Clarksville Police Department’s 5k Run/Walk for C.O.P.S. a huge success
May 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department held a 5k Run/Walk to raise money for C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) this past Saturday, May 13th, 2017. The event was held at the Clarksville Police Department Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street. The entry fee was $25.00.
“The weather today was perfect. There are a lot of families here and around 200 participates,” said CPD Captain Scott Thornton.
Movies in the Park returns May 27th
May 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series, will celebrate its 12th season as it kicks off on Saturday, May 27th at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, with the showing of “Finding Dory.”
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm.
Civil War medical instruments, medicines on display Saturday at Fort Defiance
May 16, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Mark Britton will present a “Civil War Medical Display” at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 20th at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
The presentation is part of a new educational series, Life in the 1800’s, sponsored by The Friends of Fort Defiance.
Altra Federal Credit Union welcomes Gail Fielder as Office Manager
May 16, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Gail Fielder brings 11 years of lending experience to Altra Federal Credit Union. She was recently a Branch Manager at Ascend Federal Credit Union in Nashville, TN.
“We are pleased to have Gail Fielder as our Office Manager in our Clarksville office at Madison Street,” said Dan Schwaab, Regional Vice President for Altra Federal Credit Union. “Her experience and passion will be an asset our members.”
APSU Board of Trustees to host summer meeting May 18th-19th
May 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On May 18th and 19th, the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will host its summer meetings on the APSU campus.
The Board’s Business and Finance Committee, its Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee, and its Audit Committee will meet at 1:30pm that Thursday, and the full Board will meet at 9:00am on Friday, May 19th.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is May 17th, 2017
May 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Heathcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic – “Forrest’s Railroad Raid of 1864”
APSU to offer first engineering degree this fall
May 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – “When will Austin Peay State University offer an engineering degree?”
Since the early 1960s, prospective students and area manufacturers have asked that question, and today (May 11th, 2017), the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) finally provided them with an answer.
Frazier Allen: Where Medicare Falls Short
May 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – It’s never too early to start thinking and planning for retirement, especially when it comes to the top three expenses: housing, transportation and healthcare. You may have a clear vision of your ideal retirement, but that dream could fade if unexpected healthcare costs start to eat away at your hard-earned retirement savings.
The fact is, even with Medicare, quality healthcare can come with a hefty price tag. There are still premiums, copayments, deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses that must be accounted for.

Clarksville Police warns public about criminals posing as salesmen that take advantage of senior citizens.
Altra Federal Credit Union promotes Rose Melton to Retail Market Manager
May 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Rose Melton from Office Manager to Retail Market Manager. Melton has worked for Altra since 2007.
“Rose has done an exceptional job servicing our members in the Clarksville area,” said Dan Schwaab, Regional Vice President for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Clarksville Downtown Market to open May 20th
May 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – When the 2017 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 approximately 80 vendors will be on hand to offer fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor, seasonal flowers and more.
Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays through October 14th on Public Square.
Opening Day of the Market also will feature entertainment by Hank Baker and Hui Hawaii O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club; activities for children provided by this year’s Market sponsor, Season’s Market and Bump & Rump; free health screenings, courtesy of Medical Direct Care; and market tote giveaways provided by Altra Federal Credit Union.
















