Clarksville Downtown Market Seeks Vendors
Clarksville, TN – Are you interested in being a vendor in this year’s Downtown Market season?
Since its opening three years ago, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been a success- so much so that it was voted the number one market in Tennessee, two years in a row, through America’s Farmland Trust.
This year’s market season will run from May 19th through October 20th and will be open every Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, on Public Square. [Read more]
New Starbucks opens inside Austin Peay State University Woodward Library
Clarksville, TN – Justin Hasty, a chemical engineering technology major at Austin Peay State University, gets to campus early most mornings in desperate need of a cup of coffee. He shuffles over to the Woodward Library, instead of the Einstein’s Bros. Bagel shop in the Morgan University Center, yawns and then gets to work studying.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, and Joe Lachina, senior dining services director, cut open a bag of coffee instead of a ribbon at the Starbucks grand opening. (Photo by Amber Fair/APSU)
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department’s 12th Annual Chili Supper a huge success
Cunningham, TN – The Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department held their 12th Annual Chili Supper at the Montgomery Central Middle School Saturday, February 25th. From 5:00pm until 7:00pm, volunteers served chili, cornbread and dessert to over 300 people.
There was a large turnout for the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department's 12th Annual Chili Supper.
Poet and father to discuss parenthood and Down syndrome at Austin Peay State University’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Clarksville, TN – When George Estreich, an award-winning, Oregon-based poet, first saw his newborn daughter Laura, he was curious about her eyes. His mother, after all, was Japanese, which might account for the slight, almond shape. But this was something different, he would soon learn.
Young Laura had Down syndrome. [Read more]
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan to participate on Veterans and Jobs Forum Tonight
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will participate in a panel discussion tonight at the “Jobs and Veterans” forum held at Austin Peay State University.
“Our military community, including our veterans, plays an integral role in Clarksville. I’m very happy to take part in this forum and look forward to sharing ways that we can help further assimilate these men and women into our community,” said Mayor McMillan. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s Shemberger to discuss journalism and sunshine laws at March 14th Library Athenaeum
Clarksville, TN – Where would the journalist, or a democratic society for that matter, be without sunshine laws? Created in the 1970s, the laws require that governments provide public access to meetings and records.
“These tools are necessary for journalists, who often gather public information to write their stories, either by attending open public meetings or by filing open records requests,” Dr. Melony Shemberger, an award-winning journalist and assistant director of communication at Austin Peay State University, said. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Child Learning Center earns Gold Sneaker Award from Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
Clarksville, TN – Last year, Connie Sanders, director of the Austin Peay State University Child Learning Center, became concerned about the preschool-aged children under her care. Many of them brought sack lunches with junk food and sugary treats, and she knew they weren’t getting enough exercise at home.
Obesity and diabetes loomed in their future, so Sanders and her staff decided to do something before it was too late. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 26th, 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:
- Vendors Wanted
- Now Hiring Lifeguards
- Patty’s Day Plunge
- Practices for Hershey’s Track and Field Competition to Begin
- Wettest Egg Hunts
- Easter Bunny Visits Scheduled
- Private Rentals
Comedy on the Cumberland recognized by Banking Magazine
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Banker magazine has recognized the community efforts of F&M Bank for it’s support of Clarksville’s popular “Comedy on the Cumberland” franchise. The stand-up comedy show that raises money for various local charities in Clarksville has been hugely successful in raising awareness of community charities, and generating much need cash for their operations.
Henry Cho performing at the Comedy on the Cumberland.
Bethel University named top graduate school in Business Journal’s ‘Book of Lists’
Clarksville, TN – Bethel University’s Executive MBA program has garnered yet another honor: The school has been named #1 in enrollment for graduate schools of business by both the Nashville and Memphis Business Journal’s “Book of Lists”. The title is awarded to the graduate school with the highest number of enrollees. A total of 498 students were enrolled in Bethel’s Master’s of Business Administration program in the fall of 2011. [Read more]
