TVA’s Tennessee Valley Electric Lineman Rodeo was alot of Fun
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority, along with the City of Clarksville, the Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC) and CDE Lightband played host to the Tennessee Valley Electric Lineman Rodeo at McGregor Park in Clarksville, Tennessee from June 7th-9th.
This multi-day event allowed electrical workers from throughout the region compete against one another to see who’s the best of the best 45 feet in the air. When the lights go out, for an electric line worker, duty calls. He puts his life on the line to ensure we are able to enjoy all the conveniences that electricity provides to us.
Tennessee Valley Electric Lineman Rodeo at McGregor Park in Clarksville, Tennessee
Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants now accepting applications for 2013 Pageant
Clarksville, TN – Miss Tennessee USA pageant officials have announced that applications are being accepted from young women throughout the state who would like to compete in this year’s Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants.
Applications for the pageant can be found on www.misstennesseeusa.com under the “Apply Now” section.
Miss Tennessee USA 2012 receives her crown from Miss Tennessee USA 2011 Ashley Durham (R) and Miss Tennessee USA Teen 2012,
TWRA’s Youth Fishing Rodeo Brings Love of the Outdoors to Clarksville’s Youth
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, Grandpa’s, Walmart, Boyles Bait, and the Healing outside of a Hospital (HOOAH) Program worked together to give the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing in Liberty Park.
The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is held on the second Saturday in June to coincides with Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day and 16 and under Free Fishing Week. “This is the 11th Year that we’ve joined together with the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation, and all of our sponsors to bring the outdoors to young kids who may be fishing for the very first time,” said Montgomery County Wildlife Officer Dale Grandstaff. “There are over 400 kids gathered around the fishing pond at Liberty Park to have a great time in the great outdoors!”
Some of the 400+ kids who fished in the TWRA's 2012 Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park in Clarksville, Tennessee
Planters Bank Promotes Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to Assistant Vice President
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces the promotion of Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to assistant vice president/commercial banking.
“Both of these ladies have been with Planters Bank for several years now and have diligently worked from entry-level roles to commercial bankers. We are proud to have them on our team and appreciate their dedication,” said President and CEO Elizabeth McCoy. [Read more]
G’s Pancake House Creates Giant 16 inch 15 Pound Cheese Burger To Help Raise Funds For: Local Charitable Organizations
Clarksville, TN – In the year 2011 G’s Pancake House Restaurant held two charity events to help local organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Tennessee rise funds to help keep their organization doors open.
Already famous for their pancakes, G’s held a pancake eating contest titled the Triple Nickel Pancake Challenge Throwdown. Each contestant had to eat five 16 inch massive pancakes, five strips of bacon and five scrambled eggs totaling 10 lbs. The goal was to be first one to finish or the last one with the least amount left on their plate in just one hour.
(L to R) G’s Pancake House Restaurant owner Cindy Sueiro, Mr. Terry McMoore, and General Manager Anthony Pritchett showing Giant 16 inch 15 Pound Cheese Burger next to a regular size Cheese Burger.
3rd Annual Waggle Golf Tournament July 14th
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Waggle Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Clarksville Montgomery County Humane Society will be held on Saturday, July 14th. It will be a four man tournament this year.
It will take place at the Swan Lake Golf Course from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Waggle Golf Four Man Tournament to benefit the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society.
Clarksville YMCA Journey to Freedom
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area YMCA is once again offering Journey to Freedom. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to take part. This small group is limited to 10 participants and meets weekly for an hour and a half.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of these groups, we will be offering Journey to Freedom at three different times and locations this summer.
Each group will meet once a week for eight weeks. [Read more]
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to present Learning Series for Nonprofit Organizations and Board Members
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Nonprofit Partnership Network and Hands on Clarksville will host the third in the series of training sessions to assist the nonprofit community on June 20th, 2012 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library.
The event is part of the 2012 Learning Series that provides training and professional networking opportunities for nonprofits, board members and other professionals interested in the area of nonprofit leadership and management.
This month’s session will be presented by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. [Read more]
Clarksville Writers’ Conference: What Chuck Sambuchino Had to Say about Creating Your Writer Platform
Clarksville, TN – Listening to Chuck Sambuchino at the Eighth Annual Clarksville Writers’ Conference was like getting the inside scoop on how to become famous. His expertise as an editor and writer at Writer’s Digest Books gives him the right to tell it like it is.
Editing the Guide to Literary Agents and Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market would be a full time occupation for most people, but Chuck has just signed the option for a movie deal for his first humor book, How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack (2010) and is about to publish Red Dog/Blue Dog: When Pooches Get Political.
Chuck Sambunchino at the 2012 Clarksville Writer's Conference
Standing Ovations looks to the future
Clarksville, TN – People always want to leave a hair salon looking more attractive than when they first walked in, and meeting expectation is the goal of Standing Ovations, a well-known Clarksville hair studio which is located at 2764-C Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
The studio is owned by James and his wife Kawanda Moss, and first opened its doors in October, 1996.
