Clarksville Academy teacher to attend Presidential Inauguration
January 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville teacher will be getting the trip of a lifetime as she attends President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Kimberly Goad is a sixth grade teacher at the Clarksville Academy, and was selected from a national field of educators to attend this year’s event. Goad will attend the presidential inaugural conference in Washington D.C., and will act as a faculty advisor for middle school students traveling to this prestigious event. Goad was chosen by the National Young Scholars Program.
APSU Extended Education offers classes
January 4, 2013
Early Registration Discount
Clarksville TN – If you’re ready to develop a new skill, learn a new language, explore a new idea, or seek a new career, then Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education has something for you.
New students receive a ten percent discount on selected courses if you register early. [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce January Events
January 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of January.
On January 15th, the Chamber will be hosting the annual Mayors’ Power Breakfast at the Riverview Inn, 50 College Street at 7:30am. During this popular event, both County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City Mayor Kim McMillan will share their accomplishments of the past year and their goals for 2013. [Read more]
Custom House Museum January 2013 Exhibits and Activities
January 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of October, the Museum will feature The Passion of Kitty Harvill, Denton Ridge: Mountains to Coasts, Main Street: A Vintage Holiday, Family Fun Day: Into The Deep and so much more.
Learn How to Wake Up those Dreams, Make Career Changes, and Reach Your Goals at Miller-Motte Open House
January 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Have you dreamed about an exciting new career, want to make a change in your life, or finally want to accomplish that goal you set for yourself?
Now that the holidays are behind us and a new year is right around the corner it is time to dust yourself off and take advantage of a new year and a new adventure! It’s a great time to wake up and grab hold of your future and accomplish those dreams and goals that you have been putting off. [Read more]
Planters Bank expands Hilldale Gallery for Dual Exhibits in 2013
January 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature the works of two local artists in January, Photographer Bob Gandy and Watercolorist Jan Williams. Exhibits will be on display Thursday, January 3rd-Wednesday, February 6th.
A native Clarksvillian, Jan (Griffey) Williams’ interest was always artistic. One of her first encounters with parental discipline after she learned to talk fell into that category. Her mother, discovering her child drawing with crayons on the laundry room walls, asked, “And just what are you doing?” Jan confessed to “drawing ducks.”

An exhibit by the Clarksville Friends of Photography. The large photo with elephants is by Bob Gandy in Kenya.
Clarksvillians Celebrate the New Year
January 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Residents of Clarksville-Montgomery County gathered at area bars and pubs to celebrate the New Year last night.
Crowds were heavy and spirits was high as the end of 2012 approached, and 2013 was poised to begin. I traveled around Clarksville to document the New Years festivities.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 30th, 2012
December 30, 2012
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:
- New Tai Chi Program
- Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter needed
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
- New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Center
- Calling all Chocolate Lovers
Riverview Inn to offer New Year’s Eve packages
December 28, 2012
Clarksville TN – How do you plan to ring in the New Year? Since the Mayan’s were wrong, we may all be in for a little “extra” celebrating. You don’t have to go far to have a safe and fun filled New Year’s celebration, all in one place.
Wyatt-Johnson “Shares the Love” and Christmas dinner with Fort Campbell soldiers
December 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A group of very special USO soldiers and their families from Fort Campbell recently enjoyed a delicious holiday meal and a visit from a jolly old elf while celebrating a wonderful cause.
As the soldiers, families and children (approximately 130 people total) arrived at the Wyatt-Johnson Subaru-Hyundai-Mazda dealership, they were greeted by Santa’s helpers (aka Wyatt Johnson employees) and were served a traditional Christmas meal catered by Margie Johnson. The group feasted on ham, turkey with all of the fixings, and a variety of delicious desserts.











