APSU breaks ground on CETF, receives $2 million from Hemlock to purchase lab equipment
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Today, Austin Peay State University forged new territory when it broke ground for the new Chemical Engineering Technology Facility (CETF).
“Crossing over Eighth Street is kind of a first for us,” APSU President Tim Hall said during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site located across from the Sundquist Science Complex on Eighth and College streets.
With ceremonial shovels in hand, APSU officials were joined by representatives from Hemlock Semiconductor Group, a Michigan-based company “directly responsible for the new building today,” Hall said.
“This new progress is happening precisely because we’re forming partnerships,” he said.
The CETF groundbreaking
AT&T rolls out more U-verse enhancements at no additional cost to customers
Upgrades Include Exclusive Total Home DVR Feature, Broadband Speed Increase, New On Demand App and More
DALLAS, June 16, 2009 — Since its launch three years ago, AT&T U-verse has continually evolved and added new features. This month, AT&T* will rollout another series of enhancements that make AT&T U-verse even better for customers. Today and over the coming weeks, AT&T U-verse will add — at no extra cost as part of customers’ existing subscriptions — upgraded DVR capabilities and user interface enhancements for all customers, increased downstream speeds for AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max residential and business customers, and a new On Demand Top Picks application for customers in select markets.
“Turning on the TV and seeing something new is what AT&T U-verse customers have come to expect from us,” said Jeff Weber, vice president of video services for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “These latest upgrades are further examples of how we’re using Internet Protocol (IP) technology to give you more control and more value. With AT&T U-verse, you’re getting DVR capabilities you can’t find from any cable providers, exciting and useful apps, and faster broadband speeds. We’re giving you an advanced entertainment experience, and this is still only the beginning.”
The U-verse enhancements announced today include: [Read more]
Visions Metaphysical Boutique offers new age alternatives to traditional medicine in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee
In the eight months since it opened Linda Cain’s business Vision’s Metaphysical Boutique has become one of the foundations of Franklin Street in Clarksville, TN. Visions specializes in catering not just to the body, but also to the mind and soul. Her shop is located just across from the Roxy Regional Theatre at 101 Franklin Street, the intersection of Franklin Street and South Third Street.
Owner Linda Cain first discovered Clarksville when her husband John was assigned to a tour of duty at the Fort Campbell Army base. She immediately fell in love with downtown Clarksville. After six years her husband was reassigned to Washington DC. When it came time for him to retire in 2001, they knew that Clarksville was the place that they wanted to call home.
Visions Metaphysical Boutique at Franklin Street and South Third Street
NAF Job Fair
The NAF Job Fair takes place at Sportsman’s Lodge (6663 Sportsman’s Lane) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The regular job fair held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month has been reinstated until further notice. Applications for positions will be distributed from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Interested applicants who wish to use their Spouse preference should bring a copy of their marriage certificate and their PCS orders. Those who wish to use Veterans Preference should bring a copy of their DD-214.
For more information on NAF Job Fairs, please call the Job Information Center at (270) 798-4412 or (270) 798-4905.
Ragazza Pizza opens in South Clarksville
Ragazza Pizza is a brand new take out restaurant opening in south Clarksville on June 3rd. They specialize in “take and bake” pizzas and delicious pasta dishes. The restaurant is located at 1206 Highway 48, just south of the Clarksville city fairgrounds. Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:30a.m till 8:30p.m. Friday & Saturday from 10:30a.m. till 9:00p.m. Sundays from 12:00p.m till 7:00p.m.
The business is locally owned and operated by cousins Julie Rhoads and Maryellen Katz, which is appropriate because Ragazza means “girl” in Italian. The restaurant employees 12 people, many of them also female.
Ragazza Pizza Co-owners Julie Rhoads and Maryellen Katz
BLF and Customs House Museum award from Tennessee Association of Museums
BLF Marketing and The Customs House Museum have won a first place award from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) for their exhibit catalog chronicling the creativity and skill of Kentucky artist, Tim Lewis . BLF Marketing and Customs House Museum of Clarksville, Tenn., produced the 64-page publication entitled Time Made Real: The Carvings of Tim Lewis. Frank Lott and Ron Watson of BLF Marketing co-designed the award-winning catalog, which features a collection of Lewis’ works and essays exhibited at Customs House Museum during 2008. The Lewis publication is the third exhibit catalog produced by BLF Marketing and Customs House Museum to win top TAM honors. The catalog Olen Bryant: A Retrospective Reelfoot Lake: Tradition, Mystery & Lore won the top award in 2006.
TAM awards are intended to recognize, encourage, and promote excellence within the Tennessee museum community. The Lewis catalog won in the category of publications produced by medium-sized museums. Factors considered by TAM included content, design, writing, art/photos, appeal, quality, concept, originality and successfulness, as measured in published reviews or other documentation.
Lewis’ woodcarvings and stone sculptures have made him one of Kentucky’s most celebrated folk artists. The Folk Art Society of America named Lewis their Artist of the Year in 2007. [Read more]
Tennessee House passes important bond bill
Companies expected to bring thousands of jobs to state over the next decade.
Tennessee House of Representatives Chambers
NASHVILLE –The House has voted to bring thousands of new jobs to Tennessee with the passage of a bill that guarantees incentive grants for Volkswagen and Hemlock, two companies scheduled to build new manufacturing facilities in Chattanooga and Clarksville.
“As many states in our nation struggle to survive this current financial crisis, we in Tennessee continue to lure new job opportunities to our state and provide a light at the end of this dark economic tunnel,” said State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville). [Read more]
City honors Ft. Campbell soldiers with “Warrior Week”
The Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is sponsoring a special celebration honoring soldiers and families the week after Rivers and Spires:
Warrior Week will be held from April 19 – 25. The schedule of events and programs is as follows:
- SUNDAY, April 19th – Church appreciation services
- MONDAY, April 20th – Saturday, April 25th – Business Discount Week
- MONDAY, April 20th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Military Marksmanship Competition sponsored by Midsouth Shooters Supply
- TUESDAY, April 21st – Wounded Warrior Train Tour, sponsored by Montgomery County & First Command
- TUESDAY, April 21st, 6:30 p.m. – Movie Night at Great Escape, Sponsored by Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union & Operations Eagle’s Nest
- WEDNESDAY, April 22nd – City Wide Discounted Lunches
- THURSDAY, April 23rd – Godfather Tournament sponsored by Dex Imaging and dinner. Donated by Golden Rule Barbeque. 11:00 golf registration and lunch, 12:00 shotgun start Dinner and awards at 5:30
- SATURDAY, April 25th 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.– Picnic and Fun Fair sponsored by the City of Clarksville at the fairgrounds inflatable’s, pony rides, petting zoo, free food, stage with local singing and band talent.
Health Foundation awarded $3m from Clarksville Volunteer Health Inc.
Board members of the Clarksville Volunteer Health, Inc. have presented a gift of $3 million to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Health Foundation.
The March 23 presentation was made to Ben Kimbrough, Sr., foundation chairman, by Clarksville Volunteer Health board chairman Bill Wyatt and vice chairman, Cecil Morgan, Jr.
The Health Foundation is a non-profit organization that was created jointly by the city of Clarksville, Montgomery County and the former Gateway Hospital Board of Trustees. It operates exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, and is designed to promote the health of Clarksville and Montgomery Country residents and the citizens of northern middle Tennessee.
Clarksville Volunteer Health, Inc. administers all assets of the former Gateway Hospital, and maintains 20% ownership of Clarksville Health System, G.P., owner of the new Gateway Medical Center that opened in June 2008. The remaining 80% of Clarksville Health System, G.P. is owned by a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc., which is headquartered in Franklin, Tenn.
The $3 million gift to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Health Foundation was made possible by the sale of parcels of land owned by the former hospital, located around the former Madison Street facility, and from operating revenue of the former hospital. According to Wyatt, the $3 million gift is hopefully the first of many donations that will be made to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Health Foundation by his organization. Clarksville Volunteer Health will continue to provide funding to the non-profit health foundation as further revenue is generated by the sale of additional assets belonging to the former hospital, and the division of future profits from the group’s ownership in Clarksville Health System, G.P.
ARRA to offer summer jobs program
One component of the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is to provide youth with a summer employment opportunity. with pay scales to match federal minimum wage and target 12,000 for up to eight weeks of summer employment.
ARRA is part of the new stimulus package signed into law by President Obama. This program encourages youth seeking summer employment to contact the person below based on your county of residence. Already available work sites are being identified. The program will serve economically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 14-24. [Read more]
