Clarksville Academy Named Apple Distinguished School
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a PK-12 college preparatory school located in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee has just been named an Apple Distinguished School. CA has been named a 2013-2015 Apple Distinguished School in recognition of the innovation, leadership and educational excellence of its 1 to 1 MacBook/ iPad program.
Head of School Kay Drew formally announced the designation during a State of the School Address at a recent Blue and Gold Breakfast, and again during an all faculty surprise celebration.
Head of School Kay Drew & Technology Director Cara Miller unveil the Apple Distinguished School banner while current students capture the moment on their school issued iPads.
Weekend After Thanksgiving at Clarksville’s Governor’s Square Mall
Register To Win A $1000 Mall Gift Card
Clarksville, TN – This Thanksgiving, visit Governor’s Square Mall for a fun-filled night of shopping, entertainment and giveaways from 11:00pm–6:00am!
Starting at 11:00pm on Thursday, November 28th, the first 1,000 shoppers at the main entrance will receive a free tote bag, a small coffee from Lasater’s Coffee, and a sweet treat from Your Dish Is Our Command while supplies last!
Enjoy a DJ spinning today’s hits and holiday favorites all night long and a free photo booth provided by Gamez on Wheelz in Dick’s Sporting Goods Court. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening Tomorrow
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland, a Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Event for the sixth year in a row, is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights to include trees wrapped in new blue lights!
Join the City of Clarksville and US Bank as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 15th year with a grand opening ceremony, Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at 6:30pm at McGregor Park’s RiverWalk.
2013 Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening Tuesday night.
Clarksville’s American Red Cross Offers Thanksgiving Cooking and Travel Tips
Clarksville, TN – Millions of Americans will be preparing meals and traveling throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The American Red Cross has safety tips for the kitchen and for the highway.
“More home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year,” said Julie Campos, Chapter Executive, Two Rivers Chapter. “The week of Thanksgiving is also one of the busiest travel periods. We want people to arrive at their destinations, enjoy time with their loved ones and make it home safely.”
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.
APSU Student Government Association Puts on Strong Showing at Intercollegiate Event in Nashville
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Student Government Association was well represented earlier this month at the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL).
The TISL is a forum for the top echelon of the state’s campus leaders to exchange ideas, express their opinions and learn how government works. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Clarksville, TN – Several of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Main Office, located at 104 Public Square, the Indoor Aquatic Center as well as the Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb community centers will be closed in observance of the holiday but will return to normal operating hours after Friday. [Read more]
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of November 24th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The minutes of the October 29th-30th Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed that monetary policymakers still expected the economy to improve in line with their earlier projections “and would thus warrant trimming the pace of purchases in coming months.”
Officials also considered scenarios where the Fed could taper “before an unambiguous further improvement in the outlook was apparent.” The stock market pulled back a bit on the taper talk, but rose to new highs anyway.
Frazier Allen
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 24th, 2013
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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Walk with Me Tennessee Program, and Indoor Aquatic Center Toddlers Event.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Santa Claus get ready to flip the switch lighting up the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland
Rossview High School Student wins License Plate Design Contest
Nashville, TN – Brandon Anderson, a student at Clarksville’s Rossview High School, received first prize in a license plate design contest staged by the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN).
On November 22nd, Anderson received a $1,000 check and was honored by members of TSPN at the high school.
Rossview High School Student Brandon Anderson recieves $1,000 prize for License Plate Design.
“Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends” coming to APSU December 6th
Clarksville, TN – This December, why not enjoy a night of holiday music with a couple hundred of your closest friends?
That’s what will happen at 7:30pm on Friday, December 6th, when the Austin Peay State University Department of Music hosts “Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends: A Winter Wonderland” in the Mabry Concert Hall.
Christmas Concert at Austin Peay State University.
