New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Community Center
Clarksville, TN – A new session of Olympic Style Archery will begin January 8th at the Kleeman Community Center.
Pre-registration is underway online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. The 8-week class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. [Read more]
Appleton Harley-Davidson spreads Christmas Cheer with Coffee and a Prayer Drive Thru
A Coffee and a Prayer Drive Through for You
Clarksville, TN – For most people the holidays are a time of cheer, for others it can be hard times when it comes to thinking of loved ones lost or perhaps in our town a husband or wife that is overseas in the military leaving their families behind unable to share Christmas with their loved ones.
APSU presented with deed to Madison Street house
Clarksville, TN – Standing on the long front porch, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall peeked through a window to the inside of a house that now belongs to the APSU Foundation.
On December 11th, Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett presented Hall with the deed to 1220 Madison Street, located across the street from McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home in the historic district.
Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett (left) shakes hands with APSU President Tim Hall on December 11th after presenting the deed to the house behind them, located at 1220 Madison Street. APSU plans to sell the property, with the proceeds going toward the Governors Stadium renovation project. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Clarksville Police Officers bring a Merry Christmas to 210 children and their families
Bill Larson and Officer Jim Knoll of the Clarksville Police Department contributed to this story.
Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2012, the Clarksville Department in conjunction with the Clarksville Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police made the holidays much brighter for 210 local children by sponsoring the children to a holiday shopping spree at one of the three area, Walmart Supercenter’s. The Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police spent over $20,000 to ensure these kids would have Christmas to remember.
“In these tough economic times when we have so many parents being laid off or losing their jobs as companies downsize; for some of these children, this will be their only Christmas,” said Tyler Barrett, President of the Clarksville Police Union. “We reached out to these families and try to assist them and make sure that their children are able to have the Christmas they deserve.”
A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hiring Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time Associate Historical Interpreter position.
The Associate Historical Interpreter will assist the Historical Interpreter with leading tours at Fort Defiance and in the daily operation of the Interpretive Center and park site. [Read more]
APSU employees share recent plaudits
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Beth Liggett, University photographer, had her photograph “Road Trip” accepted into the professional experimental and alternative processes category of the 2013 Downtown Artist’s Co-op Regional Photography Exposition. The exposition will open with a reception at 5:00pm, January 3rd and will remain open for viewing through February 1st at the Clarksville Downtown Artist’s Co-op, 96 Franklin Street. [Read more]
Operation Eagles Nest needs Christmas Holiday support for Fort Campbell families
Clarksville TN – With the Christmas season comes the needs of others, and there’s no better way to help than reaching out to the families of our soldiers. The needs of military family’s has never been greater than during the holidays.
Operation Eagles Nest depends on the generosity of others to support the families of Fort Campbell soldiers who are deployed during this special time of the year. While fighting for our freedom, a soldier must also worry about his loved ones back home.
Couple to graduate from Austin Peay State University together December 14th
Clarksville, TN – For Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira, the celebration of graduating together December 14th from Austin Peay State University will not occur precisely as they walk across the stage to receive their degrees.
Rather, the moment of satisfaction will come when their children understand the value of a college education.
Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira walk on the lawn in front of the Browning Administration Building at the APSU main campus. The couple will graduate December 14th with their bachelor’s degrees from APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Warfield School Items Needed for South Guthrie Community Center renovation
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is currently renovating the South Guthrie Community Center, located at 5025 Guthrie Road and is seeking historic artifact donations.
The community center was the former Warfield School, built in 1922, with Rosenwald School funds. The county wishes to incorporate the rich heritage of this site within the renovation, by creating a “museum” portion within the historical structure.
The South Guthrie Community Center groundbreaking ceremony held on May 24th, 2012.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra recognized on 55th Annual Grammy Awards nominees list
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday night, following a nationally televised concert in Nashville, the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards were announced.
Near the very bottom of that list of nominees, available online at www.grammy.com/nominees, was the category for “Producer of the Year, Classical,” and the name Blanton Alspaugh.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra – “Chamber Symphonies”
