Fed to taper; Congress passes a Budget
Clarksville, TN – Federal Reserve policymakers decided to trim something other than trees at their December meeting.
The central bank made the long-awaited decision to begin reducing its monthly pace of asset purchases from $85 billion to $75 billion, starting in January 2014. This is the first step towards unwinding the economic stimulus.
Frazier Allen
Barksdale Elementary School students learn about government from officials
Clarksville, TN – Students at Barksdale Elementary School prepared for this week’s Social Studies test, but aside from hitting the books, they were taught by several officials in local government.
Captain Jesse Reynolds of the MCSO introduced Clarksville City Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Director of Administration Phil Harpel, Circuit Judge Ross Hicks, Assistant District Attorney Daniel Stephenson, Attorney Michael Pugh, K-9 Deputy Kelley Potter along with K-9 Mali and Deputy Tim Harp of the bomb squad.
Deputy Tim Harp introduces Barksdale students to the bomb robot.
Clarksville Transit System announces Holiday Schedule; Offers Safe Ride on New Year’s Eve
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System (CTS) is announcing the hours for its holiday schedule. On Tuesday, December 24th, 2013, service will stop at 5:00pm with the last bus departing the Transit Center at 4:00pm.
Regular service will resume on Thursday morning, December 26th, 2013 on all normal routes. There will be no CTS service on December 25th, 2013. [Read more]
Montgomery County adds Insurance Safety Office Web Application to County Website
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government in conjunction with the Montgomery County Fire Service has recently announced a lowered ISO (Insurance Safety Office) rating that affects county residents living within five (5) road miles of a Volunteer Fire Station.
To assist residents in determining if their property falls within that distance requirement, Montgomery County partnered with the Austin Peay GIS Office to create a web mapping application.
Montgomery County Insurance Safety Office Web Application
APSU adds five solar picnic tables to campus
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is continuing its push to offer sustainable energy sources to the campus community with the recent installation of five solar picnic tables.
The tables, located in the Morgan University Center plaza, use solar panels attached to an umbrella canopy to generate 235 watts of electricity.
New solar picnic table on APSU campus
Winter Market this Friday, December 20th at Smith Trahern Mansion
Clarksville, TN – Winter Market Friday December, 20th from 9:30am until 1:30pm at the Smith Trahern mansion.
Now most of you know that the house will be filled with foods, hand work, gift ideas and so much more. Many new vendors [Read more]
First Stuff the Bus campaign was a big success
Clarksville, TN – Christmas is almost here and there are still local families here in Clarksville in need of Assistance for Christmas. Local home builder Rick Reda, along with local mortgage lenders Lori Mahaffey and Rachael Rainey of Movement Mortgage, and local Realtors Diane Martin, and Joy Evers have come together to help.
The genus of the idea came from Lori Mahaffey’s 13 year old daughter Elizabeth who attends the 8th grade at West Creek Middle School. “She had come home from school and when I got home from work she started telling me about this boy she goes to school with who participates in the Project F.U.E.L. program. She wished that nobody knew about it, so that they wouldn’t make fun of him.”
Rachel Rainey and Lori Mahaffey from Movement Mortgage with the donations for the Stuff the Bus Campaign
Stone, Rudolph & Henry CPAs and Albert W. Norris, CPA combine Firms
Clarksville, TN – The accounting firm, Albert W. Norris, CPA, announces its relocation to the offices of Stone, Rudolph & Henry, CPAs, PLC, at 124 Center Pointe Drive. This relocation is in anticipation of the combination of the firms in the second quarter of 2014.
“This strategic alliance provides us with tremendous opportunities to broaden our offering of professional services,” said Albert W. Norris, adding, “We are excited about being associated with a firm that has the stature and reputation of Stone, Rudolph & Henry.” [Read more]
“The Nutcracker” presented by Dance Theatre of Tennessee hits the stage Friday in Clarksville at Austin Peay State University
Nashville, TN – The Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s performance of “The Nutcracker” in Clarksville, TN orginally planned for December 7th, takes place for for one night only at Austin Peay State University on Friday, December 20th, at 7:00pm.
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.
Sugar Plum & Cavalier
Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center is Hiring Lifeguards and Cashiers
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is now hiring for part-time lifeguards and cashiers.
To become a lifeguard, participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and successfully complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
