CDE Lightband Ranks in the Top 10 in US on Netflix’s ISP Speed
September 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband, the municipal broadband provider in Clarksville, TN offers a wide range of Internet speeds from its base level of 50 Mbps up to 1 Gigabit of Internet access.
Over 17,000 customers in the Clarksville area enjoy access to an active Ethernet fiber to the premise system built in 2008 by the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
CDE Lightband Announces the addition of new Sports Pack option
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband announces the addition of a new Sports Pack option for additional sports programming.
The Sports Pack will be offered on a subscription basis for all CDE Lightband customers and currently provides channels like NFL Redzone and ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater for $7.99 a month. [Read more]
APSU ROTC Conducts “BLITZ” Training on Cumberland River
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Anyone driving down Riverside Drive on September 9th might have seen a peculiar sight on the Cumberland River near McGregor Park. Two zodiacs—black inflatable military boats—were crossing the river filled with Austin Peay State University Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadets. The cadets were rowing fervently to get to the other side of the river, retrieve two mock casualties and transport them back to the APSU campus.
The mission was part of the ROTC program’s weekly Tuesday morning BLITZ. One cadet is chosen each week to lead the squad in a predetermined mission that creates an environment of adversity, both physically and mentally.
APSU ROTC Students undertaking a BLITZ training mission on the Cumberland River
Montgomery Central High School Football Fall Festival draws larger than expected crowd
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 14th, the Montgomery Central High School Football Boosters held their 1st annual Fall Festival at Hilltop Supermarket.
The festival was held to raise money for the MCHS Football team. The money will be used for equipment, jerseys, and other team needs.
“The event was amazing. The turn out was phenomenal. I was really not expecting this many people and this many kids,” stated Indians Football head coach Jeff Tomlinson. “I thought it was a great turn out.”
Montgomery Central High School Fall Football Festival
Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets on Sale Now
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Mark your calendars, because the Queens will be back in Clarksville for the 15th year in a row. Brought to you by Greenwood Productions, the 2015 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageant will be held on October 3rd and 4th at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall in Austin Peay State University Music and Mass Communications Building.
The preliminary show will take place on Friday, October 3rd at 6:30pm. The finals will be broken down into two shows, with the Teens competing at 3:00pm and the Miss contestants competing at 7:30pm. Both the Miss and Teen winners will represent the State of Tenneessee at the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in 2015.
The Crowning of Miss Tennessee at the 2013 Miss Tennessee USA Pageant (Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Town” Docks at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 17th-October 4th
September 17, 2014
“On the Town” runs at the Roxy from September 17th-October 4th
Clarksville, TN – “New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town!” This fall, the Roxy Regional Theatre embarks on its 32nd season of live entertainment with the 70th Anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s legendary musical about three sailors who manage to find love and incredible adventures in the Big Apple while on a 24-hour leave.
“On the Town” docks at the corner of Franklin and First Street, September 17th – October 4th, 2014.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 23rd through September 29th, 2014
September 17, 2014
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. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Wildflower Hike, Dunbar Cave History, Life of the Lake, National Public Lands Day Hike and Trail Cleanup, National Public Lands Day Hike at Port Royal, and Bird Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Austin Peay State University hosting documentary film series
September 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Honors Program is partnering with the Nashville Film Festival, Nashville Public Television and Lipscomb University to bring documentaries on social issues to the Middle Tennessee community this fall.
The APSU Honors Program will present the first film in the series, “Big Men,” at 7:00pm, on September 17th, in the APSU Morgan University Center, Room 305. The film, produced by Brad Pitt, examines the impact of oil development in Ghana and the Niger delta. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize
September 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize.
The ROTC program at Austin Peay State University will be awarded the $500.00 cash prize for providing the highest number of volunteer hours served at the 2014 Riverfest celebration held September 5th and 6th at McGregor Park.
Riverfest Volunteer winners announced.
Exhibition at APSU showcases rare WWI photographs
September 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are excited to present an exhibition of rare German photographs this fall to mark the centennial of the start of World War 1.
German soldier Fritz Einstein took the photographs on three separate fronts during the war. The photos were discovered and extensively restored by Einstein’s son and Nashville resident Frank Einstein.
