Gary Mathews Motors recognized for donation of ballistic and stab proof vests to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
August 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County community gathered in front of Gary Mathews Motors (1100 Ashland City Road) yesterday morning, to recognize them for a generous contribution which allowed the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to purchase 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the MCSO K-9 Unit.
“A very special and elite team of law enforcement officers exist, who having undergone years of rigorous training. On a daily basis, these teams prove their loyalty and dedication to their community including Montgomery County’s own K9 Unit,” said Gary Mathews, President and CEO of Gary Mathews Motors.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson shakes hands with Gary Mathews as general manager Mark Blick looks on
Clarksville Downtown Market’s Vendor of the Week Cumberland Quilting Company
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tucked in the hills and hollers of Cumberland City, Tennessee is the Cumberland Quilting Company studio out of Denise Coulter’s basement.
After over 30 years as an Army wife, the Coulters retired outside of Clarksville. Denise has been working in the quilting industry for over 10 years and now works from her basement-turned-quilting-studio.
“I have been working with needles and thread for as long as I can remember, starting at four years old on my Nonnie’s lap, sewing on a machine.”
Cumberland Quilting Company at the Clarksville Downtown Market.
Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, now open to those 16 and older
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Is your non-profit organization looking to win some cash? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a $500.00 cash prize to the non-profit organization that provides the most hours volunteered at Riverfest 2014.
Volunteers will be helping with soft drink sales on September 5thand 6th, as well as the Adventure Zone Kids’ Area on September 6th, at McGregor Park.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Block Party at Sango Village in Clarksville, Saturday
August 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The businesses at Sango Village will be hosting a block party on August 16th, 2014. The local business owners have created the free event to give back to the community.
Courtney Berlyak, owner of Sango Village Florist, said, “We wanted to do something fun and enjoyable that could include all of our neighbors. With the end of summer approaching, the block party idea was a perfect fit!” [Read more]
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt donates over $4,400 to the Folds of Honor Foundation
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with support from the Nashville Chive Chapter, recently raised $4,476 for the Folds Of Honor Foundation.
The “Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup”, presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, was held at Tilted Kilt on May 17th and included a silent auction, limited edition t-shirt sales, drink and menu specials and more with proceeds going to Folds of Honor.
In addition to Budweiser, additional sponsors for the Chive Meetup included SSF Submission Academy, Touchgolf Products, The Joe Padula Show, and Clarksville Online.
Folds of Honor Vice President of Corporate Relations Dave Dierinzo accepts a donation from the Tilted Kilt Assistant Manager Chris Williams, Nashville Chive Administrator Whit Noble and the Tilted Kilt Girls. (Laura Thornton)
Montgomery County Sheriff’s K9 Units to show off new Bullet Proof Vests provided by Gary Mathews Motors on Friday, August 15th
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the K9 Unit from Gary Mathews Motors, Gary Mathews KIA, Gary Mathews VW, and Mathews Nissan.
Montgomery County Sheriff K9.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, continues Saturday, August 23rd, at Liberty Park, located at 1190 Cumberland Drive.
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Miller-Motte Technical College, will be shown at approximately 7:45pm (dependent on sunset).
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Rear Drive-Up Book Return Closed until Parking Lot Renovation Completion
August 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The outside drive-up book return chute at the rear of the public library in Veteran’s Plaza is currently closed during the final phase of the parking lot renovation.
We ask our customers to bear with us for the several weeks that it will take to complete the new drive-up area and the renovations in the parking lot area behind the library. [Read more]
52 Hour Riverfest Film Festival Announces Prizes
August 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 5th and 6th, 2014 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual 52-Hour Film Festival, presented by the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
The 52 Hour Film Festival will be held August 15th-17th, 2014. Filmmakers from all over Middle Tennessee are encouraged to compete for a chance to win big! [Read more]
Austin Peay State University hosting American Civil Rights documentaries and forums this September
August 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This September, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library and APSU’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center will host four documentaries on the history of civil rights in America.
The films are part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle initiative.
