Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will begin hiring summer pool staff in the New Year
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will begin taking applications for summer pool staff beginning January 1st, 2012.
Positions for lifeguards, cashiers, concession workers, and managers will all be hired for the 2012 summer swimming season.
Wade Neely joins Clarksville Sports Network
Clarksville, TN – Wade Neely has joined Wjzm radio to join the Clarksville Sports Network in 2012. Neely comes to WJZM after 21 months as the Sports Director of WKSR AM-FM in Pulaski, Tennessee. Neely was hired, after a nationwide search, to join former Leaf Chronicle sports writer, James Horne, in launching a new sports show on 1400 Wjzm, “From the Sidelines,” weekday afternoons, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Neely will also be a staff writer for Clarksvillesportsnetwork.com, expected to be online in 2012.
Hank Bonecutter, President of Cumberland Radio Partners Inc., owners of Wjzm radio, is excited about the new venture. “We saw an opportunity to provide the Clarksville area with a more complete package of sports reporting, focusing on local sports, and the people who are involved in them. We will host more sports on radio than any other radio station in Clarksville, and fill our website with more stories, photos and features than is available anywhere in the Clarksville area.”
Wade Neely joins WJZM radio and the Clarksville Sports Network.
Volunteer Fire Service Awards Banquet
Montgomery County, TN – The annual Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Service Awards Dinner was held Friday, December 9th at the Montgomery County Civic Hall. Congratulations to the award recipients: Stephanie Geewax, Rescue Squad; Jeff Davidson, Palmyra station; Wade Kunstmann, Cunningham station; Charles “Chip” Nichols-Redman, St. Bethlehem station; Derrick Wilson, East Montgomery station; and Joshus Banker, Woodlawn station, for all being selected as Firefighters of the Year for their respective stations.
Jeff Davidson was given the high honor of being selected as the Overall Firefighter of the Year for 2011. Jeff has been a volunteer firefighter since 1990 and currently serves with the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Service.
Steve Jones, Director of Emergency Management, Jeff Davidson, Overall 2011 Firefighter of the Year and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is December 21st
The 93rd Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public.
This meetings topic is “The Petersburg Campaign”. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University new Police Chief
Clarksville, TN – After a nationwide search, Austin Peay State University announces it has hired a new director of public safety and chief of campus police. Terence Calloway will join APSU on January 23rd, 2012, in his new role.
Calloway is an accomplished administrator with more than 16 years of experience. He has directed an effective and efficient community-oriented police operation, including patrol, investigation support, training, budget management and administrative services. He also has extensive experience providing service to his community. [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Membership Recruitment Representative
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Denny Fry as its new Membership Recruitment Representative.
Denny joins the Chamber after spending the last several years working as a freelance graphic design and marketing professional. Originally from the St. Louis area, Denny moved to Tennessee with his family and attended Tennessee Tech. There he received his B.A. in English and Journalism which eventually led him to Knoxville TN.
Denny Fry
Kleeman Community Center Christmas Outreach Program
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – Tuesday, December 13th, the Kleeman Community Center was filled with hopeful children awaiting Santa Claus to grace them with an early appearance.
The program was organized by Kleeman Community Center Director Tonya Wacker, who had this to say, “It’s unfortunate for some members of our community that this will be the only taste of Christmas they will be able to experience. My desire is to spread hope and holiday cheer to uplift their spirits.”
Children listen to a reading of the "Polar Express" at the Kleeman Community Center Tuesday.
Customs House Museum’s “Snowflake Special” Christmas model trains to run through December
Clarksville, TN– The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s collection of Christmas trains, known as the “Snowflake Special”, will run every Sunday from 1:00pm–4:00pm, except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The "Snowflake Special" Christmas model trains at the Customs House Museum.
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of December 18th
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
The economic data were mixed, but stock market participants were generally willing to embrace the good news and ignore the bad. Retail sales rose less than expected in November, but previous figures were revised higher, making it about a wash. The Fed’s regional manufacturing surveys (New York and Philadelphia) were stronger than expected in December, but these surveys don’t measure actual activity.
Industrial production weakened last month and results varied across industries. Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits fell further, but seasonal adjustment is difficult, making the numbers suspect in December. The Consumer Price Index was flat, up 0.2% ex-food & energy, moderating in recent months after stronger gains earlier this year. Pipeline inflation pressures continued to recede. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence clarifies Pricing
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department would like to clarify the admission price to the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence. Weekday admission is $3.00 and weekend admission is $5.00.
This is in reference to a recently printed event listing promoting the Indoor Aquatic Opening Season with “free swimming.” The free swim promotion took place in October and the event listing is just an unintentional misprint.
For more details on the Indoor Aquatic Center, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
