2012 Jingle Bell Jog
Written by Michael Rios
Clarksville, TN – 
On Saturday, December 1st, 2012 downtown Clarksville was packed with over 429 runners adorned in Christmas themed outfits for the fourth annual Jingle Bell Jog. The City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason founded by Eddie Ferrell and Casey Jenkins hosted a one mile fun run and a 5k to raise money for a local charity.
This year all proceeds are going to The Food Initiative. The Food Initiative is a non-profit organization that hires high school students from Montgomery County and Fort Campbell to plant and harvest food for local organizations.
Alex Haycraft finishing the 5k with the impressive time of 17:03
Customs House Museum’s Art and Lunch: Winslow Homer, Thursday
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, December 6th, 2012, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will be holding their Art and Lunch program featuring a film about Winslow Homer: The Nature of the Artist at 12:15pm. [Read more]
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of December 2nd, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data reports were mixed. The estimate of 3Q12 GDP growth was revised higher (to 2.7%, from 2.0%), but the details were worse. Most of the revision was due to higher inventory accumulation. Consumer spending growth was revised to a 1.4% annual rate, from +2.0%.
Business fixed investment was also revised down. The report showed a downward revision to income growth over the last two quarters. The October income and spending report showed a clear negative impact from Hurricane Sandy.
However, excluding the storm’s effects, income and spending would have been lackluster (positive, but not particularly strong). The Fed’s Beige Book noted that “economic activity expanded at a measured pace” in October and early November. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 2nd, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Queen City Road Race Art Contest
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Pictures and Fun with Santa
- Swim with Santa
- A Chocolate Affair
AAA reports New E15 Gasoline May Damage Vehicles and Cause Consumer Confusion
AAA research reveals need for regulators and industry to suspend E15 sales to protect motorists
Orlando, FL – A recent survey by AAA finds a strong likelihood of consumer confusion and the potential for voided warranties and vehicle damage as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent approval of E15 gasoline.
An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed have not heard of E15, a newly approved gasoline blend that contains up to 15 percent ethanol. With little consumer knowledge about E15 and less than five percent of cars on the road approved by automakers to use the fuel, AAA is urging regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15 until motorists are better protected.
New E15 Gasoline (15% Ethanol) may confuse consumers and damage vehicles
“My Favorite Things” A Christmas Concert at Austin Peay State University December 7th
Clarksville, TN – “My Favorite Things” is the title of this season’s holiday concert put together by David Steinquest at Austin Peay State University. The performance is Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.
The band is comprised of some of Steinquest’s favorite musicians. Paul Carrol Binkley is the guitarist and foundation of the band’s sound. [Read more]
The Nutcracker to be performed at the Austin Peay University Clement Auditorium December 8th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 8th at 7:00pm the Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker” at the Austin Peay State University Clement Auditorium.
The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the second year in a row to Montgomery county!
The Nutcracker December 8th at the APSU Clement Auditorium
Santa Claus visits the Indoor Aquatic Center for Swim with Santa
Clarksville, TN – This year your child can swim with Santa at the Indoor Aquatic Center! Santa will be visiting the pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on Saturday, December 15th and from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, December 16th. [Read more]
CrossFit Conversion brings Elite Fitness Training to Clarksville
CrossFit Aims to make members “Stronger Than Yesterday”
Clarksville, TN – When you walk into CrossFit Conversion, you know you are not at a typical gym. The endless rows of treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bicycles that are the norm for a standard gym are nowhere to be found.
Instead, you are greeted by kettle bells, plyoboxes, and tractor tires. Rings and bars hang from the ceiling, and on one wall, you see a large digital clock with the motto “You vs. You” painted above it.
CrossFit Conversion. (Photo by Shea Halliburton)
Clarksville’s Downtown for the Holidays happens today
Clarksville, TN – The 6th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville, is Saturday, December 1st, 2012.
The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K hosted by the City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason. The 5K race will begin at 8:00am, in downtown Clarksville.
At 4:00pm, join the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government as they host activities for the whole family. Enjoy free hot chocolate on Public Square and caroling on the County Square. [Read more]
