Two CMCSS High Schools Make U.S. News Ranking
September 28, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Two Clarksville-Montgomery County School System high schools are listed in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools project, which identifies the country’s top-performing public high schools.
Kenwood High School and the Middle College at Austin Peay State University were both named in the listing, each meeting the criteria of the bronze level.
Kenwood High School and the Middle College at Austin Peay State University listed in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools project.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Launches “Hope Lives Here” Breast Cancer Campaign and Kickoff Rally on October 13th
September 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On October 13th, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® campaign of Montgomery County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.
In addition to a delicious meal and fellowship with some of Clarksville’s finest volunteers, the rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefited from funds raised at Relay, will honor cancer survivors, recognize this past year’s participating teams and their contributions toward this effort and during which this year’s campaign theme will be unveiled.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life’s “Hope Lives Here” campaign launches October 13th.
Austin Peay State University professors publish “But if a Zombie Apocalypse Did Occur…,” a scholarly book on zombies
September 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The decaying, dangerous world of mega-popular television show and comic series “The Walking Dead” is not real and will never be our reality.
But if zombies did start shambling down our real world streets, it wouldn’t be the worst idea if we had a plan.
Taking advantage of a unique overlapping of both personal and professional interests, Dr. Antonio Thompson, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, and his wife, APSU associate professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson, recently completed work on a new academic book, titled “But If a Zombie Apocalypse Did Occur: Essays on Medical, Military, Governmental, Ethical, Economic and Other Implications.”
Dr. Antonio Thompson and Dr. Amy Thompson are spreading the word about the new scholarly book they are co-editing, “The Real World Implications of a Zombie Apocalypse.” (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of September 27th, 2015
September 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – In Janet Yellen’s first public speech after the recent FOMC meeting, the Fed chair downplayed concerns about the rest of the world and placed herself among the majority of Fed officials expecting to raise short-term interest rates by the end of the year. In a scary moment for investors, Yellen struggled to finish her speech.
She repeatedly lost her place, paused for long periods, and looked generally unwell. She received medical treatment. A Fed spokesperson said that she was dehydrated and that she felt fine later. While stock market participants have been worried about Fed tightening, they seemed to have been more encouraged by Yellen’s expressed confidence in the U.S. economy.
Frazier Allen
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 27th, 2015
September 27, 2015
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: Indoor Aquatic Center opens, Clarksville Greenway Cleanup, Fun with Fido and Learn the fundamentals of archery.
Clarksville Downtown Market best in class for Farmers Market Celebration
September 26, 2015
AFT Releases Final Results of Summer Long Effort
Clarksville, TN – This week marked the end of American Farmland Trust’s summer-long Farmers Market Celebration – an annual effort to rally support for local farms and family farmers by calling on shoppers to identify the best of America’s farmers markets and Clarksville Downtown Farmers Market was rated number one in Tennessee.
“It is so exciting to see our market recognized as #1 in Tennessee across the board,” says Robert Rayburn, Clarksville Downtown Market Manager. “It is with the support of our vendors, our Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff, and dedicated members of the community that we are able to celebrate this honor.”
Austin Peay State University’s Phi Alpha Theta wins seventh Best Chapter Award
September 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On the Austin Peay State University campus last week, students and faculty finally stopped avoiding Dr. Minoa Uffelman, associate professor of history.
For the last six years, the University’s Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) history honor society, which Uffelman advises, has been recognized each fall with the national Best Chapter Award, and when September arrived with no word from the national organization, her colleagues didn’t know what to say to her.
APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) history honor society
Country Inns & Suites to host book drive benefiting Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation’s Teacher Warehouse
September 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Country Inns & Suites By Carlson recently announced that in celebration of National Literacy Day (September 8th) and as part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group 12th annual Responsible Business Action Month, the brand has launched a book drive with Read Indeed.
The book drive has been going on at participating hotels to benefit the international charity founded six years ago by Maria Keller, a then eight-year-old girl from Minnesota.
Maria Keller
Handmade Holidays vendor applications are now available
September 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
Handmade Holidays is a two-day, indoor designer craft market featuring more than 50 of the best independent artists, designers, and crafters from the area.
Chartwells at Austin Peay State University recognized as green certified by Clarksville-Montgomery County
September 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Chartwells, the official food service provider of Austin Peay State University, was recently recognized by Clarksville-Montgomery County for meeting all the requirements for its Green Certification program.
Launched in March 2011, Green Certification is designed to help businesses learn and implement best practices in the area of environmental stewardship in an effort to sustain our community’s resources through a series of free workshops taught by environmental and other subject area specialists.
