Highway Drive Tower Construction Update
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is pleased to have assisted AT&T in receiving FAA approval for the tower construction on Highway Drive that includes the NOAA weather broadcasting system.
This approval was the final hurdle before the on-site tower construction could begin. Approval was received Friday morning and work began immediately to set a construction date.
Phil Harpel and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers survey one of the buildings that will house the tower equipment. The tower foundation and equipment buildings have already been completed on-site.
March Chamber of Commerce Events
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of March.
The Chamber’s Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, March 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be hosted by Wyatt-Johnson at their Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda location, 2425 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Join us at this March Madness themed event to shoot some hoops, enjoy music, food, friends and giveaways! Business After Hours is offered at no cost. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System selects Clarksville High School Assistant Principal
Montgomery County, TN – Shari Tharpe has been selected as the new assistant principal at Clarksville High School, replacing Jean Luna who was named principal.
Mrs. Tharpe’s background is as a science teacher and science department chair at Kenwood High School, where she co-led the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math throughout the district.
Shari Tharpe is the new Assistant Principal for Clarksville High School.
Austin Peay State University to receive visit from renowned paper artist Helen Hiebert March 13th-16th
Clarksville, TN – The artist Helen Hiebert’s dazzling hand-made paper creations, from her “Peace Balloon” to an elaborate dress known as the “Mother Tree Project,” somehow evoke the lighter and calmer aspects of the natural world.
From her studio in Portland, OR, her tranquil vision has earned her a reputation as one of the country’s most renowned hand papermakers, with exhibits around the world and even an appearance on the children’s program, “Sesame Street.” [Read more]
LEAP Organization awards Single Parent Transitional Housing
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville TN – March 1st, 2012 marked another opportunity for a single parent to have a second chance. Through a collaborative partnership with the LEAP Organization and Millan Enterprises, the parent was awarded an apartment unit and is eligible to receive two vouchers making her rent free for the first two months. After which, based on compliance with the program can receive an additional 2 vouchers that will make her rent half off the market value.
As needed she may even receive additional vouchers of up to $100.00 off the rent.
LEAP has launched an online campaign requesting members of the community to commit to donating at least $5.00 month to help purchase additional apartment units for the LEAP Transitional Housing Program.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Finalists for the second-annual Legends Award
Clarksville, TN – The nominations are in for the second Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards. The City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department along with Legends Bank have partnered in an effort to honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
The Legends Awards consists of two categories: Coach of the Year and Legends Old School Coach. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University students competing in CFA Institute Research Challenge
Clarksville, TN – Students from Austin Peay State University will be competing in the local challenge CFA Institute Research Challenge on March 5th in Nashville, TN.
Last year, nearly 2,500 students from more than 546 universities in 45 countries participated in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition that tests students’ analytic, valuation, report writing and presentation skills. The CFA societies will host challenges with nearby universities and select one winning team based on the students’ research report and presentation. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Open House
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will conduct an open house regarding the Blueway Concept and Vision on March 12th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
The open house will be held at West Creek Elementary School, located at 2101 West Creek Coyote Trail. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University political science professor to conduct Young Women’s Leadership Symposium
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University faculty member will lead the second annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium later this month on campus.
Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, assistant professor of political science, will conduct the symposium, which has an anticipated enrollment of 100 women, from 8:30am-4:30pm, March 30th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. The one-day seminar is designed to increase the political efficacy of women ages 18-24 through leadership development and civic engagement activities. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System names Assistant Principal for Carmel Elementary
Montgomery County, TN – Susan Holloway has been selected by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System to serve as assistant principal at the community’s newest elementary school, set to open in August.
Holloway currently is the advanced learning specialist for first through fifth grades in the Cobb County, Georgia school system, where she has worked since 1998.
Susan Holloway to be the Assistant Principal for Carmel Elementary when it opens.
