Additional information made available about the 2011 Fireball Run
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has been selected as the sixth stop on the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally. The teams will arrive in Clarksville on Thursday September 29th between 3:00pm-4:00pm. Once they arrive in Clarksville the teams will have several tasks to complete before they head for the finish line in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The Drivers will stay over night before leaving at 8:00am the following morning as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan wavers the green flag kicking off the next leg of the rally.
This unique competition begins its southern excursion on September 23rd in Melbourne, FL, and ends on October 1st in Gulfport, MS, with plenty of action and sights along the route. The Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Series is an action packed, one week, 2500 mile Adventurally production. The mission and destination based rally competition is live cast, filmed in 1080p HD for broadcast, theatrical release, and it will be released on home video.
On Thursday June 16th, Mayor McMillan hosted a news conference at City Hall to provide more information about our city’s selection as a stop on the Fireball Run. [Read more]
APSU student competing in Miss Tennessee Pageant
Clarksville, TN – Katie Neely, who was crowned Miss Austin Peay in November 2010, is in Jackson this week competing in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant.
Rehearsals, public appearances and competitions are scheduled for the entire week. The final night of competition ends Saturday, June 18th with the crowning of Miss Tennessee. The winner will go on to compete in Miss America later this year.
A 20-year-old junior at APSU, Katie is majoring in business administration.
For more information, please contact Victor Felts, director of APSU Student Life and Leadership, at 615-707-1802.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation welcomes a new Director to the Kleeman Center
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department welcomes a new full-time member to its staff. Tonya Wacker is the new Director of the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
Wacker has been a part-time employee of Parks and Recreation for nine years. She began as a gym assistant with the Summer Youth Program at the St. Bethlehem location. She eventually moved on to the Site Director position at the Caldwell Lane and Barksdale locations. Wacker has since served as a part-time staff member at the Crow Center. [Read more]
AP-STEM Center at APSU host of teacher workshop
Clarksville, TN – Elementary and middle school teachers from Dickson, Cheatham, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson and Stewart counties are participating in STEM workshops at the AP-STEM Center at Austin Peay State University.
One set of workshops was from May 31st-June 9th, and the second session is under way until June 23rd. [Read more]
Riverside Drive Two Mile Yard Sale Starts Tomorrow
Clarksville, TN – There will be a Two Mile Yard Sale held along Riverside Drive June 17th and 18th starting at 7:00am and running into the early afternoon. It will be the first occurrence with hopefully many more to come. Most local businesses will be setting up sale areas at their businesses.
The sales area starts at the Hooters/Taco Bell area and ends at Dairy Queen.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come out to these sales and support the businesses that were affected by the Great Flood of 2010.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for June 19th through June 30th
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Evening Trail Hike, Beginning Birding, Children’s Theatre Craft Activity, Children’s Theatre, “Animal Tales” and so much more!
2011 Fireball Run to Stop in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has been selected as the sixth stop on the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally on September 29th. This unique competition starts its southern excursion on September 23rd in Melbourne, FL, and ends October 1st in Gulfport, MS, with plenty of action and sights along the 2,500-mile route. [Read more]
Two APSU alumni inducted into Academic Hall of Fame
Clarksville, TN – Two Austin Peay State University alumni recently were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 191 Academic Hall of Fame.
Ben Kimbrough (’51) and Fred Landiss (’69, ’70) were inducted during the APSU chapter’s initiation ceremony. As part of a permanent tribute, their names will be displayed on a plaque housed in the Woodward Library on the main campus.
The APSU PKP chapter established the Academic Hall of Fame in 1997. While it is not necessary for a nominee to hold membership in PKP, the nominee must be an alumnus of APSU who, since graduating, has demonstrated through his or her life the beliefs of The Society. [Read more]
Jammin’ in the Alley Concert Series to feature Chris Robertson
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once again, after last month’s kickoff with a crowd that set the record for attendance. Join us on Friday, June 17th for this month’s concert and every third Friday of the month through October.
This month’s free concert features Chris Robertson and the Country Music Band. They’ll be sure to keep you on your feet playing great country classics along with a few originals. [Read more]
Monster Trucks Open the 2011 Fair at Clarksville Speedway
Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Fair at Clarksville Speedway opened Tuesday night with the first night of Monster Trucks. The youngest driver in the Monster truck sport also made an appearance. 8 Year old Kid KJ maneuvered around the track in his mini Monster truck as he made his jumps as the crowd cheered on.
The fair continues tonight with round two of the Monster Trucks at the Clarksville Speedway. [Read more]
