This prestigious award recognizes the top ten percent of high-performing businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor.com. In order to receive this honor, Country Inn & Suites had to consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor.com travelers.

“We are just over the moon about this honor and we strive so hard to provide the best customer service to our visitors,” said Donna Martinez, General Manager of Country Inn & Suites.

According to TripAdvisor.com, Country Inn & Suites received a majority of excellent reviews with people complimenting the friendly, warm service, price point and the facility.

Country Inn & Suites, by Carlson, is located at 3075 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and can be found online at www.countryinns.com.

“I ask all Clarksvillians to join me as we remember those heroes who make our nation safer and our community richer as well as those who have died defending us,” said Mayor Kim McMillan. “As we gather with family and friends this holiday, let’s thank those men and women who so quietly, honorably and professionally protect our freedom.”

City offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 for regularly scheduled hours.

3rd Annual Warrior Week Car, Truck, and Bike Show

The entry fee is free if you pre-register by noon, June 29th. Registration day of the event is from 9:00am until 10:00am and costs $10.00. You can register online here.

Judging begins at 11:30am. All show vehicles must be detailed and ready to be judged by 11:00am. Show area opens at 9:00am for late entries.

Over 30 Trophies Will Be Awarded

• Best Classic Car/Truck 1980 & older
• Best Paint Car/Truck/Bike
• Best In Show Car
• Best In Show Truck
• Best in Show Bike
• Best Modified Car
• Best Modified Truck
• Best Under Construction Car/Truck Bike
• Best Stock Car
• Best Stock Truck
• Mayor’s Choice Car
• Mayor’s Choice Truck
• Mayor’s Choice Bike
• Outstanding Unit Participation

For more information contact go to http://www.cityofclarksville.com/warriorweek or contact Deanna McLaughlin at 931.645.0315 or email:

Because seating is “general admission,” it pays to get here around 5:00pm to get both a good parking spot and a good viewing spot on the lawn.

Jazz on the Lawn

As always, there are some terms and conditions called the “Rules of the Beach”.

Please bring with you: your friends, a picnic, and a blanket and/or lawn chairs.

Please DO NOT bring with you: pets, grills, and outside alcohol. Also, please pick up your trash! We provide dozens of trash receptacles around the lawn.

Beachaven Vineyards and Winery is located at 1100 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville, TN.

This year’s tournament will see participants from all over the South, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North and South Carolina. There are 175 boaters scheduled to compete in the tournament. Teams will be pre-fishing June 2nd-4th, with the actual tournament competition taking place June 5th-7th.

“With the great fishery we have in the Cumberland River/Lake Barkley, the success of this tournament could open our city up to future fishing tournaments,” said Head.

The teams that will be competing were chosen at each State’s Tournament or during their State Tournament Trail. While in Clarksville, they will be fishing for top team honors, as well as top individual honors. The top team will go home with not only part of the cash prize, but also a years worth of bragging rights as the best bass fisher in the South. The top two fishermen from each team will also compete in the 2014 National Federation Championship.

There will be an estimated 70 boats in Clarksville during the week, with tournament competition launching each morning at the Clarksville Marina. The event is free and open for the public to attend, with official weigh-ins beginning at 3:00pm on Wednesday.

“The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to work with the Tennessee Bass Federation during their tournament,” said Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of the CVB. “We have activities planned for the participants and their families that will show off all the amenities and attractions that Clarksville has to offer.”

Montgomery County, TN

City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by LTC (Retired) Norman “Greg” Lane, US Army Reserve, who currently serves as the Battalion Executive Officer of Austin Peay State University’s ROTC.

The colors were posted by the Elester Garner Chapter of the 555th Triple Nickel as members of the Gold Star Wives look on during last year’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

Special tribute will be given as we honor the family of Sgt. Jacob Michael Schwallie, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2012, as his name is added to the Montgomery County War Memorial.

Veterans Memorial Park is located at 1300 Madison Street, at the rear of the Montgomery County Health Department, with parking available at Veterans Plaza. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the William O. Beach Civic Hall, Veterans Plaza.

For more information, contact the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization at 931.553.5173 or .

Les Miserables takes place in 19th century France where Jean Valjean breaks parole and is hunted by policeman Javert. Later he agress to take care of factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. That decision changes their lives forever.

Movies in the Park to show Les Miserables June 1st

Visit, www.cityofclarksville.com/moviesinthepark now thru July 12th to vote on the People’s Choice movie. The movie with the most votes will be shown at Liberty Park on August 10th.

Special thanks to our sponsors for their support to make free outdoor movies possible. Movies in the Park sponsors include One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, The Leaf-Chronicle, Bojangles, Clarksville Family Magazine, Altra Federal Credit Union, The YMCA of Clarksville, Lamar Advertising, and Premier Medical Group.

All information on Movies in the Park, including a full schedule, is available at www.cityofclarksville.com/moviesinthepark.

Movies in the Park are FREE and open to the public.

The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Community Centers will also be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

City pools will open for business Saturday, May 25th, and will remain open on Memorial Day.

For more details on Clarksville Parks and Recreation operating hours, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.

The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million.

The 12 awarded programs are adapted and tailored proven best practices from across the state and contribute to the Network’s mission to establish a college-going culture in all Tennessee communities.

The grant will fund dual enrollment fees for students in the Middle College High School at Austin Peay State University and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy at Kenwood High School. While the HOPE lottery scholarship covers some of the cost of enrolling in college courses while students are in high school, it doesn’t cover 100% of the cost. The grant will provide funds to cover the course, as well as textbooks or materials needed in the class.

“This was our most competitive competition to date and the decisions were extremely difficult,” said Bob Obrohta, the Network’s executive director. “The awarded programs reflect the need to serve a broad spectrum of underserved populations, all types of communities, and a variety of strategies as we strive to reach Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s goal of 55 percent of the population having a degree or certification by 2025. There is no one silver bullet.”

“Tennessee must continue to create and expand partnerships and initiatives that make degrees accessible, affordable, and valuable,” said Richard Rhoda, executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. “Through investments like those announced today, the Network continues its partnership with the state to increase college attainment among all Tennesseans.”

Bradley County Schools, Clarksville Montgomery County Schools, Lead Academy (Nashville), Meigs County High School, Milan Special School District, and Scotts Hill High School (Henderson County) will all receive about $40,000 to implement their proposed onsite, transition, and pre-dual and dual enrollment programs.

Pellissippi State Community College (Knoxville, $37,982) will use the funding to serve military veterans, while Volunteer State Community College (Gallatin, $26,860) will serve adult students.

[320left]“The CMCSS program funded by this grant will provide needed depth for our students in the targeted schools who are enrolling in dual enrollment courses. These are bright students who are preparing for their future in higher education.” Representative Joe Pitts

Southwest Tennessee Development District (Jackson, $40,000) will create 11 college access centers in area high schools that can be used to navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes. Martha O’Bryan Center’s and Oasis Center’s awarded programs (Nashville) will use grant funds to provide support and assistance to help current college students persist through challenges and stay enrolled in higher education. Creative arts nonprofit, Southern Word, ($20,000) will serve high school and college students from across the state through the creation of spoken word troupes.

The Network received 79 grant applications in its 2013 competition. The winning 12 projects will serve 27,000 students and families across the state, bringing the total number of students and family members served through Network grants to 60,500. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) are key partners of the Network and helped identify model best practices from across the state.

For brief descriptions of each project or to learn more about the Network, visit tncollegeaccess.org

For more information, please contact Wendy Tabor, , 615.983.6909.

Clarksville, TN

The Civil War Summer Camp, instructed by Karel Biggs, focuses on the American Civil War. Students will learn more about the people, events, vocabulary, songs, food, drills, clothing and flags associated with the War.

Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.

Pre-registration is required and available through June 1st at For Defiance, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office or online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. Classes are limited to 12 participants so sign up today!

For a more information, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com or call 931.472.3351.