Road Closures Announced For Clarksville’s Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this weekend have been announced for the 3rd Annual Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband.
The following streets will experience intermittent delays from 7:00am until 11:30am on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. [Read more]
APSU’s Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominations
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a nonprofit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations.
While the Ovation Awards will be presented at a celebration on March 2nd, 2014, at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, nominations are being sought now through Friday, January 17th, 2014. [Read more]
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, 2013, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will hold Clarksville’s 1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Come out to Rural King and join fellow pittie lovers for a costume contest, photos and free doggie treats.
There will be free spay-neuter vouchers for Pit Bulls or close bully mixes provided by by the Clarksville Humane Society.
1st Annual Pit Bull Awareness event to be held October 26th at Rural King.
Friends of Dunbar Cave Annual Fall Hike at Dunbar Cave State Park October 18th-19th
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave and the Starcatcher Initiative would like to invite you to “Animal Tales: The Tale of Hansel and Gretel.”
Join Barty the Bat, Roxy Raccoon, Ophelia the Owl and Park Ranger Skip as they share tales of Dunbar Cave history and the adventures of Hansel and Gretel while touring Clarksville’s only state park at night.
The Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s Visitors Center
Go Commando Runner Provides Awareness to Gun Violence
Clarksville, TN – Every day, law enforcement across the United States step out onto the streets in an effort to protect and serve. Their dedication extends across the communities they patrol and within their own community of officers.
This year, on October 19th, one of Montgomery County’s own will run in the Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband in honor of his fellow officers and to raise awareness about a very real threat to police officers everywhere.
Montgomery County Sheriff Investigator Jeff Morlock will run in Go Commando to raise Awareness to Gun Violence.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office celebrates Deputy’s retirement
Clarksville, TN – His colleagues know him for his laid-back demeanor, his intimidating stature and his Barry White-esque voice on the radio, but mostly, they know Andy Lowery as one of the most professional Deputies they’ve ever worked with.
“He’s the most professional man I’ve had the pleasure of working with,” said Sgt. Robert Boone.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson presents former Deputy Andy Lowery with a plaque for his 12 years of service to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. (Jamie Dexter/MCSO)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held November 9th
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in Downtown Clarksville.
Keynote speaker is Mary Ross, national commander of Women Veterans of America, with remarks by Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
2012 Veterans Day Parade.
Famed Marine Corps General to speak at APSU Military Alumni Dinner on October 25th
Clarksville, TN – In July 1977, a young Austin Peay State University graduate named Ronald Bailey was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Thirty-four years later, in June 2011, that APSU graduate became the first African American commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, the oldest and largest infantry division in the Marine Corps.
Lieutenant General Ronald Bailey to speak at Austin Peay Military Alumni Dinner.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Winter Gym begins November 12th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will once again partner with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide the Winter Gym Program! [Read more]
Moore Magnet Elementary School received Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – On Thursday morning, October 10th, Moore Magnet Elementary School became the first school to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
Moore Magnet School Green Certification Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
