Enchanting Musical “The Secret Garden” Presented at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 13th – November 27th
Clarksville, TN – The haunting moors of England will come to life at the Roxy Regional Theatre in the enchanting musical “The Secret Garden”, playing November 13th through November 27th.
Based on the enduring family classic penned over a century ago by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this Tony Award-winning musical, with book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, soars to new heights under the direction of Tom Thayer.
“The Secret Garden” at the Roxy Regional Theatre stars Virginia Richardson.
Austin Peay State University recognized as one of the nation’s best universities for vets
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has been listed by Military Times in its Best For Vets: Colleges 2016 rankings. APSU is one of only two universities in Tennessee to make the annual list of 125 four-year colleges.
In their sixth year, the rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.
Batson Nolan PLC adds Matthew Ellis to firm
Clarksville, TN – Batson Nolan PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Ellis is now a Member of the firm. Matthew was born in Clarksville and raised in nearby Cedar Hill, Tennessee. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy.
After his service, he returned home to attend Austin Peay State University. He graduated in 2000 and went on to attend law school at The Vermont Law School. Upon graduation in 2004, Matthew began his practice with Batson Nolan.
Matthew J. Ellis
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for November 12th through November 18th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal by Lantern, Night Hike and Port Royal Birding.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
APSU Department of Music’s Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner is December 4th and 5th
Clarksville, TN – Nearly every night on the campus of Austin Peay State University, students, faculty and members of the Clarksville community enjoy events, lectures and performances in a casual, relaxed setting.
But for two evenings each year, the APSU choral program likes to put on its best and celebrate the holidays in style.
SpiritFest Event to Provide Parade-Goers Abundance of Fun in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The first-ever SpiritFest, a celebratory holiday event at 2:30pm on Saturday, December. 5th, will offer an irresistible opportunity for those who gather early to watch the city’s 56th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. It is being touted as “A Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas.”
Rather than getting an early parking spot – then waiting through cold and boredom until the parade begins – parade-goers can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during SpiritFest.
SpiritFest will conclude with the lighting of First Presbyterian Church’s three historic rosette windows for the first time since their recent refurbishment.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of November 8th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The October employment report was much stronger than anticipated. However, figures should be considered in their proper context. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 271,000, with a net upward revision to the two previous months of +12,000.
Due to the start of the school year, seasonal adjustment can be tricky in October (we added 1.152 million jobs before seasonal adjustment, versus 1.081 million in October 2014).
Frazier Allen
Austin Peay State University names nursing floor after Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, Kristin Meeks was worried about her future. The Austin Peay State University student worked two jobs to help pay for school, but she’d need more free time if she wanted to enroll in APSU’s prestigious School of Nursing.
“Nursing is my calling because I’ve always been drawn to science and to helping people,” she said. “But the program is really demanding, so you don’t have a lot of extra time to work.”
APSU officially names nursing floor of the McCord Building after Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 8th, 2015
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: Recreational Basketball, Quick Silver Social and Handmade Holidays.
Montgomery County Co-Op becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Montgomery County Co-Op.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the Co-Op for a job well done.
(L to R) Daryl Pater, CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Member; Mayor McMillan; Keith Earhart; Josh Briggs, Mayor Durrett, Ashley Stokes, Montgomery Co-Op Marketing Director and Melinda Shepard.
