Legends Banks becomes Green Certified
March 25, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is Legends Bank.
Billy Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legends Bank, began the celebration by thanking all the employees. He gave special mention to Britney Campbell, their VP of Marketing. “Britney is the one who drove this effort, she told us what to do and we listened,” he joked.
Legends Banks Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Final Group of 2012 Working Towards Green Certification
January 2, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – A seventh group of participants completed the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) workshops this month.
The group began the process in October 2012 with plans to complete their certifications by April 2013.
Back Row: Kenny Daugherty, Bridgestone Metalpha, USA and CMCGCP workshop presenter; Matt Lyle, Lyle-Cook-Martin Architects; Kevin Judish, Mann, Smith & Cummings; Joey Smith; Montgomery County Health Department; Deb Haines-Kulick, Clarksville Association of Realtors; Anthony Johnson, Moore Magnet School and Brad Martin, Lyle-Cook-Martin Architects. Front Row: Martha Hendricks, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library; Lynn Hunter, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library; Amanda Willis, Autobody America a Service King Company; Tara Curtis, West Gate Inn & Suites; Brenda Colley, Grace Church of the Nazarene and Diane York, advantage Learning Center.
Dunbar Cave State Park Recycling Your Christmas Trees
December 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The staff and Friends of Dunbar Cave State Park are asking for your family to drop off your Christmas tree so it can be recycled into mulch for the parks trails.
Please drop off your tree, free of all decorations and tinsel, at the park’s parking lot anytime between now and 11:00am, January 5th. [Read more]
B. R. Miller and Co., Inc. General Contractors Receives Their Green Certification
December 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The B. R. Miller and Co., Inc. General Contractors received their Green Certification during a Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony attended by the Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers at their offices on December 18th just a week before Christmas.
The ceremony celebrated their successful implementation of green initiatives and completion of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program.
The Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at B. R. Miller and Co., Inc. General Contractors on December 18th, 2012
APSU’s 2012 Distinguished Professor Award recipient Dr. Mary Lou Witherspoon to address candidates at graduation
November 30, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will send off 686 candidates for degrees during dual Fall Commencement ceremonies December 14th in the Dunn Center.
Dr. Mary Lou Witherspoon, professor of mathematics and the 2012 APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will be the keynote speaker at both commencement events.
The faculty member who earns the University’s prestigious Distinguished Professor Award in May serves as commencement speaker at APSU’s fall graduation. [Read more]
Go Commando Half Marathon donates $40,000 to Local Organizations
November 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Thursday they would donate $40,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant Executive Director of the Clarksville Area YMCA. From L to R: Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Jim Manning (CDE Lightband), and Channel Lemon (Race Director).
Registration begins soon for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition
August 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This year’s competition will feature the following three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division. Artwork is displayed at exhibits at various locations in downtown Clarksville, and then juried, and over $2,500 in prizes is awarded.
The Amateur & Professional Division exhibit will be hosted at the Smith-Trahern Mansion September 7th from 10:00am-8:00pm and September 8th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Artists may enter in six categories: Painting & Watercolor, Drawing, 3D/Fiber Arts, Mixed Media & Print Collage, Digital Photography and Film Photography.
Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits entry from 2011.
Austin Peay State University Summer Commencement to graduate 350 students August 10th
July 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will award degrees to approximately 350 students during its 83rd Summer Commencement on Friday, August 10th in the Dunn Center.
Commencement will begin at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm for guests.
In addition, three students enrolled as cadets in the University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will be commissioned as U.S. Army officers at the conclusion of the ceremony. [Read more]
CDE offers these Tips to help you Save Energy and Stay comforable this Summer
June 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – With some simple planning and a little bit of effort, you can maintain a comfortable temperature in your home throughout the summer months while keeping your power bills under control.
“There are a number of easy things you can do to help your cooling system operate better,” says Jim Manning of the Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE). “By maximizing the efficiency of your cooling system, you can keep the temperature in you home more consistent and cut down on your air-conditioning costs.” [Read more]
Tennessee Valley Electric Lineman Rodeo Coming to Clarksville
June 4, 2012
Hosted by Clarksville Department of Electricity and Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
Clarksville, TN – When the lights go out, for an electric line worker, duty calls. He puts his life on the line to ensure we have all the conveniences electricity provides us. This weekend, all of Clarksville will get a chance to watch electric line workers from across the Tennessee Valley show off their skills, 45 feet in the air.
2012 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo at McGregor Park
