Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome to speak at APSU’s Summer Commencement
August 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Summer Commencement on August 5th.
Salome took command of Fort Campbell on June 18th, 2015, after arriving from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served as the Commander’s Initiatives Group director, U.S. Army Forces Command. Salome previously served with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, as an operations officer.
Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome
Clarksville’s Riverview Inn to host ME2 Convention in November
August 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN –T he area’s first of its kind ME2 Convention (ME2 Con) is coming to the Riverview Inn in Clarksville, Tennessee on November 4th-6th, 2016.
ME2 is a multi-fandom, multi-day event centered around entertainment and pop-culture that will peak a variety of interests. This convention is for makers, creators, builders, writers, cosplayers, techies, Trekkies, artists, gamers, geeks and more.
The Riverview Inn in Downtown Clarksville.
Families invited to experience college life during APSU’s Family Weekend
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – For one weekend in September, the parents and siblings of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students are invited to share in the campus life experience during APSU’s annual Family Weekend.
Austin Peay to hold “Family Weekend” event September 9th-11th. (APSU)
F&M Bank Offers THDA’s “Take Credit” Mortgage Program
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank was the first Mortgage lender in Tennessee approved to offer the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (THDA) “Take Credit” program. Take Credit is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program authorized by Congress in the 1984 Tax Reform Act.
A MCC is a not loan, it is applied for with a mortgage and permits eligible homebuyers to take a federal tax credit up to $2,000 maximum per year based on the mortgage interest paid by the homebuyer.
F&M Bank in Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum August 2016 Exhibits and Activities
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in August at the Museum are: Perspective: The Vision of Jessica Holly, Annual Staff Art Exhibition, Women Painting Women, Tammy O’Connor: Hand Shadows, Eric Hansen: Dollhouses from the Collection, and Art & Lunch: Karla Tucker.
Women Painting Women: Peace Within by Chantel Lynn Barber
Cooling at the Cave Attracts Huge Crowd to Dunbar Cave
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave sponsor Cooling at the Cave, a family event once every year. The event was held Saturday, July 30th. This year’s music was provided by Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, an 18-piece ensemble that was perfect for the venue.
Their cool jazz thrilled a crowd of more than 300—couples, families with small children, people with their well-behaved dogs, and jazz lovers of all ages. With songs like “String of Pearls,” Tuxedo Junction,” “Stardust,” and other favorites, Cumberland Winds enchanted the on-lookers with their finesse and pleasing harmonies.
Cooling at the Cave
Frazier Allen: Charitable Perks and Generosity to Spare
July 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – It’s a fact: People love to get something for free, whether they need it or not. Often those freebies pile up or sit unused.
For example, nearly 75% of airline miles go unredeemed every year, according to Consumer Reports, and a third of credit card rewards points gather digital dust, representing $16 billion in value, a 2011 study by Colloquy shows. What if you could turn those free perks into a charitable gift instead?
Here are several ways to turn your excess into meaningful extras for your favorite charities.
Airline miles, rewards points – even your birthday can be donated.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 31st, 2016
July 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Clarksville Sportsfest, Wonder Kids Triathlon, School Splash, and the back to Farm-To-Dinner.
El Toro de Don Jose for the Best Mexican Meal Around
July 30, 2016
Clarksville, TN – El Toro de Don Jose at 1200 Fort Campbell Boulevard has the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. Picture taco shells that are so thin, so crisp, so light that they wrap perfectly around a hefty portion of meat, cheese, and lettuce. Add some sour cream, beans and rice and you have a perfect meal.
One person I know actually ate there eight times in one week at El Toro. Why? Because everything he tried was perfection. According to this faithful customer, the fajitas are great–either steak, chicken or shrimp. He says they are the best in Tennessee and he’s eaten Mexican food from Memphis to Knoxville and no one else can touch them.
Shrimp Fajitas at El Toro de Don Jose Mexican Resturant.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee Serves Veterans and Their Families
July 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Operation Stand Down Tennessee, located at 400 Madison Street next to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, is a military to civilian transition support program for veterans and their families.
By calling 931.896.2184 or walking in, veterans and their families can receive employment services, health service and benefits navigation, counseling services, legal consultations coordination, and housing assistance.
Served areas include Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Williamson County and Wilson County.
(L to R) Evelyn Adams, Willie Celestine, and Rhonda Clemmer, employees of Operation Stand Down Tennessee in Clarksville.
