S.T.E.P.S collecting school supplies for 2014-2015 School Year
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of the year where our non-profit S.T.E.P.S (School Tools that Empower and Promote Success) starts collecting school supplies for the next school year 2014-2015
Starting June 1st, S.T.E.P.S will be looking for businesses, clubs, groups, and organizations to place S.T.E.P.S youth created collection boxes around Clarksville til August 3rd.
You can visit their Facebook page for more information. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market provides fresh produce, handcrafted items to Clarksville residents
Matthew Nixon
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market opened last week to a spectacular reception. The market has been getting bigger and bigger every year since it was founded 6 years ago. It is a one-stop shop for produce, baked goods, as well as an incredible selection of arts and crafts.
We’ve got 19 new vendors this year,” said Matthew Nixon, an event planning specialist, and the Downtown Market Manager for the City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation when he was asked what’s new at the market this year. “We’re doing kids crafts every Saturday now. We got four food trucks which were very proud of. So we’ve got a little bit of new things here and there, and if you look around we have grown a little bit since last year.”
The lower section of the Downtown Market in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Director Dr. B.J. Worthington selected for Tennessee STEM Leadership Council
Montgomery County, TN – Dr. B.J. Worthington, director of schools for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, has been chosen to serve in the first cohort of the Tennessee Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Leadership Council.
CMCSS’s Dr. B.J. Worthington selected for Tennessee Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Leadership Council.
Montgomery Central High School Cheerleaders to hold Car Wash Saturday, May 31st
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 31st, the Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be holding a car wash fundraiser at Hilltop Super Market from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Everybody knows that the true “spirit” of athletic competition comes from the cheerleaders. They lead the charge for supporting their favorite school and represent their team everywhere they go. This weekend, they are asking for your support. [Read more]
Asera Care Hospice Foundation Donates to Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN – Representatives from Asera Care Hospice Foundation presented a $2,500 check to Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Schools Director B.J. Worthington to purchase materials aimed at helping students who are experiencing the loss of a loved one.
(Pictured Left to Right) Henry Moore, Yvette Gillespie, B.J. Worthington and Stacy Knight.
Tennessee State Senator Mark Green Recognizes Montgomery County EMS Heroism
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, May 27th, Tennessee State Senator Mark Green presented Emergency Medical Services A-Shift with Proclamations from the State of Tennessee, along with state flags that have flown over the Capitol, for their heroism that he recently witnessed on an accident scene.
Montgomery County EMS recognized for Heroism. Pictured from Left to Right: Matt Sandifer, Caleb Hall, Jennifer Earp, Jessie Ferrell, Stephanie Read, Joe Gluff, Gary Perry and Senator Mark Green.
Alzheimer’s Association hosts Caregiver Conference at First Baptist Church July 24th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, July 24th, 2014 the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a Caregiver Conference at First Baptist Church. Visit exhibitors, learn from professionals and enjoy time with other family caregivers.
The conference is free to attend. Light breakfast and lunch is included. Respite care available at no cost. You must register to attend and space is limited.
Caregiver Conference July 24th, 2014
APSU awards degrees to more than 1,100 students
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University hosted its 85th Spring Commencement ceremony on May 9th, in the campus’ Dunn Center.
More than 1,100 students from the College of Arts and Letters, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, College of Business, Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, and School of Technology and Public Management were awarded degrees.
APSU Spring Commencement ceremony
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Yard Sale Saturday, May 31st
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 31st, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will be holding a Giant Yard Sale at their office from 7:00am until 4:00pm.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County office is bursting at the seams with fantastic items that will be available this coming weekend at our Bargain Hunters Bonanza Yard Sale Fundraiser.
Austin Peay State University’s Kristofer Ray named visiting scholar to University of Michigan’s Eisenberg Institute
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Kristofer Ray, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, was recently named a visiting scholar to the University of Michigan’s Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies.
He will spend the summer at the Institute, working on his next book, titled “Cherokees, Europeans and Empire in the Tennessee Corridor, 1670-1763.”
APSU associate professor of history Dr. Kristofer Ray.
