Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of August 21st, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The FOMC minutes (from the July 26th-27th policy meeting) showed that officials were divided on the timing of the next rate hike. Some felt that the labor market had already tightened enough and that the Fed risked generating financial excesses by keeping rates so low for so long.
Others felt that there was plenty of time to wait for more information and that it would be harder to correct course if the Fed moved too rapidly. Among voting FOMC members, the hawkish view (those wanting to raise rates sooner rather than later) appeared to be a minority.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 21st, 2016
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: Sleep Under The Stars Campout, Canoe + Kayak Float, Riverfest Activities, Clarksville Downtown Market running for National Award, and Youth Adaptive Soccer League.
Clarksville Parks Recreation announces Heritage Park Skate Park Art Contest
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks Recreation Department is once again seeking entries for its Art on the Park contest. This contest takes place every two years in an effort to beautify the Heritage Park Skate Park and to deter graffiti.
We’re looking for your creative submission – a drawing, painting, and new this year – music samples!
Frazier Allen: Can Taxes Scramble Your Nest Egg?
Clarksville, TN – When it comes to retirement planning, we typically tally up our daily expenses – housing, transportation, utilities, food, insurance, healthcare, entertainment – and budget accordingly for enough income to cover those wants and needs.
But we may not factor in an annual expense we can’t avoid: taxes. One reason may be that our complex tax code treats various sources of retirement income differently, so it can be hard to estimate what you’ll have after taxes using back of-the-envelope calculations.
Proactive tax planning can help your retirement income last longer.
Austin Peay State University Students to launch high-altitude balloon during 2017 eclipse
Clarksville, TN – Almost like dominoes toppling over, only in reverse, a line of high-altitude balloons will gradually rise into the late summer sky, from Oregon to South Carolina, on August 21st, 2017.
That afternoon, the shadow of a total solar eclipse will traverse the entire country, and as it nears Clarksville, a team of Austin Peay State University students will release their own helium-filled inflatable.
Austin Peay Physics students Mary Sencabaugh, Jacob Robertson, Megan McCracken and Dominic Critchlow prepare the ground system they built to track the high altitude balloon they will release during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. (APSU)
Frazier Allen: Where Your Retirement Money Goes
Clarksville, TN – As you consider a long, happy retirement, give some thought to the largest aspects of your budget.
Where your money actually goes may surprise you.
Wealth alone cannot buy a quality retirement any more than it can buy happiness – but having a solid financial foundation can make those years more enjoyable.
Where Your Retirement Money Goes
LEAP to embark on Summer Educational Excursion to Chicago
Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization invites residents of Clarksville, TN to embark on the 7th Annual Summer Educational Excursion to Chicago from July 5th, 2017 to July 9th, 2017.
There will be an informational meeting Saturday, August 20th, 2016 at 1:00pm at the LEAP Plaza located at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
The purpose is to provide youth with an educational trip in Chicago to exposes them to a myriad of new and exciting experiences.
Chicago Architecture
Constantia Flexibles becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – Constantia Flexibles – Labels Division, is the most recent industry to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
There to congratulate the staff and leadership of Constantia were Montgomery County Chief of Staff, City of Clarksville Chief of Administration Charlie Gentry, Montgomery County Communications Director Elizabeth Black and CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Members Daryl Pater and Bill Harpel.
Green Ribbon ceremony for Constantia Flexibles.
Clarksville Sportsfest offers Free Day of Sports and Athletics
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its sixth-annual Sportsfest from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 20th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Sportsfest will offer a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.
Clarksville Sportsfest set for Saturday, August 20th.
Montgomery County Farmers’ Market Alive and Well at L&N Train Station
Clarksville, TN – The Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Farmers’ Market at L&N Train Station at 189 Tenth Street in Clarksville features local farmers and fresh produce three times a week. Fresh tomatoes–both red and green– plus black-eyed peas, turnip greens, green beans, pepper–both sweet and hot–and all kinds of other vegetables and fruits abound.
In addition, you can find canned jellies, jams, relishes, sauerkraut, and vegetables and crocheted items. Open 7:00am to 1:00pm, the official name is the L&N Montgomery County Farmers’ Market.
L&N Montgomery County Farmers’ Market
