Bikers Who Care annual Toy Run set for Saturday, September 17th
September 10, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Thousands of toys will be collected by Bikers Who Care (BWC) at this year’s Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party, a tradition of giving, now in its 41st year.
BWC announced that this year’s Toy Run will return to its pre-pandemic glory with a full weekend of events, September 16th – 18th, accompanying the nationally-known Saturday afternoon ride from Clarksville Speedway to Governor’s Square Mall, during which toys are delivered and collected, and eventually provided to families in need during the Christmas season.
Bikers Who Care annual Toy Run set for September 19th
August 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 10th, 2020, Bikers Who Care Director Bill Langford announced that this year’s BWC Toy Run will take place Saturday, September 19th, 2020.
Riders are encouraged to arrive at Liberty Park at 11:00am. They will depart for their scenic journey through Clarksville at 1:00pm and arrive at Appleton Harley-Davidson about 30 minutes later.
Clarksville’s Bikers Who Care hosts 15th annual Bikers Who Scare Haunted House
October 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The good folks from Bikers Who Care are back with their 15th Annual Bikers Who Scare Haunted House.
BWC member Steve Eckart says this year’s scare fest is bigger and better than ever, with lots of new rooms and more live actors.
“We are a 100% volunteer organization, and all the money we raise goes to BWC Children’s Charities,” Eckart said. “We love doing this, and we have hundreds of people go through here each weekend. It just gets bigger every year.”
15th annual Bikers Who Scare Haunted House.
New APSU scholarship honors victim of carbon monoxide poisoning
September 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At Kenwood High School on Tuesday, 18-year-old Skylar Hughes presented Austin Peay State University President Alisa White with a $25,000 check.
The money, which Skylar helped raise, will fund the Kathryn Watson Over Endowment—a new scholarship, named for Skylar’s former teacher, that will be awarded each year to a Kenwood graduate majoring in education at APSU.
The Kathryn Watson Over Endowment, created by Skylar Hughes, 18, to honor the memory of her former teacher Kathryn Watson Over who died along with four other people on Sept. 18, 2011 from carbon monoxide poisoning, is announced during a ceremony at Kenwood High School on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
Hilltop Supermarket’s “Karing for Kenai” Spring Festival a huge success
May 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 9th, Hilltop Supermarket held a Spring Festival event, “Karing for Kenai”. The event was a fundraiser for Kenai Payes Langley who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Kenai is a beautiful 13 year-old-young lady who lives in Clarksville, TN, with her mother and older sister, Hailey. Kenai is battling Stage 3 Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma Cancer. She has 8 tumors in the surrounding areas of her reproductive system.
Kenai Langley and her family at the “Karing for Kenai” event at Hilltop Supermarket.
G’s Pancake House to host Annual Pancake Eating Challenge Charity Fundraiser May 10th
April 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On May 10th, 2014, G’s Pancake House Restaurant, 803 South Riverside Drive, Clarksville TN, 37040, will hold the “The Ultimate Pancake Challenge Throwdown 5” Starting at 12:00noon.
Contestants will attempt to eat 2 monster size 16 inch pancakes in 30 minutes and the first to finish will win $500.00 in cash and prizes including a big screen HDTV. [Read more]
Red River Sirens Roller Derby Presents “Riot of the Ranks” Betty Bombers vs. Suzy Sailors
October 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens present “Riot of the Ranks”- Betty Bombers vs. Suzy Sailors.
The Red River Sirens have divided their team a second time this season to form the Betty Bombers and the Suzy Sailors in an intra-league bout on Saturday, November 10th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. This is the end of our 2012 season and we wanted to go out with a bang!
Riot of the Ranks
Bikers Who Care 31st Annual Leslie W. Watson Toy Run and Benefit Party this weekend
September 14, 2012
Written by Sherry Koontz-Howell
Clarksville, TN – 
The Bikers Who Care will host their 31st Annual Leslie W. Watson Toy Run and Benefit Party this weekend, September 14th-16th, at the Clarksville Speedway (1600 Needmore Road).
The weekend will include nightly bands, Street Bike Drags, Bike Show, Tatoo Contest, and Bikini Contests. Camping is allowed, and there will be plenty of vendors as well as food and drink.
Planters Bank Promotes Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to Assistant Vice President
June 11, 2012
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces the promotion of Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to assistant vice president/commercial banking.
“Both of these ladies have been with Planters Bank for several years now and have diligently worked from entry-level roles to commercial bankers. We are proud to have them on our team and appreciate their dedication,” said President and CEO Elizabeth McCoy. [Read more]
Tennessee Red White and Brewfest June 9th
June 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On June 9th, 2012 the Tennessee Red White and Brewfest will be held from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the Highway 76 Connector and Fire Station Road. Bring a bag chair and a thirst for fun.
One entrance fee of $25.00 includes the sampling of over 80 micro breweries and craft beer. On location will be multiple food vendors, cigar tent, live music and games. [Read more]
