F&M Bank announces Promotions
May 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank has announced the following promotions of four veteran mortgage employees, according to Sammy Stuard, bank CEO and president.
Denise Alexander, vice president and operation manager for F&M’s mortgage department has been promoted to senior vice president of F&M Bank.
Yvonne Witzler, assistant vice president and manager of F&M’s mortgage office in Clarksville has been promoted to vice president of F&M Bank.
(Top row L to R) Denise Alexander, Yvonne Witzler, and Rodney Wilds. (Bottom row) Brian Maggart.
Andriy Kovalskyy named 2013 Hawkins Award Winner at APSU
May 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Andriy Kovalskyy, associate professor of physics, was named the recipient of Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Richard M. Hawkins Award during a ceremony on April 29th.
The award is presented every spring in recognition of exceptional scholarly and creative work produced by a faculty member.
Dr. Andriy Kovalskyy, associate professor of physics, with his Hawkins Award. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 18th
May 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When the 2013 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 18th, approximately 70 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
Opening Day of the Market will also feature musical performances by Eric Compton & the APSU’s Community School of the Arts, cooking demonstration by Kristina Waters, Arts and Crafts for Kids by Cynthia Bellar and Chalk, Paper, Scissors, Market bags to the first 500 in attendance and prizes!
Clarksville Downtown Market Opens May 18th
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce May Events
May 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of May.
On May 3rd at 11:00am, the Chamber, along with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, will be hosting the annual Industry Appreciation Lunch at the Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane.
This free lunch is the Chamber’s way of saying thank you to all those who are part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County local workforce. For more information, contact Emily Jones at ejones@clarksville.tn.us. [Read more]
35th Annual Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 35th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4th, is quickly approaching. Be aware that as the 5K and 7K race routes take runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, there will be several road closures to accommodate the safety of the runners.
The south bound lane of North 2nd Street to Main Street will be closed as well as the eastbound lane of College Street, and University Avenue to 8th Street. Additional closures include Summer Street, Henry Street and the Dunn Center parking lot on the side facing Governors Stadium. [Read more]
American Red Cross assisting Those affected by Flash Flooding
May 1, 2013
Two Rivers Chapter Volunteers Working to Meet Emergency Needs
Clarksville, TN – Severe spring storms and flash floods poured torrential rain over much of Tennessee on Saturday morning and again in the evening.
Eight homes were destroyed from the flood with 26 others sustaining major damage, across 4 counties including Henry, Houston, Montgomery and Stewart. The Red Cross responded immediately to provide food, shelter and emotional support to help families who had been affected by the storms. [Read more]
Signs Now Clarksville receives Top Award
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Richard, Suzanne, Kenny and Kelly Pryor, owners of Signs Now Clarksville, recently received one of the top awards at the 2013 Signs Now and Signs By Tomorrow Convention in Savannah, GA.
The signage and graphics company received the Sales Excellence Award, which is presented to the top ten percent in system-wide sales among all franchise members. [Read more]
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host first-ever Civil War Summer Camp
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is proud to host the City’s first Civil War Summer Camp for youth in the 5th and 6th grades.
The Civil War Summer Camp, instructed by Karel Biggs, focuses on the American Civil War. Students will learn more about the people, events, vocabulary, songs, food, drills, clothing and flags associated with the War.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Premier Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Crystal Twynham to Doctors’ Practice
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Crystal Twynham to their newly opened General Surgery Department.
Dr. Twynham, a native of Minnesota, earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed her general surgery residency at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and spent a year in a Fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Twynham was in private practice in Minnesota and Alabama before moving to Clarksville.
Dr. Crystal Twynham
Leah Foote Shows ‘Snippets of Beauty’ at Planters Bank May 2nd
April 30, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature “Snippets of Beauty,” a watercolor exhibit by Clarksville artist Leah Foote. The exhibit will be on display Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, June 5th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Since retiring from a career in the local school system in 2007, Foote has devoted time to art. She has always been drawn to the light and translucence in watercolor, so it was natural for this medium to be her preference.
Leah Foote watercolor artwork.
