Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 396 holds annual Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil
May 26, 2014
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. The body of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Lawrence Woods was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on March 21st of this year. There are 27 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
he Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
State Senator Mark Green delivering the keynote address at the 2014 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil
LEAP Charity 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
February 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – LEAP cordially invites the community to join them for a Charity 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on March 15th, 2014 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at West Creek High School located at 1210 West Creek Coyote Trail.
This full day of exciting hardwood action is both recreational and competitive as team’s battle on the court for trophies, prizes, and bragging rights.
The real drive at the Charity Tournament is not the basketball itself, but rather to help LEAP serve the needs of children who are living in our community.
Montgomery County Safehouse Receives Donation of Winter Clothes
September 19, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Safehouse director, Christy Bussell, accepts a generous donation of women and children winter clothing from Clarksville City Councilwoman Kaye Jones.
Safehouse is the local shelter for women and children needing safe refuge.
To support the mission of the Safehouse, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office collects and recycles cell phones with all proceeds going to Safehouse.
(L to R) City Councilwoman Kaye Jones, Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and Safehouse director, Christy Bussell.
Clarksville Police Department receives Firearm Vest Covers from Citizens Police Academy Alumni
June 21, 2013
Written by Kaye Jones
Clarksville, TN – On June 20th, 2013, the Citizens Police Academy Alumni presented the Clarksville Police Department with new Firearms Instructor Ballistic Vest Covers, for use in their new Scenario House and on their Firearms Range.
The new vest will easily identify those is charge while on the range and in the Scenario House, which improves safety for all involved.
(L to R) Grace Linder, Capt. Rick Stalder, Irving Tillman and President Kaye Jones.
Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil
May 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday
Clarksville Police Department Student Traffic Awareness Training to be held May 4th, 2013
April 17, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is accepting applications for the Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT Class) on May 4th, 2013 from 9:00am until 1:00pm at Grace Nazarene Church, 3135 Trenton Road.
Go to www.clarksvillepd.org Student Traffic Awareness Training to get an application.
You can contact Misty Mackens at 931.648.0656 ext. 5453 or contact Kaye Jones at 931.320.5762 for more information.
Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) class. (Photo by CPD – Jim Knoll)
Unity Day last Weekend United the City of Clarksville for At Least One Day
June 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday Hilldale Baptist Church played host to third annual Unity Day celebration. The goal of Unity Day is to build a stronger community by recognizing and joining together religious, governmental and business leaders in fellowship.
Unity Day was founded by Treva Gordon, the owner and publisher of the Convenient Shopper Magazine. “I was watching an awards show on television and I was so inspired by the way they honored the pop star’s and the rap artists. It was wonderful; they had the gift bags, bling bling, the limos, and everything that went with it. That was awesome!” she said to herself.
Unity Day Hosts Kevin Kennedy and Yolanda Stewart
Clarksville Citizens Police Academy Alumni to host Pancake Breakfast July 28th
June 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Citizens Police Academy Alumni will host a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. on July 28th from 7:30am to 9:30am. Tickets are $5.00 for pancakes, sausage, and drink.
Please come out and help us raise money for the New Bicycle Patrol, that allows Officers to patrol on a more intimate level.
For information or tickets, call Kaye Jones at 931.320.5762.
Clarksville Police Department to hold Student Traffic Awareness Training Classes for Teens
April 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Student Traffic Awareness Training Classes (S.T.A.T.) for high school students between the ages of 15 and 19 will be held May 5th, August 18th and October 20th, 2012. The classes are free.
The Classes will be held at the Grace Nazarene Church located at 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville, Tennessee. Classes are from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) class. (Photo by CPD – Jim Knoll)
Applications due next week for Nonprofit Organizations seeking City of Clarksville Funding
April 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Qualified nonprofit charitable or civic organizations in Clarksville have an opportunity to seek the City’s financial support on a limited basis. Applications for these funds are due by noon on April 6th, 2012. [Read more]
