APSU’s IB5 Quintet earns third place at Calvin Smith Festival
Clarksville, TN – Last weekend, Austin Peay State University’s IB5 Brass Quintet traveled east to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where the group placed third at the Calvin Smith Festival and Brass Quintet Competition.
The festival was held in memory of Calvin Smith, a former horn professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, who passed away last year. [Read more]
Clarksville Christian School Gains Accreditation Status
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Christian School is proud to announce that it has been granted accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and has applied for additional accreditation through AdvancED (formerly SACS – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).
From the inception of Clarksville Christian School in 2007, the desire has been to strive for excellence. CCS has undergone an intensive and rigorous five-year process to earn this distinction.
Clarksville Christian School
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is July 18th, 2012
The 100th meeting with Ed Bearss
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 18th at the Customs House Museum, 200 South 2nd Street in downtown Clarksville.
The Customs House Museum is our partner for this event and we thank them for their help. This is a special fund raising event for the Clarksville CWRT with the proceeds going to help build the Tennessee monument at the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky.
The Meetings topic is “General George H. Thomas Versus General U.S. Grant – Union Command In The Tennessee Campaign of 1864” [Read more]
Aspire Foundation Announces Katherine Cannata as New Chair of the Board
Clarksville, TN – The Aspire Clarksville Foundation is pleased to announce Katherine Cannata as the Chair of the Board for the 2012-2013 term.
“I am looking forward to serving as Chairperson this year and representing the investors who have helped make the work of the Economic Development Council and its partners possible,” said Cannata. “Over the next year, the Foundation Board will work to ensure that investments continue to enhance the economic landscape of Clarksville-Montgomery County.”
Katherine Cannata
Tennessee Oncology Welcomes Dr. Olaide Ajayi
Nationally Recognized Cancer Treatment Team Expands in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s leading teams of cancer care specialists, recently announced that Olaide Ajayi, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Tennessee Oncology’s Clarksville location.
He will serve as a medical oncologist and hematologist, providing specialized treatment to cancer patients in their local community. Dr. Ajayi is the latest addition to the more than 60 Tennessee Oncology physicians practicing in 30 locations across Middle Tennessee.
Dr. Olaide Ajayi
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Writing Workshop for Teens July 21st
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 21st at 1:00pm the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will hold “Scream! Getting heard in a noisy world” writing workshop for teens.
Storyteller, humorist and musician Kim Weitkamp will head the workshop. This workshop is free, open to the public and brought to the Library through a grant by Target Department Stores.
“Scream! Getting heard in a noisy world” writing workshop for teens.
Zumba to start at the Burt-Cobb Center with the first month free
Clarksville, TN – Ditch the workout and join the Zumba fitness party at the Burt-Cobb Community Center, located at 1101 Franklin Street!
The Burt-Cobb Center will host Zumba fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm beginning August 2nd. [Read more]
First Baptist Church to host Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo August 25th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday August 25th, 2012 the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” at First Baptist Church. Open admission between 9:00am and 1:00pm.
Alzheimer’s A-Z is for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a family history of Alzheimer’s or anyone interested in brain health. This day will offer attendees everything they need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health under one roof.
Nonprofit Partnership Network’s “Building Collaborative Partnerships” at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library July 18
Part of the Nonprofit Partnership Network’s Learning Series
Presented by Dr. Victoria McCarthy, Associate Professor of Professional Studies at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Communities face many challenges that require powerful solutions. Again and again research points to the importance of nonprofits, government agencies and faith-based organizations collaborating and partnering together.
These kinds of relationships impact the effectiveness and efficiency of individual organizations and the communities they serve. To help shed some light on collaborative partnerships and the mechanisms for designing comprehensive collaborative strategies, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Nonprofit Partnership will host ”Building Collaborative Partnerships.” [Read more]
Kim Weitkamp in Concert at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 21st at 7:00pm, nationally know storyteller, humorist and musician Kim Weitkamp will be at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Kim’s commanding presence, impeccable comedic timing, perfectly woven stories and a velvet voice provide a “hear a pin drop” performance peppered with moments of raucous laughter.
