Nashville State Community College in Clarksville Admits 1st Student
May 5, 2012
Nashville, TN – On May 1st, 2012, Nashville State Community College officially enrolled its first student at the new campus in Clarksville when Tyreco Nolton completed the admissions process and enrolled in classes which begin on August 25th, 2012.
According to Kathy Ragan, the Nashville State admissions representative at the campus, “Tyreco was very diligent in getting his information to the college in order to start classes this fall. He is clearly excited about beginning his education at Nashville State.” [Read more]
CMCSS achives Green Certification
May 4, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
“We are pleased to see the school system continue to seek ways to minimize their environmental footprint, and at the same time maximize efficiencies where possible,” states Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
The Green Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, May 2nd at the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s Fuel Center, located on the campus of West Creek High School.
Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter receives grant for spay/neuter vouchers
May 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter has received an anonymous $10,000 donation to provide spay-neuter vouchers to pet owners in the Clarksville-Montgomery county area.
The vouchers are available from the “Friends of the Shelter”, and will be available at “Doggie Palozza” this weekend at the Heritage Park Bark Park. The vouchers are $40.00 for cats, $50.00 for dogs, under 60 pounds.
There are no income restrictions and the vouchers are available to anyone in Montgomery County. The vouchers will be honored at St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic and will be valid for two weeks after purchase. [Read more]
Entries for Hilltop Super Market’s 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off due May 3rd
April 30, 2012
Sign up now for the BBQ Cook Off
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd annual BBQ Cook Off at Hilltop Super Market will be May 11th and 12th, 2012. There will be cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishing teams as well as trophy prizes.
Team sign ups are going on now through May 3rd. The Categories this year include ribs, chicken, pork and brisket. The pork and brisket categories have been added this year.
A rib entry in last years BBQ Cookoff.
Screaming Eagle Trail Launch Ceremony at Rivers and Spires Festival
April 22, 2012
The Latest Trail In The Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program
Clarksville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development officially launched the Screaming Eagle Trail at a special event Friday, April 20th held at the Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville, Tennessee. The 13th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Screaming Eagle travels 353 miles from Nashville throughout other cities in Middle Tennessee.
The Screaming Eagle Trail is the result of a partnership between multiple state agencies and city and county officials. The end result is a trail made up of sites and attractions in Benton, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart counties that travels through Middle Tennessee’s history, landscape, music and cuisine.
With the dedication of the Screaming Eagle Trail complete the sign is unveiled
West Creek Middle School Administrator Announced
April 21, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Rebecca Keffer has been named assistant principal at West Creek Middle School, for the next school year. She will be replacing Stacie Batson, whose resignation takes effect at the end of this school year.
Rebecca Keffer
Florim USA becomes completes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program
April 20, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest industry to become Green Certified through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is Florim USA, located at 300 International Boulevard.
A Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, April 16th to celebrate their successful initiatives and completion of the program.
Pictured from left to right are Jarrod Duncan, CMCGCP Steering Committee Member and Vice-President of Planters Bank; Greg Haupt, Florim USA; Michelle Newell, CMCGCP Manager; Tim Swaw, Florim USA; Claudio Lucchese, Florim; Mike Evans, Industrial Development Board Executive Director; Giovanni Grossi, Florim USA; Phil Harpel, Montgomery County Government; Kenny Daugherty, Bridgestone Metalpha USA; Melinda Shephard, Chamber Vice-President and John Hooper, CMCGCP Steering Committee Member and General Manager of Page & Tuttle Rivers End South.
34th Annual Queen City Road Race Early Bird Registration deadline is quickly approaching
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Early Bird Deadline for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Sunday, May 6th, is quickly approaching! Those registering for the 5K race on or by April 20th will qualify for the $20.00 rate. Registration after April 20th will be $25.00 for the 5K.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus. [Read more]
APSU alumna Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame
April 14, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The mayor of Montgomery County, who also is an Austin Peay State University alumna, was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 191 Academic Hall of Fame.
Mayor Carolyn Bowers (’68, ’79) was inducted Tuesday, April 10th during the APSU chapter’s initiation ceremony. As part of a permanent tribute, her name will be displayed on a plaque housed in the Woodward Library on the main campus.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame April 10th, 2012.
Austin Peay State University Extended Education offers Spring Classes starting April 15th, 2012
April 10, 2012
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the spring classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education.
Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
