February 26th concert to showcase Clarksville’s newest semi-professional Gateway Choir
Clarksville, TN – The city of Clarksville is deceptively large. Sure, there’s the small town charm of Franklin Street and the local university, but spread over about 95 square miles, more than 130,000 people call the city home. For a couple of faculty members in the Austin Peay State University music department, that makes Clarksville large enough to need certain cosmopolitan attractions.
“We feel Clarksville should have an orchestra of its own, and there should be a choral component to go along with that,” Dr. Gregory Wolynec, APSU associate professor of music, said. [Read more]
Bethel University named top graduate school in Business Journal’s ‘Book of Lists’
Clarksville, TN – Bethel University’s Executive MBA program has garnered yet another honor: The school has been named #1 in enrollment for graduate schools of business by both the Nashville and Memphis Business Journal’s “Book of Lists”. The title is awarded to the graduate school with the highest number of enrollees. A total of 498 students were enrolled in Bethel’s Master’s of Business Administration program in the fall of 2011. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to host Patty’s Day Plunge
Clarksville, TN – Are you ready to take the plunge? Come swim at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, in your greenest suit and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Dive in to collect blarney stones for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy refreshments, games and so much more. [Read more]
Budweiser of Clarksville dontates to Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012
Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville made a $1000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 in an effort to raise $30,000 in sponsorships to build a new home for a qualified low-income Habitat partner family.
Women Build is a women-led committee dedicated to developing resources to build the home. Women from Montgomery County are dedicating their time and experience to raise funds and resources in their community for the effort. City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin is leading the campaign.
J.R Hand presents City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin a $1,000 check for Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 Thursday afternoon.
Austin Peay State University Extended Education offers Spring Classes
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]
Crockett Policy Institute to Host Veterans and Jobs Forum at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Lt Gen John Castellaw, a former Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the President of the Crockett Policy Institute, will lead a “Jobs and Veterans” forum at Austin Peay State University, Monday, February 27th.
MG James McConville of Fort Campbell will be joined by State Commissioner of Veteran’s Affairs Many-Bears Grinder, former Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development Bob Henningsen, and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan on the panel. [Read more]
Prom Dresses overtake Miller-Motte Technical College Campus
Clarksville, TN – Prom-O-Rama has come to Clarksville and a rainbow of color is flowing through Miller-Motte Technical College’s (MMTC) campus these days. Dozens and dozens of prom dresses are being collected at MMTC. In an effort to keep costs down for Montgomery County high school girls attending their proms, MMTC is collecting prom dresses from ladies in the community that wish to sell dresses they will no longer wear but would like to sell.
Maria Scott, High School Presenter for Miller-Motte, shows off some of the available dresses at Prom-O-Rama on Saturday. (Photo by: Lois Jones)
Alex Poythress and Bashaara Graves finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards
Hermitage, TN – The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association prior to the championship game awards presentation for each class, respectively.
Alex Poythress from Northeast High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Mr. Basketball. Bashaara Graves from Clarksville High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Miss Basketball.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Greenway clean-up
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 24th, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway, located at 1101 Pollard Road. [Read more]
Fort Campbell Welcome Home Ceremony for the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade
Fort Campbell, KY – On February 20th, 2012, the 101st Airborne Division welcomed home 186 soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade. The Brigade returns from a year deployment to Afghanistan. This was the last incoming flight for the 158th CAB.
With this flight, all Brigades of the 101st Airborne Division are safely back home.
