to give away Free Tree Seedlings for Arbor Day

City of Clarksville to give away Free Tree Seedlings for Arbor Day

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Clarksville residents will be able to receive up to five free tree seedlings (per person) on March 10 at this year’s Arbor Day Celebration at Liberty Park, hoste...

City-wide Pickleball Doubles Tournament Opens for Registration

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – It’s sweeping the nation, and not to be outdone, Clarksville Parks and Recreation will have a Pickleball Doubles Tournament on April 22, 9 a.m., at the City’s three Recreation Centers.

All skill l...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation Releases 2022 Annual Report

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –Today Clarksville Parks & Recreation announced the release of its 2022 Annual Report. The 30-page digital document is a collection of statistics, stories, and images from the past calendar year.

As the City of Clarksville ...

Fort Defiance to host the Surrender of Clarksville event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.

The surrender of Clarksville was a...

City of Clarksville employees celebrate years of service at 2023 Pin Breakfast

City of Clarksville employees celebrate years of service at 2023 Pin Breakfast

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville celebrated employees for years of continued service yesterday at its annual Employee Pin Breakfast.

The event recognizes city employees ...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation hosts annual Spring Break Camp

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Spring Break Camp during the week of March 6-10. The camp is held at Burt Cobb, Kleeman, and Crow Recreation Centers. Participants may choose which location to attend.

Th...

Billy Dunlop Park to close temporarily for Scout event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Billy Dunlop Park will be closed January 20-22 for a Scout event. The park will reopen at dawn on January 23.

The Blueway access point will be closed during this event. Robert Clark Park and its access point will als...

Author Mark Zimmerman to speak at Fort Defiance

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Author and amateur historian Mark Zimmerman will speak at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21 at Fort Defiance. His lecture will detail more about the role Middle Tennessee and Nashville played in the Western Theater...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation Announces New Event—Clarksville Social

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Looking for a date night, a night out with friends, or a great reason to get out of the house this winter? Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host a brand new event, Clarksville Social, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on F...

Movies in the Park closes with viewers choice ‘Matilda’

News Release

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

For Immediate Release

Movies in the Park closes with viewers choice ‘Matilda’

Food trucks and pre-show activities available

CLARKSVILLE, TN. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host Movies in the Park sponso...

Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives national accreditation

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earned its place among the nation’s top parks and recreation agencies with its accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation A...

Riverfest 33 is this weekend! Here's what you need to know

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Join the City of Clarksville along the banks of the Cumberland River on Sept. 9 & 10, 2022 to celebrate the cultural diversity of our city through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities...

Shuttle services offered for Women of Clarksville Expo

CLARKSVILLE, TN - During the Women of Clarksville Expo on August 27, parking at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center will be reserved for vendors and food trucks. In order to create the best experience possible and reduce tra...

City breaks ground on Exit 8 Athletic Complex

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Work on the Exit 8 Athletic Complex is officially underway as crews began moving dirt last week at the site.

Located south of the intersection of Rossview Road and International Boulevard, Phase 1 of the new Athletic Complex will include ...

Movies in the Park returns with ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

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Clarksville Parks & Recreation establishes new community program “The Hub”

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation, with the support of local community partners, will host a community wellness hub on August 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and continue on the fourth Tuesday of each month at B...

City offices to close June 20 to observe Juneteenth

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville offices will be closed and City employees will have a paid holiday on Monday, June 20 to observe Juneteenth as an official City holiday.

City pools, golf courses, and recreation centers will be closed as well.&n...

City recognizes 130 employees and employee of the year for honorable public service

 Every year, since 2020, the City of Clarksville and Mayor Joe Pitts reserve a special date to thank all City employees for their dedication and commitment to public service during the Cause for Applause event.

To keep up with tradition, the City ...