Summer Night Lights kicks off with free basketball tournaments

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – It is almost time to kick off this summer’s edition of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program and this year we are starting off with free 5-on-5 basketball tournaments for ages 14 and older.

Anyone wishing to participate in these tournaments must be at the location no later than 5:45 p.m. to sign up. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Summer Night Lights creates a fun and exciting atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend their time during the summer months. “Our goal is just to provide these communities with an environment that is fun and safe,” says TaKeisha Ivery, Recreation Programmer for the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department.

The program will also feature a multitude of activities including a DJ, dance team competitions, local music artist performances, arts & crafts, motivational speakers, athletic competitions, and even free food. A meal is provided free of charge by Manna Café each night of the program. There will also be a step show featuring fraternities and sororities from Austin Peay State University.

Summer Night Lights will feature a total of six locations of summer fun on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. beginning June 8 and continuing through July 29. Locations include the Kleeman Community Center, Summit Heights, Bel-Aire Park, Pettus Park, Lincoln Homes, and Dixon Park. For specific location dates, see the following schedule:

• Kleeman Center, 166 Cunningham Lane
o Monday, June 8
o Monday, June 22
o Monday, July 6
o Monday, July 20

• Summit Heights, 20 Summit Heights
o Wednesday, June 10
o Wednesday, June 24
o Wednesday, July 8
o Wednesday, July 22

• Bel-Aire Park, 124 Marie Drive
o Monday, June 15
o Monday, July 13

• Lincoln Homes, 20j Howard Street
o Wednesday, June 17
o Wednesday, July 15

• Dixon Park, 117 South Tenth Street
o Monday, June 29
o Monday, July 27

• Pettus Park, 345 Farris Drive
o Wednesday, July 1
o Wednesday, July 29

For more information or to volunteer, contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at (931) 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/summernightlights.