Clarksville’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic at Heritage Park this weekend
April 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will host the 6th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic, Saturday, April 27th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Heritage Park, as part of the weeklong celebration known as Warrior Week.
Families having fun at last year’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic.
Black Velvette rocks Rivers and Spires Festival
April 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday April 20th, at 5:45pm, Black Velvette set foot on the Courthouse Stage of the Rivers and Spires Festival and played in front of a large audience. From the first note of “Baggage Claim” their opening number, they had the crowd clapping and dancing in front of the stage.
Lead vocalists Anna Henderson and Tina Huff combine for a sultry sound that goes perfectly with the hot licks and edgy sounds from the band. Black Velvette commanded the stage and electrified the audience.
Black Velvette performs at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival.
First Advantage Bank to go Private
April 24, 2013
Growing Bank Leaving NASDAQ Stock Market to Fuel Strategic Plans
Clarksville, TN – The board of directors for First Advantage Bancorp, the holding company for Clarksville-based First Advantage Bank, has approved a move to leave the NASDAQ Stock Market and take the bank private.
The organization will utilize SecondMarket, the leading alternative to the public markets, to facilitate stock transactions and shareholder communications. The company expects the move to create more shareholder value, allow the management team to focus on strategic plans for ongoing growth, and dramatically reduce its administrative costs. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to hold peace walk, vigil for Boston Marathon
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will hold a peace walk and candlelight vigil this week to honor those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing attacks.
The public is invited to attend the event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th. The peace walk will begin at 6:00pm and follow the one-mile route on the GovsTrail. Those wishing to participate should meet in the Morgan University Center plaza. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s “Clarksville 50-Plus Olympics” to kick off May 14th
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Adults at least 50-years-old can register now until May 3rd for the 2013 Clarksville 50-Plus Olympics.
This year’s events will be held May 14th-18th at various locations around Clarksville, including The Pinnacle Bowling Center, The Swan Lake Sports Complex and Golf Course, The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence and The Kleeman Community Center.
Rivers and Spires Festival Celebrates Successful 11th Year
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival, along with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau, want to extend a ‘thank-you’ to all the sponsors, volunteers and vendors who helped make the 11th annual Rivers and Spires Festival an overwhelming success.
This year, over 35,000 people attended the three-day event, with over 28,500 people attending on Saturday alone.
A standing room only crowd on hand for Jo Dee Messina’s Concert at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
Montgomery County Veterans Outreach Session April 26th
April 23, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization and Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs (TDVA) are hosting an Outreach, Information and Enrollment Session Friday, April 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at William O. Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville TN. [Read more]
Lydia Walker draws large crowd at this years Rivers and Spires Festival
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Local singer/songwriter Lydia Walker performed Saturday, April 20th on the Family Fun stage at the Rivers and Spires Festival. Her show started at 3:30pm. She was the opening act for Building 429.
“I had a great time. It was an awesome crowd. We ended up have amazing weather. Not to hot, not to cold, it was perfect,” said Lydia Walker. “I am so excited to be apart of something so special to Clarksville, my hometown.”
Lydia Walker performing on the Family Fun State at Rivers and Spires.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan joins local club for Wildflower Sign Installation
April 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan joined members of the Beachaven Garden Club who installed wildflower markers along the Pollard Road Walking Trail in Clarksville.
“These ladies have done a remarkable job of identifying these beautiful wildflowers and marking them along the trail,” said Mayor McMillan. “Most of them will be in full bloom soon and it’s just gorgeous along the trail.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Beachaven Garden Club at the wildflower sign installation at Clarksville Greenway.
Reagan Giving Circle at APSU to have award luncheon
April 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Reagan Giving Circle at Austin Peay State University will award more than $8,500 in scholarships to 10 APSU female students during its award ceremony next month.
The ceremony will be held at 11:30am, Monday, April 29th in the Clarksville Country Club, located at 334 Fairway Drive, Clarksville. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Dee Boaz is the 2013 Women in Philanthropy award recipient for her support of the recent APSU Mabry Concert Hall campaign. (Photo by Beth Liggett)
