“Father of the Falcons” tells story of Fort Campbell High School football coach Marshall Patterson
October 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – A former newspaperman has written a book that tells the inspiring story of a legendary high school football coach who mentored the sons and daughters of soldiers at the Fort Campbell Army post for more than three decades.
“Father of the Falcons: Coach P’s Military Brats & ‘The Game of Life’” was released to the public on Saturday, October 1st. The author of the book is Rob Dollar, who worked for the Kentucky New Era in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, as a reporter and senior editor for 20 years before leaving the newspaper in 2003.
Arthor Rob Dollar with his book “Father of the Falcons: Coach P’s Military Brats & ‘The Game of Life’”
Fright on Franklin bigger than ever in Downtown Clarksville
October 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds upon hundreds of people descended on Downtown Clarksville Saturday afternoon, October 29th for the 8th annual Fright on Franklin safe trick-or-treating event.
All along Franklin Street and Strawberry Alley, there were booths provided by local businesses handing out candy treats. Booths were decorated for Halloween and some even had a theme like the witches from Hocus Pocus.
Fright on Franklin was held Saturday in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Transit System’s “Spooky Special” set to roll for Halloween
October 30, 2016
Mayor Kim McMillan greets passengers, CTS staff during fun ride
Clarksville, TN – For Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, the Spooky Special is a happy place.
Riding the custom-decorated bus on the Hilldale route Saturday, she sang “The Wheels on the Bus” with a toddler, cheerfully helped passengers in wheel chairs navigate the bus aisle, and greeted each Clarksville Transit System rider and employee with a big smile – all while sporting a really classy pirate costume.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan gets ready to board the Spooky Special with a group of Clarksville Transit System passengers Saturday at the Transit Center.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of October 28th, 2016
October 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The recent economic data reports have done little to alter the overall picture (moderate growth, low inflation). The Fed’s Beige Book noted that economic activity has continued to expand, with most Fed districts describing growth as “modest” or “moderate.”
In mid-September, nine of the 12 district banks had requested an increase in the discount rate (the rate the Fed charges banks for short-term borrowing) – one more than in late July – suggesting internal pressures for higher short-term interest rates at the Fed.
Frazier Allen
APSU biology grad students continue to excel in their research
October 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Since about 1950, the small-scale darter—a tiny fish that lives in tributaries of the Cumberland River—has existed in relative obscurity. Few scientists have heard of the darter or checked to see if the fish is in danger of disappearing.
But for the last year and a half, Joshua Stonecipher, a graduate student with the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for Field Biology, has waded into local streams, trying to get an accurate estimate of the darter’s population size.
APSU Field Biology graduate student Joshua Stonecipher has received three grants to study the darter fish that lives in tributaries of the Cumberland River.
“Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein” to be shown Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre
October 27, 2016
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN -The next movie in the “Planters Bank Presents…” film series will be “Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, October 20th, 2016 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein” is about two hapless train freight handlers that find themselves encountering Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man when dealing with a shipment destined for a local wax museum, “McDougal House Of Horrors”.
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Halloween Sensory Story Time this Sunday, October 30th
October 27, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is having a special Halloween Sensory Story Time on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm.
Sensory story times are geared towards children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the Autism Spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. We will use pre-school level books, songs and movement during these story times.
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast set for Saturday, November 5th
October 27, 2016
Military Appreciation Tailgate Also Slated for 2:00pm
Clarksville, TN – On November 5th, 2016 at 7:30am the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 24th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, at the Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center.
Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston will be the keynote speaker. He now serves as Director of NCO & Soldier Programs, AUSA.
Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston.
Don’t miss the final showings of “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
October 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Four shows remain for the Roxy Regional Theatre’s limited engagement of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show” beginning with tonight’s feature at 7:00pm.
What do you get when you mix a thunderstorm, a flat tire, a creepy castle, a mad scientist, a muscle hunk, an old professor and a couple of other questionable characters? A night out that is destined to be one you will never forget!
The Rocky Horror Show is playing at the Roxy Regional Theatre tonight through Saturday.
APSU’s popular Halloween Concert returns for 32nd year on October 28th
October 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – David Steinquest, Austin Peay State University professor of music, sat rubbing his gray beard, looking a little tired. For thirty-two years, he’s hosted the APSU Department of Music’s wildly popular Halloween Percussion Concert, and each fall, he tries to top the previous year’s performance.
“This is the biggest one ever,” he said, slumping in his chair. “I might have to just quit now.”
APSU Department of Music’s Halloween Percussion Concert.
