Roxy Regional Theatre to Unveil 36th Season at “Happenin’ at the Hollemans'” on Friday, May 11th
Clarksville, TN – A big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. A trip down a rabbit hole. An eight-legged miracle worker. A rocking ride back in time to the Age of Aquarius. A recluse who never sets foot outside his house. A home-run hit musical. This is just a taste of what awaits the corner of Franklin and First in 2018-2019 at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
For the sixth consecutive year, Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman will host “Happenin’ at the Hollemans,” an evening of entertainment featuring the unveiling of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s highly-anticipated “Season36: Theatre You Can’t Resist”, on Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 3rd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off a great success despite rain
Clarksville, TN – It might have been raining, but spirits were high at Hilltop Supermarket’s 3rd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off.
The cook off was held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away three years ago. Proceeds from the event went towards a scholarship fund for Dwayne’s grandchildren.
Seventeen teams competed for trophies and cash prizes. There was BBQ, ribs and more for sale.

(L to R) Bubba Burchett and Ricky Thomas with RT-Que won Grand Champion at Hilltop Supermarket’s 3rd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off, Saturday.
Altra Federal Credit Union recognized by Wellness Council of America
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union was recently honored as a Gold Level recipient by the Well Workplace Awards, which recognizes an organization’s commitment to the physical health and well-being of their employees.
The award was presented by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), one of the nation’s most-respected resources for building high-performing, healthy workplaces.
Hilltop Supermarket kicked off the 2018 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off, Friday night
Clarksville, TN – On Friday night, May 4th, 2018, Hilltop Supermarket held their 1st annual Country Kids Cook-Off. The event is part of the 2018 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off.
Hundreds of people attended the event despite the overcast skies and chance of rain. The rain held off and it turned into a wonderful night.
“This is just an all around good community event right here at Hilltop and always appreciated what they do to bring the community together,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson.

Dylan Byard (left) was the first place winner of Hilltop Supermarket’s 1st annual Country Kids Cook-Off. Cody Jackson (right) gave Byard his trophy and cash prize.
Google Rolling Study Halls Happening in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) is excited to announce its Rolling Study Halls pilot program in partnership with Google and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation.
Rolling Study Halls is a Google-funded initiative that seeks to improve technology access and extend learning to the after-school space. By powering school buses with WiFi and providing educator support, Rolling Study Halls is helping students across the US—especially in rural communities—access more learning hours outside of school.

Google, WiFi technology was installed on six Clarksville-Montgomery County School System school buses.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce May 2018 Events
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of May.
On May 8th, the Chamber will hold the annual Industry Appreciation Lunch. As a way to say thank you to the workforce that makes up our local industry the Chamber, Industrial Development Board and Aspire Foundation will host a free lunch from 11:00am–2:00pm at Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane. Contact Robin Burton at rburton@clarksville.tn.us for more information.
Manna Café Ministries to hold Stuff the Love Bus food drive this Saturday, May 5th
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will conduct a food drive on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 and is in need of volunteers. Locations are all local Walmart’s, neighborhood market Walmart’s, Kroger’s, Food Lions, and Dollar General. This event will begin at 10:00am.
Volunteers will be standing at stores asking for shoppers to donate.
At Manna Café, we distribute roughly 1.8 million pounds of food and 26,000 hot meals per year — so one of our main battles is keeping food on our shelves.
APSU names seasoned pilot/flight instructor Charles Weigandt director of proposed rotor wing program
Clarksville, TN – Charles W. Weigandt, a 24-year U.S. Army veteran and founding member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, was recently named director of Austin Peay State University’s proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science program, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters). He began his new role at APSU on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Community Centers debut New Programs
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Offerings include fitness, life skills for teens, cake decorating
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of programs for youth and adults at its three Community Centers in the coming weeks.
Many of these are first-time programs.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library events for May 2018
Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library works to champion learning and reading, ignites imaginations, and delivers access to information and ideas. To this end, the library holds several events that are educational, entertaining and fun throughout the month.
In May, some of the events include: Sunday Movie Showing, Speak Up & Stand Tall with Ashley Cash, Tween Programming, Basic Computer & Facebook Skills, and Saturday Story Time.