Clarksville hosted Weekend Sporting Events Bring 8,300 people, $3.2 Million to Local Economy
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville welcomed two major events this weekend that, combined, pumped over $3.2 million into the local economy.
The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) Track & Field State Championships brought some 2,520 visitors, including 600 athletes, who competed at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium for top medals in discus throw, high jump, long jump, shot put along with multiple track events.
The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) Track & Field State Championships were held at APSU’s Fortera Stadium on Saturday. Pictured here are Discus Throw, Shot Put and the High Jump.
Frazier Allen: Famous Estate Blunders and How to Avoid Them
These celebrities’ tales are a strong reminder to review your estate plan before it’s too late.
Clarksville, TN – There’s a calm comfort that comes with estate planning: a sense that your family will be taken care of after you pass away (hopefully at a ripe old age). Sadly, it doesn’t always happen that way.
Skipping regular estate plan reviews can lead to forgotten details, and these can create confusion and havoc for your family – or suck them into a time-consuming court case to iron everything out. Unfortunately, that was the case for these high-profile individuals and their loved ones.
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Set Sail with the Swashbuckling Musical Comedy “The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 26th – June 17th
Clarksville, TN – Sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General are just a few of the characters dropping anchor at the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
The Roxy Regional School of the Arts presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s swashbuckling musical comedy “The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 26th through June 17th.
Lauren Mund and Patrick Long star as Mabel and Frederic in the Roxy Regional School of the Arts production of “The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 26th – June 17th
Frazier Allen: Six Myths About Sustainable Investing
Clarksville, TN – While interest in sustainable investing has grown in recent years, myths regarding the popular strategy abound.
The socially and environmentally conscious approach is designed to allow investors to build portfolios that align with their desires to make a positive impact on society and the environment – while also taking into account the risks and returns of conventional investing.
While interest in sustainable investing has grown in recent years, myths regarding the popular strategy abound.
New York Times Bestselling Author and Historic Preservationist Robert Hicks to Keynote 13th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 2nd and 3rd
Clarksville, TN – New York Times bestselling author and historic preservationist Robert Hicks will bring his masterful storytelling to Clarksville this summer as the keynote speaker of the 13th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 2nd and 3rd.
Recently named #2 in Nashville Lifestyles magazine’s top “100 Reasons to Love Nashville,” Hicks is the author of acclaimed novels The Widow of the South and A Separate Country and a noted historic preservationist who was instrumental in the restoration and preservation of the Historic Carnton Plantation, a focal point in the Battle of Franklin.
Robert Hicks to keynote 13th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
Clarksville to host Five Days of Welcome Home Veterans Events in September
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition, is proud to host its third annual Welcome Home Veterans event September 13th-17th, 2017.
Multiple activities will be happening during the five-day period to celebrate and honor veterans, with an emphasis on Vietnam veterans.
American Traveling Tribute Wall to be at Beachaven Vineyards and Winery
Burt Elementary School receives $5,000 Grant from Lowe’s for Outdoor Learning Space
Montgomery County, TN – Burt Elementary School has received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for their outdoor classroom project. This grant and support from Lowe’s on Madison Street is providing students with life lessons that connect with their curriculum.
“The inspiration for implementing these gardens at Burt developed from our desire to create an outdoor space that would allow hands-on learning opportunities for our students who might otherwise never have a chance to dig in the dirt, plant a seed, and watch it grow,” stated Haven Bowles, school counselor and co-coordinator of the outdoor learning space.
Haven Bowles teaching students to plant
Clarksville Police Department’s 5k Run/Walk for C.O.P.S. a huge success
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department held a 5k Run/Walk to raise money for C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) this past Saturday, May 13th, 2017. The event was held at the Clarksville Police Department Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street. The entry fee was $25.00.
“The weather today was perfect. There are a lot of families here and around 200 participates,” said CPD Captain Scott Thornton.
Clarksville Police Department’s annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5k Run-Walk
Movies in the Park returns May 27th
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, will celebrate its 12th season as it kicks off on Saturday, May 27th at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, with the showing of “Finding Dory.”
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm.
2017 Movies in the Parks kicks off May 27th with “Finding Dory” at Heritage Park.
“Fresh Research, New Discoveries” continues at Fort Defiance
Clarksville, TN – Learn more about Clarksville’s Fort Defiance as members of the Austin Peay State University History Club present new research related to the historical site at the fort’s newest event, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” on Saturday, May 27th, 2017.
Presentations will take place from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
