City of Clarksville to hold Gold Star Holiday Tree Ceremony
December 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is hosting a Gold Star Holiday Tree ceremony to honor the men and women in uniform who have given their lives for our country and the families who carry on their legacies on Sunday, December 5th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Clarksville City Hall.
To commemorate America’s greatest heroes, the City of Clarksville has decorated a Christmas tree on the first floor of City Hall with Gold Star ornaments from last year’s ceremony bearing the names of some of our fallen heroes.
Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony to be held Virtually, May 31st
May 13, 2021
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (VSO) will host a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony this year on the Montgomery County, Tennessee, and Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Facebook pages on Memorial Day, May 31st, 2021.
Welcome Home Veterans Celebration
September 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The annual Welcome Home Veterans Celebration brought a busy schedule of events over a five day period, all designed to honor and celebrate our Veterans.
Activities began on Wednesday with the arrival of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall, the Korean War Memorial and the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit at Beachaven Winery. A procession actually began at Appleton Harley Davidson and traveled through town, delivering the impressive displays to their temporary location.
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated Saturday
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Gold Star families, military veterans and community members are invited to the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial on Saturday, September 21st at 12:30pm at the Veterans Plaza located at 305 Pageant Lane.
Clarksville’s 5th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Celebration has New Exhibits
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Welcome Home Veterans Celebration is adding two new exhibits to honor veterans and first responders. During September 18th-22nd, 2019, the public is invited to participate in dozens of events and activities and show their appreciation.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to Celebrate Memorial Day
May 21, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Saturday, May 25th, 2019, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will have Memorial Day specials from 10:00am to 3:00pmat 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, Tennessee.
During this time adoption fees will be waived to all Gold Star Family Members and the microchip fee for all Active Duty Service Members, with identification, will be waived.
City of Clarksville to have reserved parking for Purple Heart recipients, Gold Star families
September 18, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville announces that reserved parking for Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families are coming soon!
Look for these placards in parking lots around Clarksville Parks and Recreation parks, City Hall, Clarksville Gas and Water and CDE Lightband in the coming weeks.
Montgomery County adds Reserved Spots for Gold Star Families
June 23, 2018
Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County, TN – This week Montgomery County added Gold Star Family parking signs at Civitan Park, Richellen Park, Rotary Park, War Memorial Park and Woodlawn Park as well as Veterans Plaza for Gold Star Family Members.
The idea for the signage came from a local citizen who shared it with Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
Fendley & Etson nominated for National MSJDN Military Spouse Attorney Employer Award
April 30, 2018
Written by Katherine Lee Goyette
Associate Attorney, Fendley & Etson, Attorneys at Law
Clarksville, TN – Fendley & Etson is a family run law firm located downtown in the historic Poston Building. The firm handles a wide variety of legal matters, including personal injury, bankruptcy, criminal defense, social security disability, consumer law, family law and estate planning.
Fendley & Etson was recently nominated by the Military Spouse J.D. Network’s Member’s Choice Award, which is a national award recognizing employers that go the extra mile to support military spouse attorneys as they build careers in the legal profession.
APSU honoring 9/11 anniversary with community art exhibit
September 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – This September, Austin Peay State University will commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a special community art project, Honoring 9/11 through Art and Art Therapy.
The program, conceived by Ken Shipley, APSU professor of art, and Melody Shipley, ceramic artist, is designed to support and engage individuals reflecting on the sacrifices of those who died on September 11th, 2001, and to honor those who rose in service and continue to serve as a result of that tragedy.