Planters Bank to Accept Donations for Phoenix Program During December
December 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank is partnering with the Life Center Foundation’s Phoenix Program to accept donations during the month of December.
Through Tuesday, December 27th, all five Planters branch offices will accept gloves, scarves, hat, underwear, socks, coats and jackets for ladies who are participating in the program. [Read more]
American Freight Announces Corporate Sponsorship of Wounded Warrior Project
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – American Freight Furniture and Mattress is proud to announce its role as a corporate sponsor of Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP), an organization seeking to honor and empower injured service members.
Over 46,000 of our nation’s armed forces have been physically wounded during the current military conflicts. Hundreds of thousands more are estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury. WWP assists injured veterans and their families through a holistic approach to their recovery. [Read more]
Clarksville Fire Rescue Offers Free Home Screenings
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Through the month of December, Clarksville Fire Rescue will offer free home screenings for city residents. These fire safety screenings will include a check of all safety equipment like smoke detectors and other alarms, making sure each family has an escape plan if a fire occurs and a general inspection for fire hazards in the home.
“This is the first time Clarksville Fire Rescue has offered this service and we’re very excited about the program,” said Clarksville Fire Marshal Ray Williams. “Most fire related deaths happen between December and February each year and most fatalities involve people over 65 and children 5 years old or younger. This program will save lives by helping Clarksville’s families be prepared.” [Read more]
American Medical Technologist Club at Miller-Motte Technical College “Warm heads and hands”
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The AMT (American Medical Technologist) Club at Miller-Motte Technical College in Clarksville, TN is asking the Clarksville community to help them keep people warm this winter. Organizations feed the homeless and others provide warm coats, but frostbite affects the hands and ears. Providing hats and gloves will help to avoid that this winter.
The AMT club has had a presence on campus at Miller-Motte for two years and has approximately 40 members and still growing. Students can join the club after completion of their first quarter at Miller-Motte. [Read more]
New Children’s Indoor Playland arrives in Clarksville with Grand Opening Celebration
December 1, 2011
Kids-N-Play hopes to help area kids “take play to a new level” and provide a fun, safe, healthy environment for children of all ages, while catering to parents and caregivers as well.
Clarksville, TN – The weather is turning chilly, and soon schools will be closed for the long winter break. Many parents are busy thinking of ways to keep their children occupied during this time of year. Just in time for the holidays, Clarksville’s newest indoor children’s entertainment center is officially opening and will host special “Grand Opening” events all weekend long – including face painting, free samples of Hunt Brothers Pizza and a raffle.
Located at 525-B Alfred Thun Road (off of Exit 4) in the space formerly occupied by Jump Zone, Kids-N-Play is a new kind of entertainment establishment for children up to age 12. Gone are the large bouncy castles and picnic tables of the old Jump Zone. Instead, children will be delighted by the gigantic multi-level climbing structure, featuring a variety of slides, bridges and tunnels. [Read more]
Kleeman Center begins new Storytelling series
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center is partnering with the Leadership Enlightenment Academic Achievement and Perseverance Organization (L.E.A.P.) to present Storytellers at Kleeman.
Each month, children and parents can enjoy interactive story time as the storytellers from the L.E.A.P. Organization bring to life stories from cultures across the Globe. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil New Welcome Center in 2012
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be opening the doors to their newly remodeled Welcome Center in early 2012. This will be the first update to the center, located at 180 Holiday Drive, in over 20 years.
“The much-needed remodel to the Welcome Center will be ready just in time to start serving the spring and summer tourism traffic that comes to the community. As tourism continues to grow, we knew it was time to move forward on improvements to not only the look, but the function of the center,” said Steve Stroman, Chairman of the CVB Board of Directors.
Rendering of Welcome Center front elevation.
Deadline for Christmas Parade Entries is Tomorrow, December 1st
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has partnered with the Montgomery County Government this year to co-host the 52nd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 3rd starting at 5:00pm.
The Deadline Parade entries is Thursday, December 1st. [Read more]
Santa Claus visits Clarksville Community Centers
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mr. Claus himself will be making appearances at each of our three community centers this December.
Families are welcome to take photos of their children as they visit Santa, enjoy snacks and games, all at no cost. [Read more]
Miller-Motte Graduates are “Suited” to Succeed
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College is dressing students for success. “Suit-Up for Success,” a new benefit provided to all Miller-Motte students, provides each student with a free suit to wear upon graduation when seeking employment.
Miller-Motte provides the suit to every student at no additional expense. Every quarter a fitting session is held so that students who are graduating can try on the suits, get measured, and choose a color, either blue or black. The suits are then special ordered for each student. Men receive a jacket, pants, shirt and tie, while women have the choice to receive a skirt or pants, jacket, shirt and a string of pearls.
(L-R) Tina Ellis, Chanel Otto and Jessica Cherry pose for a photo while at their fitting session for their new suits. (Photo by Lois Jones)
