Clarksville’s Convenient Car Care Inc. receives inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” from Valvoline
December 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Convenient Car Care Inc., the Clarksville Valvoline franchisee, recently received the inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” from Valvoline at their annual workshop held in Marco Island. The award was inspired by the Clarksville company, after Valvoline realized just how much community involvement was part of the franchisee’s success.
Marshall Wheaton, Franchise Business Consultant with Valvoline, spearheaded the award after recognizing the community work that was being done by Convenient Car Care Inc. in Clarksville. In presenting the award at the annual corporate workshop, he shared why the Clarksville based corporation was the hands down choice to receive the very first Samaritan Spirit Award.
Doug and Vickie Wall, along with Candace Ursery, receive the inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” given by Valvoline, for their unselfish giving to the Clarksville community (photo provided by Valvoline)
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Financial Aid Night on January 20th, 2015
December 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Financial Aid Night for High School Juniors, Seniors and parents on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00pm at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library located at 350 Pageant Lane.
“Our Financial Aid seminars are offered to families to learn the basics of the FAFSA application, discuss possible grants and scholarships, and help answer questions that students or parents may have about the Financial Aid process,” says Danielle Anderson, Youth Coordinator for Altra Federal Credit Union. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Many-Bears Grinder to speak at Austin Peay ceremony honoring military graduates
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs (TDVA) is coming to Austin Peay State University on December 10th to help honor a special group of graduating APSU students.
At 5:00pm that afternoon, the University will host its Fall 2014 Military and Veterans Graduate Recognition Ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall, with Many-Bears Grinder, the state’s first female TDVA commissioner, serving as the keynote speaker. [Read more]
Shiloh Industries announces $20 Million Investment and Planned Opening of Aluminum Die Casting Plant in Montgomery County Tennesssee
December 9, 2014
Company is adding more than 150 new jobs to support current and future customer programs
Valley City, OH – Shiloh Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHLO), a leading supplier of lightweighting, noise and vibration solutions, today announced the opening of its Montgomery County, Tennessee, aluminum die casting plant.
The brownfield site was acquired by Shiloh in August of 2013. Shiloh has initiated renovations, upgrades and the addition of new equipment to the facility and estimates it will invest over $20 million along with adding more than 150 new jobs to support future production needs and customer demands. The investment and new jobs will be made over the course of the next five years. [Read more]
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A holiday tradition returns to the corner of Franklin and First! John McDonald is Ebenezer Scrooge in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens’ classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and more.
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in “A Christmas Carol”, December 10th – December 20th
Advance America to open New Center in Clarksville December 11th
December 8, 2014
Center will hold a “Customer Appreciation Day” with free food, drinks and raffle
Clarksville, TN – Advance America, the country’s leading provider of consumer financial services, will open a new center to serve Clarksville residents on December 11th. The company will hold a “Customer Appreciation Day” to celebrate the grand opening.
The new center will offer a suite of reliable, convenient and transparent financial products and services, including cash advances, title loans, Visa® prepaid cards, MoneyGram® services, and tax services. All of these products are designed to meet consumers’ varying credit needs. [Read more]
Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville takes part in Giving on the Cumberland
December 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Are you looking for a way to give back this season? Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville is part of the “Giving on the Cumberland” event taking place during Christmas on the Cumberland at McGregor Park.
Those visiting the Christmas on the Cumberland light displays may swing by the McGregor Park Museum and take an ornament from Junior Auxiliary’s Christmas tree. Ornaments on the Junior Auxiliary tree list items that will help fill the Healthy Kids Kits that the ladies of Junior Auxiliary provide to 100 students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. [Read more]
APSU Master of Science in Management program ranks among nation’s best
December 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University College of Business M.S. in management program is #32 in the country, according to The Financial Engineer’s 2015 Master of Management Rankings. APSU’s program was ranked among the top 63 graduate management programs in the United States.
APSU’s program was the highest ranked in the state of Tennessee. This is the first time The Financial Engineer has released a ranking of master of management programs. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Celebrates the Season with 55th Annual Christmas Parade
December 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville held their 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The theme for this year was “A Storybook Christmas”.
The parade is hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, and made possible by the support of Agero. And the other sponsors.
The 2014 Clarksville-Montgomery County Christmas Parade
Head of Tennessee Promise Mike Krause to speak at Ausitn Peay State University’s 2014 Fall Commencement
December 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Mike Krause is the type of person who likes a challenge. In the fall of 2006, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University while still serving as a soldier in the 101st Airborne Division.
Eight years later, as executive director of the Tennessee Promise and Drive to 55 Initiative in the Office of Governor Bill Haslam, he is in charge of one of the most ambitious programs in the state’s history.
Austin Peay State University’s 2014 Fall Commencement keynote speaker Mike Krause.
