Billy Dunlop Park to Close June 9th-13th
June 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department reports that Billy Dunlop Park, located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road, will be closed to the public Monday, June 9th, 2014 through Friday, June 13th, 2014 for the Boy Scouts Camp. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Habitat for Humanity accepting applications from families in need
June 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee is currently accepting applications for its homeowner program.
Executive director Shelby Logsdon reminds the community that the non-profit Christian organization’s mission is to provide “a hand up, not a hand out” by partnering with qualified families to provide decent, safe, affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee accepting applications.
New APSU class combines service learning with study abroad
June 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a cold, overcast morning in November, hundreds of well-dressed shoppers huddled against the wind outside a west London British Red Cross store. In America, this type of establishment is simply referred to as a thrift store, but in England, these shops tend to be a little swankier.
“What we think of as a thrift store is not really the same as their thrift stores,” Tracy Nichols, Austin Peay State University communication instructor, said. “Some of their stores are like upscale, New York boutiques.”
APSU Class Learns by Studying Abroad.
Clarksville Park and Recreations to host 4th annual Warrior Week Car/Truck/Bike Show, June 14th
June 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In conjunction with the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce’s Warrior Week festivities, the Car/Truck/Bike Show will return for its fourth year.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Heritage Park softball field parking lot, Clarksville.
Planters Bank Promotes Amanda Vinson and Jessica Shaw
June 6, 2014
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces the promotions of Amanda Vinson to Vice President/Commercial Lending and Jessica Shaw to Commercial Banking Officer.
Vinson joined Planters Bank in January 2005 as a customer service representative and was later promoted to credit analyst, senior credit analyst, and assistant vice president. Vinson graduated from Houston County High School and received a B.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Austin Peay State University in 2002. She is married to Dane.
(L to R) Amanda Vinson and Jessica Shaw.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to take part in “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites citizens to take part, as waterparks, pools and other aquatic facilities across the world attempt to break the Guinness World Record of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Friday, June 20th at Beachaven, New Providence, Swan Lake and Smith pools at 10:00am.
“World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” to be held by Clarksville Parks and Recreation June 20th.
Customs House Museum Celebrates the Armed Forces this Summer
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For the first time, the Customs House will feature a video installation in the Orgain Gallery, Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes as part of the summer exhibit schedule.
Local photographer Greg Williamson will also showcase images of his time embedded with the troops.
Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum.
Manna Café to host Mobile Pantry at Fellowship Church, June 13th
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will conduct a Mobile Pantry on Friday, June 13th at Fellowship Church, 2201 Peacher’s Mill Road, starting at 10:00am.
Please note that the location of this Pantry has been changed from a previously announced site. At this event, Manna Café will be giving away food to anyone in the community needing assistance with groceries.
Manna Café Ministries’ mobile kitchen.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports Liberty Park Pond closed thru Monday, June 9th
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In order to provide a fun experience for participants in the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 we ask that the public refrain from using the pond at Liberty Park now through 2:00pm on June 9th, 2014.
Some young fishermen are getting ready to try their luck at the Liberty Park pond.
Austin Peay State University Jazz event to honor local music legend Solie Fott
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Solie Fott, Austin Peay State University professor emeritus of music, considers himself to be just a fiddle player, but that’s a bit of an understatement.
Throughout his sideline career as a Nashville sessions string player, he has performed with some of the top names in modern music history, including Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson and Eddie Arnold.
