Walk with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan this afternoon, December 13th
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, December 13th, 2013 at 5:30pm, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Mayor’s Fitness Council will host a Walk with the Mayor event at McGregor Park.
Walkers participating in the event should meet at the main entrance of McGregor Park at 5:30pm. [Read more]
Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County’s 2014 Calendars have arrived
Clarksville, TN – Full color, locally designed, and professionally printed 2014 Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County Calendars are now in stock.
Finish up your Christmas shopping with their “Buy 5 Get 1 Free” deal, plus shipping is always free to our out of town supporters.
If people are having a hard time with gift ideas for you, add a calendar to your Christmas list.
2014 Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County Calendars
Clarksville Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” happens this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 14th, 2013, at the Sango WalMart, at 8:00am, the Clarksville Police Department is hosting the Shop with a Cop Event.
The Clarksville Police Union and the FOP jointly sponsor the event. There will be between 100 and 150 children shopping. Eighteen Elementary Schools guidance counselors, Clarksville Police personnel, and citizens of our community nominated the children chosen.
A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)
Austin Peay State University Student to earn degree December 13th after two decades
Clarksville, TN – When Keith Wilson, 51, first arrived at Austin Peay State University, George H.W. Bush was president of the United States, Johnny Carson ended his 30-year tenure as host of the Tonight Show and Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympic Games.
Much has changed since 1992, except for Wilson’s status as an APSU student. A series of health problems delayed his studies over the years, causing him to sometimes drop out or take only one class a semester. [Read more]
APSU offers new online medical writing course
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education, in its ongoing mission to provide high-quality online courses, has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online, instructor-led courses.
This partnership recently led to the creation of “Explore a Career in Medical Writing,” a new online course at APSU. [Read more]
Montgomery County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held Saturday
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 7th at 5:00pm, Montgomery County held their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at outside the court house and in the court center.
There was hot chocolate and cookies for all those attending. Christmas music was playing making it a festive atmosphere.
Before the ceremony began, several people took advantage of the empty sleigh in the court center for photos.
Children sat on the sleigh with Santa and told him about all the toys they wanted for Christmas at the Montgomery County Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa was also handing out plenty of candy to everone that paid him a visit.
Clarksville Christmas Tree lighting Ceremony
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday the City of Clarksville held the official lighting of the city’s Christmas tree on public square. Normally the lighting is held in conjunction with the city’s Christmas parade, however with inclement weather forcing the cancellation of the Christmas parade, that was not possible this year.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan officiated short ceremony before lighting the city’s tree Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Lighting of the City of Clarksville’s Christmas Tree
“Du The Dream” in Clarksville at the 2014 Dream Factory Duathlon
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Dream Factory and Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) are excited to announce the upcoming “Du the Dream” Duathlon, the newest multi-sport event in Clarksville’s ever-growing lineup.
The “Du the Dream” Duathlon will be held Saturday, May 31st, 2014 near Beachaven Winery & Vineyards. This run-bike-run event is designed for the whole family.
All proceeds will go to support the Clarksville Chapter of the Dream Factory, the second-largest children’s wish-granting organization in the U.S. Money granted to The Dream Factory fund wishes of children who are not only terminally ill, but also children who suffer with chronic and critical illness. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival needs you to create their Official Jingle
Clarksville, TN – Do you have what it takes to create the official 2014 Rivers and Spires jingle that will be used in the upcoming Festival TV commercials?
For over a decade, the award-winning Rivers & Spires Festival has been showcasing musicians and entertainers, from up and coming local artists, to Grammy award-winners.
Downtown Clarksville during the Annual Rivers and Spires Festival
American Red Cross Holiday Campaign Urges Public to Give Something that Means Something
People can donate money, holiday cards or time
Clarksville, TN – The American Red Cross has launched its holiday campaign and urged people to give hope to those in need by giving something meaningful during the upcoming holiday season.
“Make this holiday season truly meaningful by supporting the Red Cross Holiday Campaign and helping a victim of disaster or by remembering a member of the Armed Forces who is far from home,” said Julie Campos, Chapter Executive for the American Red Cross, Two Rivers Chapter. [Read more]
