107th annual Lone Oak Picnic to be held Saturday, July 25th
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club will hold the 107th annual Lone Oak Picnic this Saturday, July 25th from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Come out and enjoy entertainment, meet public officials, and purchase excellent chicken and pork barbecue. The picnic grounds are located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Parking is off of Alonzo Place. Admission is free.
There will be musical entertainment and for the kids there will be train rides and inflatables.
Everyone had a good time, talking with friends, neighbors and family while eating good food and listening to great music at last year’s event.
Wes Sumner Joins Planters Bank Commercial Team
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank welcomes Wes Sumner to its commercial banking division as assistant vice president.
A native Clarksvillian, Sumner received a B.B.A. in finance from the University of Memphis and an M.B.A. from Mississippi State University. For the past nine years, he worked for Regions Bank in Knoxville, Nashville and Clarksville, where he was a branch manager.
Wes Sumner
Section of Clarksville Greenway to Close for Electrical Maintenance Beginning Monday
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Department of Electricity will be conducting electrical line maintenance on a section of the Clarksville Greenway beginning Monday, July 27th, 2015 through Wednesday, July 29th, 2015.
The partial closure will include the trail to the right of the Pollard Road trail head. The trail to the left of the Pollard Road trail head will remain open to the public.
For more details on the Clarksville Greenway, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com
Clarksville Greenway bath house.
“Museum of Distance,” a debut collection from Ashley Seitz Kramer set for release through Zone 3 Press
Clarksville, TN – Zone 3 Press is proud to announce “Museum of Distance,” the first collection of works from poet Ashley Seitz Kramer.
The winner of the 2014 Zone 3 Press First Book Award, Kramer’s work is wide in scope. Linking images and observations, “Museum of Distance” offers a new view on daily reality.
Ashley Seitz Kramer collection of work “Museum of Distance” to be released through Zone 3 Press.
Spend this Saturday at Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a cool way to spend this coming Saturday, July 25th? Join us at our cookout and box social for “The Music Man”!
Hamburgers and hot dogs, courtesy of Edward’s Steakhouse, will be on the grill at 6:30pm, accompanied by sides from Whitt’s BBQ. For those of you who have been eyeing the weather forecasts for the upcoming weekend, never fear … indoor dining will be available, so you can beat the heat in our air-conditioned lobby.
“The Music Man” now playing at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Registration deadline extended for Clarksville’s Wonder Kids Triathlon
Clarksville, TN – If you have haven’t registered your child for the 3rd Annual Wonder Kids Triathlon, there is still time! Clarksville Parks & Recreation has extended the registration deadline to July 27th, 2015. This event is open to boys and girls ages 3-12 years-old and will take place at New Providence Pool and surrounding area of 166 Cunningham Lane on Saturday, August 1st, 2015.
Just like in a traditional triathlon, the Wonder Kids Triathlon athletes will participate in three legs of the event: swimming, biking and running.
“Nashville” star Charles Esten to headline Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, presented by the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite, is pleased to announce Charles Esten of television’s hit series “Nashville” will be the featured headliner at the 2015 Festival. Charles Esten will take the main stage as the headlining event on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at 9:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Charles “Chip” Esten was raised in Alexandria, VA and attended T.C. Williams High School, made famous in the film “Remember the Titans.”
“Nashville” star Charles Esten to headline this year’s Riverfest Festival in Clarksville.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System honored as a ‘District of Distinction’
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has been named a District of Distinction by the editors of District Administration magazine for its Leadership Development.
In its July edition, District Administration magazine honored 30 school districts as Districts of Distinction. This is the third round of honorees in this national recognition program, which was launched last year.
(L to R) Director of Schools B.J. Worthington, School Board Chairman Jimmie Garland and Professional Development Coordinator Susan Jones.
CMCSS makes new Administrative Appointments
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System today announced two new administrative appointments.
Jaime Dye Holder, the theatre arts teacher at Northwest High School, has been selected as the assistant principal at Kenwood Middle School.
Linda Medina-Griffy, assistant principal at Montgomery Central Elementary School, will become the assistant principal at Minglewood Elementary School.
(L to R) Jaime Dye Holder and Linda Medina-Griffy.
APSU named Great College to Work For
Clarksville, TN – For the fourth consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition, APSU is the only university in Tennessee to make the national publication’s “Great Colleges to Work For 2015” list.
The results were released earlier this week in The Chronicle’s eighth annual report on The Academic Workplace.
