Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library looking for Input through Online Community Survey
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is currently developing a new strategic plan.
A community input retreat is scheduled for March with a select group of participants to help in the planning process, however, the library would also like to invite anyone in the Montgomery County community to assist in this process by participating in a short online survey. [Read more]
Tickets on Sale for Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – The Third Annual Recipes for Success – Girl Scout Cookies and Beachaven Wine pairings – fundraiser will be held March 24th.
The event will take place at the Tanglewood House from 5:00pm – 7:00pm and is for adults 21 and over. [Read more]
APSU hires Dr. Rex Gandy as new Provost, V.P. for Academic Affairs
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has hired Dr. Rex Gandy as its new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Gandy, who is slated to begin work at APSU on June 1st, currently serves in the same position at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a position he has held since 2009.
Gandy follows former Provost Tristan Denley, who serves as Vice Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents, and Dr. Jaime Taylor, who has served as Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs since 2013.
Dr. Rex Gandy. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Clarksville Police Department to Hold Car Seat Inspections
Clarksville, TN – On February 28th, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church on 2526 Whitfield Road, the Clarksville Police Department will provide assistance for the proper installation of child restraints along with traffic safety information.
Please, stop by and have your child’s car seat inspected.
Montgomery County Extension Office Spring Master Gardener course applications now being accepted
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Extension Office is now accepting applications for the spring Master Gardener course. All classes will be held at the Montgomery County Extension office on Wednesday’s from 10:00am – 2:00pm beginning March 4th and ending May 27th.
Please keep in mind that this is a volunteer based organization that depends greatly on your time and commitment to the program. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County Community Action Agency now taking Weatherization Assistance Program applications
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency is currently taking applications for the Weatherization Assistance Program. This program is designed to assist low-income households with insulation, air sealing, window and door repairs and consumer education. [Read more]
CMCSS announces Administrative Appointments
Montgomery County, TN – Dr. Bryan Johnson, who is serving as director of high schools for CMCSS, has been named Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Johnson, who earned his doctorate from Trevecca Nazarene University, served as principal of Northwest High School for two years and was assistant principal of West Creek High School for two years.
Stacy Maley has been named assistant principal at West Creek Middle School.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Clarksville, TN – Once in a while when you’re in a second-hand store, you can run across a book you’ve missed when it first came out, but one that becomes a lifelong favorite. That’s what happened to me when I found “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (The Dial Press, August, 2008).
Who could resist a book with a title like this!
The entire book is a series of letters with the central character a writer named Juliet Ashton. The initial setting is just after World War II as Juliet is setting out on a book tour for her collection of columns she wrote during the war to help keep up spirits of those at home in England.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Will Host Home and Garden Show This Weekend
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce sixth annual Home and Garden Show, sponsored by Furniture Connection, is taking place this weekend, February 21st-22nd.
The show will be at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, which is located inside Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
The Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s Surrender of Clarksville event has been cancelled
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s living history event to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville has been cancelled.
The event, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at 10:00am will not be rescheduled.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
