Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces Administrators
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery School System (CMCSS) has filled two administrative positions.
Dr. Mason Bellamy has been named Director of Elementary Schools, replacing Dr. Ann Griffin who retired this month. Dr. Bellamy most recently served as Director of Services for Exceptional Children and served as interim principal at Kenwood Middle School. Dr. Bellamy is the former principal of Hazelwood Elementary, which was recognized by the state of Tennessee last year as a Reward School for growth and achievement.
(L to R) Dr. Mason Bellamy and Dr. Ann Griffin. (CMCSS)
APSU releases Peay Mobile 4.0
Clarksville, TN – For several months, Austin Peay State University’s Information Technology (IT) department has been quietly working behind the scenes to implement a new mobile application called Peay Mobile 4.0.
This new version automatically replaces the original version of the Austin Peay mobile application, providing access to student and employee accounts, class schedules, grades and campus navigation. These and other features are at the control of your thumbs through Apple and Android mobile devices.
Peay Mobile 4.0
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Feedback
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is surveying the public to determine the best course in providing fishing and other similar activities to you, your family and all City of Clarksville residents.
A link to the survey can be found on the City’s Clarksville Parks and Recreation website, www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec . [Read more]
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to hold Community Meeting June 30th
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is hosting the second in a series of three meetings, dubbed Community Information Exchanges, to address the concerns of the community and get feedback from citizens about activity in their particular area of the county.
This meeting will be for citizens in the communities south of the river in Montgomery County (zones 4 & 5, see graphic) and will be held at 6:30pm Tuesday, June 30th at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1388 Cumberland Heights Road, Clarksville. This includes all areas in Montgomery County south of the Cumberland River.
Montgomery County Zones 4 & 5.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation wins National Award for Rotary Park’s Accessible Trail addition
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department was recently nationally recognized by the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) with an award for the Rotary Park Phase II Accessible Trail.
Nine trail projects from across the country were chosen by the CRT as recipients of its Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards. This award is in recognition for their outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.
(L to R) Derrick Crandall CRT Co-Chair; Nick Powell, Montgomery County Engineer; Jerry Allbert, Montgomery County Parks Director; and Marianne Fowler, CRT Co-Chair
Beachaven Winery’s Jazz on the Lawn features Rick Stone’s Dance Band this Saturday, June 20th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 20th, Beachaven Winery concert series ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ will feature music by Rick Stone’s Dance Band. The music starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm.
It is also the first themed event. To go along with the music, it will be a 60’s theme.
Jazz on the Lawn
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Billy Dunlop Park to close for Family Campout
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host the Spring Family Campout at Billy Dunlop Park this Saturday, June 20th from 2:00pm until Sunday, June 21st at 9:00am.
During the duration of the Family Campout, Billy Dunlop Park, located at E. Boy Scout Road, will be closed to the public.
Family Campout
Magic Wheels Skate Center Introduces Create-Your-Own Fundraiser
Night provided to raise money for any need, no matter how small.
Clarksville, TN – A recent search for Clarksville, TN on GoFundMe.com revealed 1,837 instances where people in the community were reaching out to others for help. These are typically individual needs which have overwhelmed the financial abilities of the person in need.
“The need in our community is great,” said Billy Frye, Owner of Magic Wheels Skate Center. “I had to find a way to make a difference.” [Read more]
Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Tennessee River American Red Cross
Support Local Red Cross on June 20th
Clarksville, TN – The American Red Cross of Tennessee River is inviting the community to “enjoy a short stack for a tall cause.” On Saturday, June 20th, guests can enjoy a short stack of pancakes and a coffee for $5.00, with all proceeds benefiting programs of the Tennessee River American Red Cross.
Tennessee Senator Mark Green donates $50,000 to APSU College of Business
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s campaign to develop a state-of-the-art trading room for its College of Business students received a major boost last week when Mark Green, MD, president of the healthcare company AlignMD, presented APSU President Alisa White with a $50,000 donation for that project.
“In building our successful healthcare company, the resources that served as the foundation came from here in the Clarksville community: legal services, capital financing and accounting,” Green, a Tennessee state senator and physician, said. “AlignMD is an authentic Clarksville entrepreneurial success story.”
Susan Wilson, APSU director of major gifts; Dr. Rex Gandy, APSU provost and vice president of Academic Affairs; Dr. Alisa White, APSU president; Sen. Mark Green, president of AlignMD; Camilla Green; Dr. William Rupp, dean of the APSU College of Business; and Derek van der Merwe, APSU vice president for Advancement, Communications and Strategic Initiatives. (Bill Persinger/APSU)
