Clarksville’s Customs House Museum receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Arts Engagement in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The invitation-only grant in the amount of $10,000 aims to help increase understanding and skills in the arts for all ages.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now accepting summer pool staff applications for the New Year
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for lifeguard positions for the 2014 summer swimming season.
Applicants considered for hire will be interviewed and must pass a swim test. Once those steps are completed he/she will be put into one of the following 3 certification courses. [Read more]
Clarksville’s LEAP Organization Essay Contest has Ten $500 Scholarships available for Seniors
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The 7 Points Quest is a local essay contest for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Recreation Leagues registration begins Monday, February 3rd
Clarksville, TN – Registration will begin Monday, February 3rd for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Recreation Leagues.
Participants can register through March 28th at any of our community centers, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main office as well as online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. [Read more]
CDE Lightband to Host “Understanding Your Electric Bill” Meeting
Clarksville, TN – High electric bills over the past two months have been a concern for some Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband) customers.
Due to continued interest in this matter, CDE Lightband management has made the decision to host a public meeting to address customer concerns. [Read more]
Northwest High School presented check at Business After Schools
Montgomery County, TN – Premier Medical Group and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation presented a $40,000 check to the Health Sciences Academy at Northwest High School.
From left are: Dr. B.J. Worthington, Director of Schools; Northwest Principal Bryan Johnson; Premier Medical Dr. Peter Silkowski; Academy Administrator Theresa Muckleroy; Foundation President William Beach; Foundation member Tommy Bates; Foundation Board Member Emeritus Rudy Johnson; Foundation member and Premier Medical Group Administrator Lloyd Matson; and Foundation Executive Director Candy Johnson.
Clarksville Ice Hockey Team being formed
Clarksville, TN – Ice hockey players are being sought for a Clarksville/Montgomery County/Fort Campbell High School Hockey team. This team will be a part of the Greater Nashville Scholastic Hockey league (GNASH) and play other high schools in the Nashville area.
Interested boys and girls in grades 8 through 12 can contact Vikkie McCarthy at mccarthyvictoria@hotmail.com for more information and joining.
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to feature APSU Agriculture professor Rodney Mills on Thursday, January 30th
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University animal science professor will present the next session of the Provost Lecture Series this week at APSU.
Dr. Rodney Mills, assistant professor of animal science, will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, January 30th, in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. The title of his lecture is “Development of a Sustainable Beef Production System: A Case Study of the APSU Farm and Environmental Education Center.”
Austin Peay Agriculture professor Dr. Rodney Mills with a brown horse. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt to host Super Bowl Viewing Party
Clarksville, TN – The Tilted Kilt, 2790B Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, is sponsoring a Super Bowl Viewing party this Sunday, February 2nd, with food and drink specials all day and a chance to win a flat screen tv.
Come watch all the action on the Tilted Kilt “Viewing Wall,” a massive 170″ LED Video Wall, where football fans can watch all the action in high definition detail.
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery offers the best view for the big game, and drink specials throughout the day.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting Super Bowl Party (Tilted Kilt)
APSU classroom to be named after late professor Ed Irwin
Clarksville, TN – The plaque hanging in the lobby of the Austin Peay State University Browning Administration Building is easily overlooked. The brass plates blend in with the wall’s wood paneling, and from certain angles, the light washes out the names.
You have to lean close to read it, and only then do you realize that this tablet lists the recipients of the University’s top faculty honor – the Distinguished Professor Award.
Dr. Ed Irwin
