Nick Stewart asks the Clarksville Community to send letters to Combat Wounded Soldiers
This would make a great project for your class or school. Invite your students to show our heroes how much they mean to our community.
Clarksville TN – The ‘Wounded Warrior Welcome Project’ was formed in 2011 to welcome home injured soldiers who were returning to Middle Tennessee. The Project has organized welcome homes for more than a half dozen soldiers returning from their stays at Army Medical Hospitals in Washington D.C. and Texas.
In addition, we made 4 trips to Walter Reed Medical Hospital in 2011 and will be making another visit this month. [Read more]
U.S. Paralympics and the City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department Partner to Create Paralympic Sport Club Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department have partnered to create Paralympic Sport- Clarksville.
Paralympic Sport – Clarksville is a community-based sports club developed to involve youth and adults, including active duty service members and veterans, with physical and visual disabilities in ongoing sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level. All programs and activities will be based in Clarksville and run by Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department. [Read more]
Clarksville Chamber presents Austin Peay State University’s Winters with Distinguished Community Service Award
APSU
Clarksville, TN – One gets the impression that Dr. Tim Winters, Austin Peay State University classics professor, doesn’t sleep much. A dedicated teacher, he’s won most of the University’s major faculty awards, such as the Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching and the APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award. [Read more]
Clarksville Foundry Receives Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is also the community’s oldest continuous industrial company.
The Clarksville Foundry celebrated the completion of its CMC Green Certification Program requirements Monday with their Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville Foundry becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to kick off the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program for youth and families this Summer
Clarksville, TN – Beat the summertime blues this year! The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department along with Manna Café, L.E.A.P. Organization, Workforce Essentials, BFS Insurance and Coca-Cola® will be offering extended hours and lots of great activities at two Parks & Recreation facilities as a part of the Summer Night Lights program. [Read more]
Madeline Haller named next Principal for Rossview Elementary School
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School Systems Director Mike Harris has appointed Madeline Haller as the next principal for Rossview Elementary School.
She will replace Paula Ford who is retiring this year.
Madeline Haller
7th Annual Frolic on Franklin Applications now Available
Clarksville, TN – Applications are now being accepted for booth space at the 7th annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts.” The event will be held on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am-4:00pm in the 100-block of historic Franklin Street.
Coordinated by the Roxy Regional Theatre, the street event offers 30 vendor spaces where artists can showcase and sell fine arts and hand-crafted items, such as photography, paintings and drawings, pottery, jewelry, glass items, and more. The event also includes a variety of entertainment and kids’ activities throughout the day. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 8th, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Spring/Summer Recreation Guides
- Hershey’s Track and Field
- Spend an afternoon with Abraham Lincoln
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Sleep Under the Stars
- Pools Open May 26th
APSU Psychology Student Caitlin Nelms to conduct Neuroscience Research at Vanderbilt this summer
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On a recent afternoon, Austin Peay State University psychology student Caitlin Nelms was in the library, checking her email, when she noticed a message sitting in her junk mail folder. It had been there a few days.
When she clicked on it, the message informed her that she was the sole recipient of a prestigious summer internship offered through the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Society of Neuroscience’s and Vanderbilt University’s Summer Science Academy.
APSU Student Caitlin Nelms is recipient of a prestigious summer internship to conduct Neuroscience Research at Vanderbilt this summer.
Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomed Major General James C. McConville To Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed special speaker Commanding General of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Major General James C. McConville to this morning’s breakfast on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
The breakfast was attended by city leaders including Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall and Rotarian members from both the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and the Clarksville Rotary clubs.
Major General James C. McConville with the Clarksville Sunrisse Rotary Club. (Photo by Steven Joseph)
