Clarksville-Montgomery County leadership look ahead to Civil War Sesquicentennial

It was just 150 years ago that our nation was torn apart by the Civil War. Brother faced off against brother in often brutal battles. Even after the Union’s victory and the eventual reunification of the southern states lingering tensions remained for many years.

It is said time heals all wounds and indeed and we are looking at the approaching sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2011 with a air of celebration,recognizing of the history of America in a way that everyone can embrace.

We are fortunate to be in an area with a rich Civil War heritage including Fort Defiance (Fort Bruce), nearby Fort Donelson, and other Civil War sites. City and County leaders hope to be ready to attract tourists who will be the traveling the country visiting civil war era sites as a part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.

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Clarksville Association of Realtors 3rd Annual F.U.E.L. Fundraiser Event

Nothing is more heartbreaking than to look in the face of a hungry child but hunger is a reality here in Clarksville and Montgomery County. On May 8, 2010, the Clarksville Association of REALTORS® will be hosting a fundraising event to help alleviate some of this tragic problem. CAR will again be partnering with the F.U.E.L. Ministry (Full of Emmaus Love) to provide food for our hungry school children.

“F.U.E.L. is a food subsidization program designed to feed children whose only food source may be the food they receive at school. All across America, children are going without food every weekend. This means that for up to 67 hours each weekend, school aged children are going without food. Most of these children are on state assistance; however, the food is not getting to the kids. [Read more]

Local officer takes top honors at Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

On March 12, 2010, the Clarksville Police Department had nine officers graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. 

Chris Cunningham took Top Honors by receiving the Outstanding Officer Award.

The Outstanding Officer Award recognizes the officer that has the highest academic, firearms, driving, defensive tactics, and fitness overall grade average.

The new officers are wrapping up their in-house training and will start FTO training on March 24.  They will spend 14 weeks in the FTO program and will hit the streets on their own after that.

3rd Brigade Combat Team colors are cased as they head off to Afghanistan

Soldiers of the 3^rd Brigade Combat Team from the 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault) cased their colors today in preparation for their transportation to Afghanistan, where they will be uncased.

The brigade started the deployment process in early January, and expects the 4,000 soliders to be fully deployed by March 1^st replacing Taskforce Yukon (4 Brigade 25^th Infantry Division out of Fort Richardson Alaska). They are scheduled for a 1 year deployment.

The Brigade is the vanguard of roughly 17,000 soldiers from the 101^st Airborne division who will also be deploying over the course of the next year. [Read more]

Fort Campbell breaks ground for new Commissary

FORT CAMPBELL – Fort Campbell officials including Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell held a ground-breaking ceremony Friday for a new 63,134 square foot Commissary, located on a 12 acre site.

The new $21,980,000 Commissary is expected to be completed in June 2011, replacing the existing structure which has been in use since 1974, and remodeled several times.

 

The new facility will be one of the largest in the Department of Defense, with nearly double the available parking spaces, 2 entrances, more cold storage capacity, wider aisles and more shelving space. The new facility will also be Eco-friendly with measures taken to reduce the need for environmental heating & cooling, along with the associated electrical use. [Read more]

Week of the Eagles kicks off with division run

Fort Campbell – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) began “Week of the Eagles” with a division run at 6:30 a.m. today. More than 18,000 Soldiers from the 101st and additional units stationed at Fort Campbell ran together in a mass formation stretching around a more than four-mile loop laid out for the event.

Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, division commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Vince Camacho, division command sergeant major, led the run from the division headquarters. This marks Campbell’s first division run since taking command on July 31. [Read more]

The 101st Airborne Division changes command

FORT CAMPBELL – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has a new commanding general. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Schloesser relinquished command to Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell at a ceremony today. Campbell came to the 101st from the Pentagon, where he served as the deputy director for regional operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Campbell’s former command assignments include 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Breastfeeding an urgent need in emergencies

World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2009

NASHVILLE – Emergency preparedness for families involves stocking supplies and making plans for coping with a crisis situation. Those plans should also include breastfeeding for infants. The Tennessee Department of Health is working to raise awareness of breastfeeding as a crucial practice during emergencies as part of the observance of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2009.

The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2009 is “Breastfeeding – A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready?” This theme highlights the need to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in emergencies for the survival, health and development of infants and young children.

“Children are among the most vulnerable groups during emergencies, and small children are the most vulnerable of all due to increased risk of death due to diarrhea and pneumonia,” said Glenda King, breastfeeding coordinator for the Tennessee Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. “Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.” [Read more]

Marina construction has begun

It started as an idea back in 1978. Now roughly 30 years later, the construction of the Clarksville Marina is underway. The ground breaking ceremony was held at the Fairgrounds Park yesterday, to a standing room only crowd.

Jim Durrett introduced Mayor Johnny Piper to a round of applause . Mayor Piper thanked all of the individuals who served on committees over the years that worked on the project, and helped bring it to a reality. Mayor Piper stated, “It is a testament to those that are in this city who commit to a project knowing that it’s the best for the city and that it needs to be done and that they stayed focused to be able to get it done.”

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Billy Dunlop Park closing to the public

Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public from July 13th-25th. The park is located on Needmore Road between 101st Parkway and Tiny Town Road.  The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be using the park during these days for private events.  The park will reopen to the public on July 25 at noon.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  Please feel free visit any of the City of Clarksville’s other park facilities.  For a complete list of parks and locations, visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.

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