Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic Gold Medal Runs Still Inspire 60 years later
September 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Destined to a life of immobility, a child who suffered from severe illnesses grew up to become the fastest woman in the world, a civil rights activist, educator and an inspiration to a world of admirers.
Now, 60 years after winning three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics, we once again celebrate the woman who shattered barriers and overcame the impossible. That woman was Wilma Glodean Rudolph.
Wilma Rudolph Parade
Clarksville Transit System will begin Service to Industrial Park Monday, April 4th
March 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is excited to announce that the Clarksville Transit System will begin offering bus service to the Clarksville – Montgomery County Industrial Park beginning April 4th, 2016.
“People have been asking for this service for a long time,” explained Mayor McMillan, “But in order to provide the service, we had to have the Urbanized Area in our Metropolitan Transportation Plan extended.”
A Clarksville Transit System Bus
Browders endow scholarship at APSU to promote European studies
December 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Dewey Browder, retired chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of History and Philosophy, is interested in all things European. He is particularly fond of German foods, and among the delicacies he favors are Schnecken, which are more commonly known here by the French name “escargots.”
In his living room, which is crowded with books on European history, dozens of German nutcrackers stand on the mantle to commemorate the holiday season.
Browder Family Scholarship Check Presentation with APSU President Alisa White. (APSU)
New APSU student health building named after Wayne and Marianne Ard
August 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Wayne Ard, president of Ard Construction, met Austin Peay State University President Alisa White for breakfast at a local restaurant. The conversation that morning quickly turned to Ard’s wife, Marianne, who passed away a few months earlier in December 2014.
“My wife was an education freak,” Ard told President White. “She felt that every high school student should have a college education. She said that education was something you can’t get too much of. So today, in Marianne’s honor, I’ll make a pledge to you.”
Former Church of Christ Student Center (left) and Marianne Ard (right). CCSC will become the Wayne and Marianne Ard Building and will house health services and counseling services.
Affiliate Broker Heather Flowers Joins Crye-Leike’s St. Bethlehem Office
May 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Crye-Leike is pleased to welcome affiliate broker Heather Flowers to its Clarksville-St. Bethlehem office. Practicing real estate for the past six years, Flowers transfers to Crye-Leike from Keller Williams.
Heather Flowers joins Crye-Leike Office in St. Bethlehem.
F&M Names Mary Beth Russell Branch Manager
May 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank has named Mary Beth Russell Assistant Vice President, Manager and Lender of its St. Bethlehem banking office at 2601 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville.
“Mary Beth has eight years of banking and investment services experience with F&M and has been a real contributor to the bank’s growth in the St. Bethlehem market. Her leadership skills will be a real asset as she directs the operation of this office,” stated Sammy Stuard, F&M Bank President and CEO.
F&M Bank – Mary Beth Russell
St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church to introduce new modern service, planning 1st community block party
August 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For the Reverend Richard Wesley, the demographic information about the community of people who live within a five-mile radius of St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church on Russellville Road is fascinating.
However, the information is serving as St. Bethlehem UMC’s guide in planning a new modern service that will begin at 11:00am, Sunday, September 23rd.
Country singer Blaine Larsen to sing at St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s community Block Party Saturday, September 22nd.
Clarksville Homes being Rebuilt and Restored
June 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On June 22nd, the Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development, along with Clarksville Mayor Pro Temp Geno Grubbs, were on hand when the homeowner of 50 Union Street was presented with keys to her new home.
Union Street lies within the Dog Hill Architectural District known for its late Victorian Architectural Style which consists of typical turn of century framed construction cottages. The district got its name because neighborhood canines would howl at the whistles of the nearby trains and steamboats. [Read more]
“Magic at the Museum” has great year for charity
January 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Magic at the Museum” had a wonderful first year at the Custom’s House Museum in 2011. Produced by Bonehead Promotions, and presented by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate, the quarterly events were used to showcase the museum, and to raise money for local charity. The first year generated $4,000 dollars for local charities.
Maurice and Terry Vaughn, of Better Homes and Garden Real Estate bought into the new idea right away. “We were looking to launch our new company, and thought this would be a unique way of advertising our company, and giving back to Clarksville.” according to Maurice Vaughn.
Magician Russ Nowack astounds a young girl with one of his magic tricks at the last Magic at the Museum.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
December 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Angle Trees still have angels on them and we need individuals, clubs, Churches and businesses to please adopt them. The dead line for turning in your Angel Tree gift is December 13th.
We have 675 families needing help with a total of 1,650 children needing gifts.
You can adopt an Angel Tress from these locations: All Wal-Mart locations; Governor Square Mall and K-Mart located in St. Bethlehem. [Read more]
