Budweiser of Clarksville dontates to Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012
Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville made a $1000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 in an effort to raise $30,000 in sponsorships to build a new home for a qualified low-income Habitat partner family.
Women Build is a women-led committee dedicated to developing resources to build the home. Women from Montgomery County are dedicating their time and experience to raise funds and resources in their community for the effort. City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin is leading the campaign.
J.R Hand presents City Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin a $1,000 check for Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2012 Thursday afternoon.
Austin Peay State University Extended Education offers Spring Classes
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the spring classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education.
Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Crockett Policy Institute to Host Veterans and Jobs Forum at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Lt Gen John Castellaw, a former Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the President of the Crockett Policy Institute, will lead a “Jobs and Veterans” forum at Austin Peay State University, Monday, February 27th.
MG James McConville of Fort Campbell will be joined by State Commissioner of Veteran’s Affairs Many-Bears Grinder, former Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development Bob Henningsen, and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan on the panel. [Read more]
Prom Dresses overtake Miller-Motte Technical College Campus
Clarksville, TN – Prom-O-Rama has come to Clarksville and a rainbow of color is flowing through Miller-Motte Technical College’s (MMTC) campus these days. Dozens and dozens of prom dresses are being collected at MMTC. In an effort to keep costs down for Montgomery County high school girls attending their proms, MMTC is collecting prom dresses from ladies in the community that wish to sell dresses they will no longer wear but would like to sell.
Maria Scott, High School Presenter for Miller-Motte, shows off some of the available dresses at Prom-O-Rama on Saturday. (Photo by: Lois Jones)
Alex Poythress and Bashaara Graves finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards
Hermitage, TN – The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association prior to the championship game awards presentation for each class, respectively.
Alex Poythress from Northeast High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Mr. Basketball. Bashaara Graves from Clarksville High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Miss Basketball.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Greenway clean-up
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 24th, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway, located at 1101 Pollard Road. [Read more]
Austin Peay Red Coat Society to induct Three prominent Clarksville Auto Dealers
Clarksville, TN – Three prominent Clarksville automobile dealers, who have been strong supporters of Austin Peay State University athletics for decades, will be inducted into the Red Coat Society, Saturday.
Don Jenkins, owner of Jenkins and Wynne Ford Lincoln Honda ; Gary Mathews, owner of Gary Mathews Automotive Group, and James Corlew, owner of James Corlew Chevrolet Cadillac, will be recognized Saturday during halftime of the Governors’ Sears BracketBusters contest with Youngstown State. A reception also will take place 4:00pm, in the second level Governors Club Room. The trio will be honored with a red coat. [Read more]
Nashville State community College acquires satellite Campus site in Clarksville Tennessee this week
Deal is next step toward holding classes later this year
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Montgomery County legislative delegation announced Friday that Nashville State Community College has formally acquired the former Saturn dealership on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard for its satellite campus.
“I am pleased with the news regarding transfer of ownership of this building to Nashville State Community College,” State Representative Joe Pitts said. “This is another step toward the reality of having this fine institution in the Clarksville higher education community.” [Read more]
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s sponsors Spay-Neuter Deal for Large Shelter Dogs in February
Clarksville, TN – Time is getting short! If you or someone you know is in the market to adopt a large dog, please visit Montgomery County Animal Control (MCAC) by the end of February.
Because for the month of February only (and in conjunction with the World Spay Day 2012 initiative), the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will sponsor the spay or neuter surgery for any large dog (45+ pounds) adopted from MCAC. [Read more]
“The Statues of Patriots Park” To Honor Soldiers Of Fort Campbell
Clarksville, TN – At a special called meeting of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs (MAC) Committee on Thursday, Jim Durrett, Chamber Second Vice-Chairman, presented the concept for the “The Statues of Patriots Park” project.
Military Affairs Committee Chairman, Jeff Truitt and Chamber Second Vice-Chairman, Jim Durrett, present the “Statues of Patriots Park” project to a group of MAC members on Thursday morning.
