City of Clarksville Mayor Declares July as Parks and Recreation Month
July 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On July 7th, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan proclaimed July 2011 as Parks and Recreation Month in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme is “Rock Your Park!” The National Recreation and Parks Association’s new initiative called America’s Backyard and Clarksville Parks & Recreation encourage you to show the country how parks and recreation departments make your life extraordinary! [Read more]
Best Of The Road Visits Clarksville and Fort Campbell
July 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Over the weekend, Tawny Clark and Chris Staudinger visited Clarksville as part of the Rally McNally – USA Today Best of the Road contest. Clarksville had the most votes for the Most Patriotic contest and earned a visit by the judges.
Tawny and Chris spent two days in town on a mission to see if Clarksville will become the Most Patriotic city. They took lots of photos and video to take back to the panel of judges who will actually make the final decision later this month. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for July 10th through July 16th
July 8, 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: Evening Trail Hike, Fossil Fun, Bugs Slugs and Other Uugs, Fun with Bats and so much more!
Giant Benefit Yard Sale – Looking for Vendors
July 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute in Clarksville, TN will be hosting their Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday July 23rd, from 7:00am to 12:00pm. Booth space is still available for vendors who would like to participate. All booth fees will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All products sales belong to the vendor. [Read more]
“Come Together: The Business Wisdom of the Beatles” book signing at Borders Saturday
July 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, July 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm, Nashville authors Richard Courtney and George Cassidy will be signing copies of their book “Come Together: The Business Wisdom of the Beatles” at Borders, located at 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040. [Read more]
McMillan Elected to Mayors’ Conference Leadership
July 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has been elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors top leadership team during the organization’s 79th Annual Meeting in Baltimore. She joins 29 other mayors from cities across the country on the Advisory Board. She and Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield are the only mayors from Tennessee to serve in leadership positions in the Conference. [Read more]
APSU noted in latest issue of Food Network Magazine
July 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – If you received the newest issue of Food Network Magazine, you might have noticed Austin Peay State University’s logo in the back of the magazine, asking readers to match the celebrity chef to the school he or she attended.
For APSU, the chef is Patrick Neely, one-half of Food Network’s “Down Home with the Neelys” series. Neely, who shares the show’s spotlight with his high school sweetheart and wife Gina, attended APSU in 1984 during the winter and spring terms.
For its September-October edition, the magazine plans to have a story about tailgating foods, with each chef’s school noted, according to the preview.
APSU is mentioned in the newest Food Network Magazine.
An Afternoon with Senator Bob Corker
June 30, 2011
Montgomery County Young Republicans
Clarksville, TN – Senator Bob Corker will be in Clarksville for a Meet ‘N Greet on Thursday, July 7th at 2:00pm at the Banquet Room at the Looking Glass Restaurant, 329 Warfield Blvd. The Senator will speak, and answer questions until about 3:30pm.
RSVP preferred but not required. Contact Pat Allen by 5:00pm July 6th at 931-648-0174 or patfallen@yahoo.com. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for July 1st through July 9th
June 30, 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: Evening Trail Hike, Eyes of the Night, Night Hike, Children’s Theatre, Fireflies and so much more!
Team Approach to Security
June 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Montgomery County, and Fort Campbell took a leap forward to improve the security of our community and support a team approach for security efforts. The Clarksville Police Department in conjunction with the local Emergency Management Agency hosted a training seminar for approximately 30 employees from federal, state, county, and city agencies.
John Sisario, Texas Engineering Extension Service, instructing employees. (CPD-Jim Knoll)
