About: News Staff 
News Staff's Articles:
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is July 20th, 2016
The 147th Meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “Bonnie Blue Flop: General P. G. T. Beauregard and Confederate Strategy in Fall 1864.”
General P. G. T. Beauregard
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 16th, 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: Wonder Kids Triathlon, Book Signing at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, and Burt-Cobb Community Center “Let’s Just Dance”.
«Read the rest of this article»
3rd Annual Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race set for August 13th, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The 3rd Annual “Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race” is being held on Saturday Night August 13th 2016 at Beachaven Winery on Dunlop Lane in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The 5K will start at 9:00pm and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:30pm.
This event is being held to raise funding for a scholarship in Deputy Bubba Johnson’s name for the children of local Public Safety Personal attending Austin Peay State University.
3rd Annual Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race
«Read the rest of this article»
APSU construction sites off-limits to Pokémon Go players, general public
Clarksville, TN – Pokémon Go, the new GPS-based augmented reality game, has brought dozens of new visitors to the Austin Peay State University campus this week, but many of these individuals are putting themselves at risk by entering closed-off construction sites.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Youth Learn About Miami & Enjoy The Bahamas
Clarksville, TN – Miami and the Bahamas were the destination for the LEAP Organization’s 6th Annual Educational Excursion.
Children from Clarksville along with chaperones and community members embarked on a five-day journey to Miami to educate LEAP youth by exposing them to other cities, cultural differences and historical landmarks.
Participants visited the Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Museum, History of Miami Museum, and the Miccosukee Indian Village where they experienced an airboat ride through the everglades followed by an alligator show.
LEAP Youth visit Miccosukee Indian Village.
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Montgomery County School System Administrator Announcements
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System has appointed two veteran administrators to middle school principal positions effective for the upcoming school year.
Current New Providence Middle School Principal Laura Barnett will serve as the new principal at Rossview Middle School. Richview Middle School Assistant Principal Laura Boss will take over at Northeast Middle School.
(L to R) Laura Barnett and Laura Boss.
«Read the rest of this article»
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Book Signing and Lecture
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a lecture and book signing with author Stephen Davis on Thursday, July 21st from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. The lecture will begin at 1:00pm, and upon its conclusion Davis will sign copies of his book, “A Long and Bloody Task” until 4:00pm.
Spring of 1864 brought a whole new war to the Western Theater, with new commanders and what would become a new style of warfare. Federal armies, perched in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after their stunning victories there the previous fall, poised on the edge of Georgia for the first time in the war.
“A Long and Bloody Task” by Stephen Davis
«Read the rest of this article»
CMCSS announces Eighth Annual Advanced Placement Pass and Go Event
Montgomery County, TN – Advanced Placement (AP) students of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System have the chance to win a brand new car from Wyatt Johnson, technology from Premier Medical Group, gas cards from William Beach Oil Co. and free pizza from Domino’s for passing one or more AP exams.
A total of 544 students, who passed 844 exams, are eligible to participate in the 8th Annual Wyatt Johnson Pass and Go event. For each AP exam students pass with a score of 3, 4 or 5, their chances increase to win.
AP students at Northeast High School check out the trunk space of one of the cars to be given away on July 30th.
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville moves forward with Plans for Pat Head Summitt Plaza at Freedom Point
Clarksville, TN – Civic leaders gathered Thursday to announce a major step toward the goal of honoring Pat Head Summitt, hometown hero and legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach, with a statue and interpretative display along the Cumberland River in Clarksville.
Coach Summitt died June 28th from Alzheimer’s disease, five years after a diagnosis of early onset dementia forced her to retire from her legendary UT coaching career, during which her teams won a record 1,098 games and eight NCAA national titles.
Clarksville Leaders Unveil Plans for Pat Head Summitt Plaza at Freedom Point Thursday morning, July 14th.
«Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host “Let’s Just Dance” Teen Event at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center
Clarksville, TN – On July 22nd at 7:00pm, the Burt-Cobb Community Center, located at 1011 Franklin Street, will expand its offerings to the community by hosting a new teen event, “Let’s Just Dance.”
Teens, ages 13-17, are invited to come dance and party in a safe environment with friends from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
“Let’s Just Dance” Teen Event to be held at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center on July 22nd.
«Read the rest of this article»
| « Older Articles | Newer Articles » |
