Community School of the Arts offering new classes for Fall 2014 session at Austin Peay State University
August 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This summer, a record number of students signed up for classes at Austin Peay State University’s Community School of the Arts (CSA), so the more than 20-year-old program is expanding its offerings for the Fall 2014 Session.
“We’re introducing some new stuff this fall,” Matthew Burns, CSA coordinator said. “We now have French classes for all ages – elementary school through adult. The class is more conversational, so you’re not here conjugating verbs.” [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is August 20th, 2014
August 17, 2014
Our 124th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “Brandy Station: North America’s Largest Cavalry Battle”
Battle of Brandy Station
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 17th, 2014
August 17, 2014
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: Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, Recycled Fashion Show to make its return to Riverfest, and Movies in the Park features Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’.
Clarksville Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show
Gary Mathews Motors recognized for donation of ballistic and stab proof vests to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
August 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County community gathered in front of Gary Mathews Motors (1100 Ashland City Road) yesterday morning, to recognize them for a generous contribution which allowed the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to purchase 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the MCSO K-9 Unit.
“A very special and elite team of law enforcement officers exist, who having undergone years of rigorous training. On a daily basis, these teams prove their loyalty and dedication to their community including Montgomery County’s own K9 Unit,” said Gary Mathews, President and CEO of Gary Mathews Motors.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson shakes hands with Gary Mathews as general manager Mark Blick looks on
Clarksville Downtown Market’s Vendor of the Week Cumberland Quilting Company
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tucked in the hills and hollers of Cumberland City, Tennessee is the Cumberland Quilting Company studio out of Denise Coulter’s basement.
After over 30 years as an Army wife, the Coulters retired outside of Clarksville. Denise has been working in the quilting industry for over 10 years and now works from her basement-turned-quilting-studio.
“I have been working with needles and thread for as long as I can remember, starting at four years old on my Nonnie’s lap, sewing on a machine.”
Cumberland Quilting Company at the Clarksville Downtown Market.
Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, now open to those 16 and older
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Is your non-profit organization looking to win some cash? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a $500.00 cash prize to the non-profit organization that provides the most hours volunteered at Riverfest 2014.
Volunteers will be helping with soft drink sales on September 5thand 6th, as well as the Adventure Zone Kids’ Area on September 6th, at McGregor Park.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Block Party at Sango Village in Clarksville, Saturday
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The businesses at Sango Village will be hosting a block party on August 16th, 2014. The local business owners have created the free event to give back to the community.
Courtney Berlyak, owner of Sango Village Florist, said, “We wanted to do something fun and enjoyable that could include all of our neighbors. With the end of summer approaching, the block party idea was a perfect fit!” [Read more]
Clarksville Sunset Rotary Club to hold 1st Annual Burgers and Dogs Charity and Membership event this Saturday
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Come out this Saturday, August 16th, 2014, to the Clarksville Sunset Rotary Club’s 1st Annual Burgers and Dogs Charity and Membership drive.
The event is being held at Furnish 123 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt donates over $4,400 to the Folds of Honor Foundation
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with support from the Nashville Chive Chapter, recently raised $4,476 for the Folds Of Honor Foundation.
The “Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup”, presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, was held at Tilted Kilt on May 17th and included a silent auction, limited edition t-shirt sales, drink and menu specials and more with proceeds going to Folds of Honor.
In addition to Budweiser, additional sponsors for the Chive Meetup included SSF Submission Academy, Touchgolf Products, The Joe Padula Show, and Clarksville Online.
Folds of Honor Vice President of Corporate Relations Dave Dierinzo accepts a donation from the Tilted Kilt Assistant Manager Chris Williams, Nashville Chive Administrator Whit Noble and the Tilted Kilt Girls. (Laura Thornton)
Montgomery County Sheriff’s K9 Units to show off new Bullet Proof Vests provided by Gary Mathews Motors on Friday, August 15th
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the K9 Unit from Gary Mathews Motors, Gary Mathews KIA, Gary Mathews VW, and Mathews Nissan.
Montgomery County Sheriff K9.
