Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of March 6th, 2016
March 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected in February, while figures for the two previous months were revised higher. At 228,000, the three-month average has remained strong. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.9%, but labor force participation continued to pick up and the employment/population ratio is trending higher.
Hours fell, likely reflecting bad weather (weakness in hours was concentrated in mining, which includes energy exploration, and construction). Average hourly earnings fell 0.1% (following a 0.5% rise in January), bringing the year-over-year gain down to 2.2% (from 2.5%), but the three-month average was up nearly 2.5% y/y.
Frazier Allen
University of Memphis professor Dr. Beverly Bond to discuss 1866 Memphis Massacre at APSU on March 31st
March 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The bitter fighting which defined the Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865 when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the last major Confederate army at Appomattox Courthouse.
But the laying down of arms and the realization of a Union victory did little to quell the fires of hatred in the newly reunited and “reconstructed” United States of America.
University of Memphis professor Dr. Beverly Bond.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 6th, 2016
March 6, 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: Wettest Egg Hunts, Winter Gym, New session of Tai Chi, and Spring Break Tumbling Camp.
Altra Federal Credit Union’s Bracket Madness Contest Supports Local Youth Organizations
March 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a free NCAA Men’s Basketball Division 1 Brackets game for anyone age 13 or older. Altra membership is not required!
“We’ve designed this to be a fun charity event supporting local youth organizations in the communities we serve,” said Cheryl Dutton, Vice President of Marketing.
Altra Federal Credit Union at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Spots are filling quickly for the fifth annual Wettest Egg Hunts
March 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host a not-so-typical egg hunt at the New Providence Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, but you’d better reserve your spot soon as space is filling quickly!
Pre-registration for the Wettest Egg Hunt is required and can be completed online at www.cityofclarksville.com/wettestegghunt
Austin Peay State University’s Camp Granada music day camp expands in its fifth year
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As it prepares for its fifth year, Camp Granada, Austin Peay State University Department of Music’s summer music day camp, continues to expand its mission of providing area children with an opportunity to develop a life-long love of music.
Established in 2011 on the APSU campus, Camp Granada has grown throughout Montgomery and surrounding counties in both Tennessee and Kentucky.
Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op to showcase Billy Renkl’s “Sestina”
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce “Sestina” by member artist Billy Renkl. Opening reception for the exhibit will be on Thursday, March 3rd, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
The DAC will be hosting this wonderful solo exhibit by Billy and will be featuring new art by our artists this March. As always, DAC will be serving fabulous appetizers and beverages during the opening. The exhibit will be on display through the month of March.
“Sestina” features Billy’s unique, renowned work in paper collage.
Austin Peay State University Greek community receives high honors in spring 2016
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s fraternity and sorority community continues to excel, with several chapters and members receiving prestigious awards and recognitions this spring.
Austin Peay State University Greek community receives awards and recongitions in spring 2016. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Artwalk to be held March 3rd, 2016
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
APSU welcomes sound artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim
March 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome sound artist and two-time TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim to campus for a visiting artist lecture.
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 2nd, in room 401 of the Trahern Building.
Christine Sun Kim
