Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 8th through July 14th
July 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Bats are Fun, Walnut Friends, Night Hike, Spiders, History of Dunbar and so much more!
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 5
July 6, 2012
Part 5 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – It was 5:30am, Thursday, August 6th, 2009, when I answered the phone at the radio station, and Steve Phillips asked if I’d heard about Mickey.
I said, “Mickey Fisher?”
“Yes.”
“What happened?”
‘He died last night.”
I don’t remember anything he told me after that, but I knew I had to get my wits about me, and break the news that Mickey Fisher was gone. It wasn’t easy.
Local Physicians Continue Supporting Pass and Go Program
July 5, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Premier Medical Group Physicians of Clarksville are continuing their support for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s advance placement students as a part of the Wyatt Johnson Pass and Go program.
CMCSS Director of Schools Mike Harris, and Foundation Director Candy Johnson accept an $11,000 sponsorship gift from Premier physicians (from left) Dr. Michael Engel, Dr. Joe Kosinski, Dr. Lance Sherley, and Dr. Mike Carrigan.
Adult Softball interest meeting to be held July 7th
July 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is kicking off Adult Fall Softball registration with an organizational meeting at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 7th at Burt-Cobb Community Center, 1011 Franklin Street.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to voice any questions or concerns they may have regarding this league. [Read more]
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 4
July 5, 2012
Part 4 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher loved golf.
He got it honest.
His father, George Fisher, was obsessed with golf; he worked tirelessly on his game. On any given day, you would see George Fisher hitting golf balls in front of Barksdale Elementary School, or at the Clarksville Country Club. George Fisher, Mason Rudolph, and Dave Aaron, all good friends, spent hours on the golf course with their sons.
Mickey Fisher did the same thing.
Custom House Museum July 2012 Exhibits and Activities
July 4, 2012
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 July, the Museum will feature 2012 National Juried Exhibition, Visions & Feelings: The Art of Linda Kerlin, Celebrating 1898: Artifacts & History, Family Fun on Thursdays and so much more.
Aquatic Specialty Class Schedule cancelled until further notice
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Aqua Bellydancing classes scheduled for the remainder of the summer swim season will be cancelled until further notice.
For more details on other Aquatic Specialty Classes, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce announces New Board of Directors
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013. [Read more]
Independence Day, a Holiday made for the Stars and Stripes
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – There are a lot of great stories about Independence Day. But one of my favorites involves a high school student from Lancaster, Ohio and the interesting agreement he made with his teacher.
Back in 1958, as Hawaii was coming into the Union, more than 1,000 people sent President Eisenhower their ideas for both a 49 and a 50-starred U.S. flag. A number of those designs came from high-school teacher Stanley Pratt’s students.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 3
July 4, 2012
Part 3 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher was adjusting to college life, and playing basketball with “Fly” Williams. Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville community was attracting national attention. During all of this change and excitement, someone caught his eye.
Mary Hopson had graduated from Clarksville High School two years ahead of Mickey. They knew who each other was in high school, but because of their age difference, they never dated. Mary was one of three children from a regular,hard working, go to church on Sunday family. Very close to her father, with a couple of ” over-protective” brothers and a mother who could cook like nobody’s business, Mary Hopson was raised just like Mickey Fisher. Their families never had a lot of money, never had all the latest “things,” they just made the best out of what they had, and they were happy about it.
