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2014 Clarksville Sports Festival to be held at Wilma Rudolph Event Center August 16th, 2014
Event offers Day of Sports and Athletics
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be hosting its fourth-annual Clarksville Sports Festival from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 16th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive, with a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.
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Fort Campbell MWR and R.F. Sink Library Hosts Author Sue Freeman Culverhouse for Brunch and a Book
Fort Campbell, KY – Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is excited to announce that they will host a visiting author for Brunch and a Book in July. During the monthly Brunch gathering on July 15th at noon, Sue Freeman Culverhouse will discuss her recent book, Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren.
Mrs. Culverhouse is the author of three books including Seven Keys to a Successful Life, To Cure Sometimes, To Comfort Always, and Tennessee Literary Luminaries.
Tennessee Literary Luminaries book by Sue Freeman Culverhouse
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Austin Peay State University Phi Kappa Phi chapter awarded literacy grant
Clarksville, TN – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP)—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—recently presented John Blake, Austin Peay State University associate professor of engineering technology, with a 2014 Literacy Grant. Blake, president of APSU’s PKP chapter, is one of 14 recipients nationwide to receive the award.
Austin Peay State Univeristy’s annual G.H.O.S.T. (Great Halloween Options for Safe Trick-or-Treating) event, hosted by the APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
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Clarksville Regional Airport announces Apron Improvements
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV) announced it has completed the bid selection for a $3.2 million apron improvements package that will greatly expand the airport’s accessibility and aircraft parking capabilities.
The improvements include a completely reconstructed apron area with two new helicopter landing pads, a new tie down area supporting 55 aircraft and structural improvements to the apron design that expand the airport’s service capabilities.
Assistant Airport Manager John Atnip Refuels an Airplane at the Clarksville Regional Airport
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Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop raises funds in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy
Montgomery County, TN – A local barber that Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy David “Bubba” Johnson used to frequent and the shop he works with raised $350.00 in his honor during a charity haircut day recently.
Barbers with Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop presented Sheriff John Fuson with the check today, which will be added to funds that will be used for a trip to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Washington, D.C. where Johnson’s name will be added to the memorial.
Sheriff John Fuson is presented with a check from Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop in honor of Deputy David “Bubba” Johnson. Pictured are Fuson, Greg Cooper, Brad Young and Jonathon Uzzle.
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Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 13th through July 19th, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Fishing Equipment and Techniques, Lake Life, Wildflower Hike, Spiders, Nature Boot Camp, Morning Nature Hike, and Trees Are Terrific.
Dunbar Cave State Park – Swan Lake
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers Mother-Son Game Night
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a memorable evening for mother and son couples on Thursday, July 24th.
Couples will get to build their own board game, play giant board games and enjoy a pizza and ice cream buffet.
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Austin Peay State University adds solar canopy to 9th Street parking lot
Clarksville, TN – On sunny afternoons, the electric meter attached to the Austin Peay State University Hemlock Semiconductor Building won’t be breaking any speed records.
That’s because, in addition to the solar panels on the building’s roof, a new solar parking canopy in the neighboring 9th Street parking lot will feed even more of the sun’s energy into the electrical system, keeping utility costs down.
New Solar Canopy at Austin Peay’s 9th Street parking lot. (Linnea Rainey/APSU)
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Clarksville’s Liberty Live Concert Series continues July 19th with performer Tina Brown
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department introduced Liberty Live!, a new, outdoor concert series in June.
The series will continue its season with a performance by Tina Brown on Saturday, July 19th, at the Liberty Park Amphitheater, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville. Concerts begin at 6:00pm and continue until 9:00pm.
Tina Brown to perform at Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s next Liberty Live concert event.
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Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of July 8th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The June Employment Report was stronger than expected. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 288,000 (median forecast: +215,000), with widespread gains across sectors (April and May were revised a net 29,000 higher).
The unemployment fell to 6.1% (from 6.3%), although the employment/population ratio edged up only slightly (to 59.0%, vs. 58.9% in May and 58.7% a year ago – still suggesting plenty of slack in the labor market). Average hourly earnings rose 0.2% in June, up 2.0% y/y (the CPI rose 2.1% over the 12 months ending in May).
Frazier Allen
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