Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 1 Hosts 3rd Annual Poker Run to Benefit Montgomery County Veterans Transportation Services
July 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 1 (www.rollingthunderky1.org) will host its 3rd annual Poker Run to benefit the Montgomery County Veterans Transportation Services on Saturday, August 20th at Appleton Harley-Davidson/Buell in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The entry fee is $10.00 and registration begins at 9:00am. There will be food, music and prizes for participants. All bikes depart from and return to Appleton’s on 2501 Highway 41A Bypass in Clarksville. [Read more]
Clarksville not selected as Most Patriotic City
July 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville was not selected as the winning city in the Most Patriotic category of the Rand McNally-USA Today Best of the Road contest.
The announcement, which named Rapid City, SD, as the category winner, came today at the Destination Marketing Associations International conference in New Orleans.
Rapid City was selected as the winner from the six finalist cities in the Most Patriotic category, which included Clarksville, TN; Williamsburg, VA; Peachtree City, GA; Emporia, KS; and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. [Read more]
APSU student earns leadership award at ROTC course
July 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University student recently was presented the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Leadership Excellence Award at the U.S. Army’s Leader Development and Assessment Course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
Marcos Gutierrez, of Pasadena, Texas, was ranked No. 1 among 469 Army cadets for the 5th Regiment at the 29-day Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, the capstone training and assessment exercise for the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Marcos Gutierrez
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for July 24th through July 31st
July 21, 2011
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: Native American Artifacts, Nature Hike, Bats and Cave Salamanders, Childrens’ Theatre, Cooling at the Cave and so much more!
Liberty Park Boat Ramp to open additional hours
July 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks at Liberty Park will now be open longer. Beginning July 22nd, boaters will be able to access the ramps and docks on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm until dusk.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for July 17th
July 17, 2011
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 16th-22nd for Boy Scouts Day Camp.
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:
- Rock Your Park Photo Contest
- Fall Adult Softball & Kickball Leagues Registration
- Aqua Zumba
- Movies in the Park
- Party in the Park
- Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville Christian School’s Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner features Diamond Rio
July 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Christian School, Clarksville, TN announces its Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 at 7:00pm to be held at the Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center.
The event will provide an incredible night of entertainment by Grammy Award Winning Country Group, Diamond Rio.
Jersey Mike’s opens 25th Nashville Area Store
July 13, 2011
Owner Celebrates with Free Subs for Susan G. Komen For the Cure® Donation
Clarksville, TN – Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its 25th store in the Nashville market next week. Jersey Mike’s owner Jeff Horn knows the importance of community relations and will celebrate his new ties with the area during his grand opening on July 20th.
To commemorate the event, the new restaurant, located at 2808 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., is hosting a 5-day fundraiser from Wednesday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th, with proceeds supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Anyone who has a fundraising coupon can get a free regular size sub with a minimum $1.00 contribution. More than 5,000 coupons are being distributed throughout the community. [Read more]
Justice Assistance Grant Public Comment Session
July 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN -The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County intend to submit a joint application for the 2011 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $89,798, with the funds to be shared equally by the County and the City for traditional law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Any person wishing to make a comment is invited to attend a public comment period July 18th, 2011 at 1:00pm.
This session will be held in the Finance Department Conference Area, Room 300, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 1 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee.
Save a Youth Concert
July 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Young Daughters of Destiny Youth Crisis Organization Presents “Save a Youth Concert” featuring rising recording Gospel artist Toney Dabney from Hopkinsville, KY. MC for the event is Clarksville’s very own Johnathan Peters of Number 7.
