Sixth annual I Scream for FUEL, Ice Cream Freeze-Off takes place Saturday, August 27th
August 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN — The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Antioch United Methodist Church, Marion United Methodist Church and Salem United Methodist Church along with the Lone Oak Baptist Church and Memorial Baptist Church will host the sixth annual I Scream for FUEL, Ice Cream Freeze-Off.
The event is to raise much needed funds to support the FUEL program that provides non-perishable, easy to prepare food items for young children in the Montgomery County Schools.
CDE Lightband Employees Raise Funds to Benefit Electric Assistance Program
August 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband employees recently participated in an Olympic themed fundraiser. The two-week event concluded with employees raising $1,066.70 for Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action’s Project Help initiative.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff activates a healthier workplace
August 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In true “walk the talk” fashion, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is demonstrating the city’s commitment to building a healthier and more successful community.
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness recently named the department a Healthier Tennessee Workplace for encouraging employees to live a healthy lifestyle – both at work and at home.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff members walk the Upland Trail as part of the department’s fitness challenge. The daily walks and other programs helped the department earn commendation as the state’s first Healthier Tennessee Workplace.
Frazier Allen: Eight Estate Documents Everyone Needs
August 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Estate planning helps take the decision-making stress off you and your family. Having documents in place will allow you to define life’s big decisions, including how you would like your medical care and finances managed. Family members and healthcare providers will be clear of what you want if you are unable to speak for yourself.
We can help you navigate the process and coordinate with an estate planning attorney to make sure your updated documents align with your financial plan.
Make sure your estate is in order with these eight documents.
Austin Peay State University’s Chris boyd Taylor creator of new art installation to give lecture August 30th
August 24, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor Chris Boyd Taylor is the creator of Austin Peay State University’s newest permanent art installation, “The Cardboard Kids,” and he returns to campus for an official unveiling and artist talk at 3:00pm on Tuesday, August 30th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303.
A reception will precede the event at 2:30pm.
A look at an art installation piece outside of the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
Sunrise Century Bicycle Tour set for Saturday, September 3rd
August 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a challenge or family friendly activity for Labor Day weekend? The Sunrise Century Bicycle Tour may be the thing for you!
On Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 four different routes will begin at Rossview High School. Ranging from the Elite 100 which is the most challenging, a 100 mile self-paced, a 62 mile and a family friendly 33 mile route.
Registration will open at 6:00am.
Sunrise Century Bicycle tour to be held Labor Day weekend.
Austin Peay Department of Computer Science and Information Technology announces creation of three new bachelor’s degrees
August 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – To keep pace with the evolving needs of both students and employers, Austin Peay State University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Technology has made a number of changes to its current degree offering.
Beginning with the Fall 2016 semester, students making progress toward a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems may now pursue a B.S. in three new majors: computer science, computer information systems and computer information technology.
Austin Peay Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building. (APSU)
Frazier Allen: Are your estate and financial plans shock-proof?
August 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Retirement is a time to enjoy family, hobbies, travel, volunteering, and maybe even taking a job that sounds fun and keeps you active. You may be in great health today and can’t imagine a time when you wouldn’t be able to do all the things you’ve dreamed about.
While we all hope to live independently throughout retirement and plan to take care of ourselves, it’s still wise to put contingency plans into place, to shock-proof our financial and estate plans just in case.
Don’t wait until “what if?” becomes “what is.”
“Fresh Research, New Discoveries” Coming to Fort Defiance
August 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Learn more about Clarksville’s Fort Defiance as members of the Austin Peay State University History Club present new research related to the historical site at the fort’s newest event, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” on Saturday, August 27th.
Presentations will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
“Kit Kat Club” Presents a Musical Journey through the ’30s at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 26th – September 10th
August 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Despite global panic in the 1930s, people found themselves rallying the only way they knew how — through music. Famed composer of the period Ira Gershwin once said, “A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O.”
Leading in to Season 34, the Roxy Regional Theatre is presenting a musical journey through the decade, cabaret style, with the new musical revue “Kit Kat Club”, August 26th – September 10th.
Created by Ryan Bowie and Sidney McCarty and directed by Bowie, this new musical revue is being presented as part of the Roxy’s “On The Terrazzo” Series, which features performances in the intimate setting of the theatre’s lobby.
(Top L to R) Katherine Sandoval Taylor, Reyna Bolton and Emily Rourke star in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s “Kit Kat Club”.
