Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to offer Beginning Genealogy Class September 26th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library’s Reference and Genealogy Department will be offering a basic genealogy class beginning Thursday, September 26th at 3:00pm.
Many people attempt to begin their genealogy research journey by first going to the internet, or by using the library’s Ancestry.com online resource. [Read more]
APSU administrators have new titles this year
Clarksville, TN – Two members of the Austin Peay State University community returned to campus this fall with new job titles in order to maintain the University’s status as a thriving institution of higher education.
President Obama highlighted that status in August when he singled out APSU as a leader in using technology to better serve students.
Clarksville Stompfest for Christ set for Saturday, September 28th
Clarksville, TN – It’s back! Stompfest for christ! Clarksville and the surrounding areas are welcome to come out and enjoy live music and entertainment on Saturday September the 28th at the APSU Clement Auditorium.
Several churches will use their god given talents to lift up the name of Jesus through various means of entertainment.
Dancers at the 2012 Stompfest
Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for Toddlers
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host the first Toddler Splash of the indoor season on October 2nd.
This monthly event will take place on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Austin Peay State University named a 2014 Military Friendly School
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University continues to be recognized for its dedication to veterans and active duty military students with the announcement today (September 10th) that it has once again been named by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School for 2014.
The honor ranks APSU in the top 20 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide, according to Victory Media, a veteran-owned business and publisher of G.I. Jobs and the Guide to Military Friendly Schools. The company surveyed more than 12,000 schools, according to the announcement.
APSU named a Military Friendly School for 2014
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Robert Clark Park and Blueway Ribbon Cutting
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 28th, 2013, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the Park and Blueway.
The event will begin at 9:00am at Robert Clark Park, 1449 Tiny Town Road, in Clarksville.
After a few opening words from Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and official ribbon cutting, the public is invited to float the river two and a half miles to Billy Dunlop Park. [Read more]
Montgomery County College and Career Fair September 23rd
Montgomery County, TN – The annual Montgomery County College and Career Night for students and their parents will be September 23rd, 2013 from 6:00om-8:00pm at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness Center.
This event gives students exposure to a wide array of post high school options, allowing them to informally visit booths to pick up information about colleges, post secondary institutions and career opportunities and speak with representatives of those institutions. [Read more]
2013 Rivers and Spires Festival wins Five Awards at International Festival Conference
Clarksville, TN – The 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival walked away from the 58th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention with five more awards to add to its already impressive, and ever-growing, collection.
The 2013 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards were announced on September 16th at the IFEA Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Doug Barber, Special Events Manager, and Jessica Goldberg, Director of Tourism, were all in attendance to accept the awards.
Five Awards won by the Rivers and Spires Festival at the 2013 International Festival Conference
Clarksville’s Handmade Holidays vendor applications are now available
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph Event Center, located at Liberty Park, is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
This year’s two-day event is scheduled to take place November 16th, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and November 17th, 2013 from noon to 5:00pm.
Montgomery County Safehouse Receives Donation of Winter Clothes
Montgomery County, TN – Safehouse director, Christy Bussell, accepts a generous donation of women and children winter clothing from Clarksville City Councilwoman Kaye Jones.
Safehouse is the local shelter for women and children needing safe refuge.
To support the mission of the Safehouse, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office collects and recycles cell phones with all proceeds going to Safehouse.
(L to R) City Councilwoman Kaye Jones, Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and Safehouse director, Christy Bussell.
