Clarksville Fire Rescue to hold Annual 9-11 Ceremony
September 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, September 11th, 2014, Clarksville Fire Rescue will hold the annual ceremony honoring fallen firefighters and victims of the 9-11 tragedy. The event will begin at 6:00pm at the Main Fire Station, 802 Main Street, in Clarksville.
“This annual ceremony is an important event to our community and I am honored to be a part of it,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “I encourage everyone to join us and to stop and remember our fallen firefighters and the victims of 9-11. It’s also important to remember to thank the men and women who protect us every day.” [Read more]
Volunteers Support Clarksville’s 911 Serve to Remember Days of Service by Sprucing Up Burchett Park
September 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Volunteers gathered at Burchett Park, Sunday, September 7th to help clean-up the Park as part of the nationwide volunteer effort called “September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance”.
Volunteers spruce up Burchett Park.
Several renowned musicians to visit APSU this year as Acuff Chairs of Excellence
September 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – When Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto first premiered in Prague in October 1791, the famed piece sounded much different than what audiences often hear today.
The composer’s friend, Anton Stadler, used a basset clarinet in that first performance, but the instrument fell out of favor in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Modern performances of the work are simply faint echoes of the how the piece was originally conceived.
Charles Neidich
Riverfest 52 Hour Film Festival soars in its inaugural year, winners announced at Riverfest 2014
September 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The first-ever Clarksville Riverfest 52 Hour Film Festival boasted 19 entries, and the results are in!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department proudly announced the winners of the inaugural attraction, sponsored by CDE Lightband, at the 2014 Riverfest celebration. [Read more]
Tennessee Governor’s Books from Birth Bus Tour stops at Governor’s Square Mall on September 11th
September 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) launched its “Books from Birth 10th Anniversary Tour” on August 26th in Johnson County and it will conclude at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on September 30th, visiting some 50 counties across the state in a forty-five foot decorated touring coach.
The tour bus will visit Clarksville at the Food Court entrance to Governor’s Square Mall on Thursday, September 11th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
APSU is joined by 26 tenure-track faculty
September 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A total of 26 new tenure-track faculty members have become part of the Austin Peay State University community, beginning with the Fall 2014 semester.
Dr. Kadi Bliss, assistant professor of health and human performance, earned her Ph.D. in health education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a member of the American Association of Health Education and the Society of Public Health Education. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 7th, 2014
September 7, 2014
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: Art on the Park Contest, Martial Arts Seminar and Black Belt training and Kleeman Community Center’s Haunted Maze .
Clarksville Riverfest’s 2014 Tour d’Art Winners Awarded
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – After hundreds of artists had their works of art on display at two locations in downtown Clarksville, then judged by artist Mary Addison Hackett, winners were awarded at Clarksville Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Receptions held Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, 2014.
Over $2,500 in prizes were awarded.
The competition included five categories: Photography & Digital Images, Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, and Drawing. Monetary awards are given to first through third place in each category (for each division) and a Best of Show Award.
Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Exhibits
Clarksville’s Premier Medical Welcomes Dr. Di’Net Sintim-Amoah to their Group Practice
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Di’Net Sintim-Amoah to their Pediatric department.
A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Dr. Sintim-Amoah studied at Spelman College in Atlanta and earned her medical degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program in Atlanta.
Dr. Di’Net Sintim-Amoah
Riverfest Weather forecast shows chance of Showers, Thunderstorms
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 27th annual Riverfest Celebration starts tonight September 5th and continues Saturday, September 6th, 2014. The National Weather Service forecast this weekend is partly sunny, highs around 90 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 91 with calm winds from the south around 5 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1:00am with a low around 70.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
