Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of June 1st, 2014
June 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The economic data were mixed. The estimate of real GDP growth for the first quarter was revised down to a -1.0% annual rate (vs. +0.1% in the advance estimate). Most of the revision was due to a slower pace of inventory growth, which ought to pave the way for increased production in 2Q14.
Slower inventory growth subtracted 1.6 percentage points from overall GDP growth (vs. -0.6 ppt in the advance estimate), while a wider trade deficit subtracted 1.0 percentage point (vs. -0.8 ppt in the advance estimate.
Frazier Allen
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 1st, 2014
June 1, 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: New Providence Pool to host event just for toddlers, Friends of Fort Defiance Gear up for Annual Fundraising Event, Clarksville’s Riverfest now accepting Entertainer Applications and Daddy-Daughter Date Night.
Friends of Fort Defiance to hold Annual March to the Past Fundraising Event June 14th.
S.T.E.P.S collecting school supplies for 2014-2015 School Year
May 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of the year where our non-profit S.T.E.P.S (School Tools that Empower and Promote Success) starts collecting school supplies for the next school year 2014-2015
Starting June 1st, S.T.E.P.S will be looking for businesses, clubs, groups, and organizations to place S.T.E.P.S youth created collection boxes around Clarksville til August 3rd.
You can visit their Facebook page for more information. [Read more]
Montgomery Central High School Cheerleaders to hold Car Wash Saturday, May 31st
May 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 31st, the Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be holding a car wash fundraiser at Hilltop Super Market from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Everybody knows that the true “spirit” of athletic competition comes from the cheerleaders. They lead the charge for supporting their favorite school and represent their team everywhere they go. This weekend, they are asking for your support. [Read more]
Asera Care Hospice Foundation Donates to Clarksville Montgomery County School System
May 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Representatives from Asera Care Hospice Foundation presented a $2,500 check to Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Schools Director B.J. Worthington to purchase materials aimed at helping students who are experiencing the loss of a loved one.
(Pictured Left to Right) Henry Moore, Yvette Gillespie, B.J. Worthington and Stacy Knight.
Alzheimer’s Association hosts Caregiver Conference at First Baptist Church July 24th, 2014
May 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, July 24th, 2014 the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a Caregiver Conference at First Baptist Church. Visit exhibitors, learn from professionals and enjoy time with other family caregivers.
The conference is free to attend. Light breakfast and lunch is included. Respite care available at no cost. You must register to attend and space is limited.
Caregiver Conference July 24th, 2014
APSU awards degrees to more than 1,100 students
May 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University hosted its 85th Spring Commencement ceremony on May 9th, in the campus’ Dunn Center.
More than 1,100 students from the College of Arts and Letters, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, College of Business, Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, and School of Technology and Public Management were awarded degrees.
APSU Spring Commencement ceremony
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Yard Sale Saturday, May 31st
May 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 31st, the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will be holding a Giant Yard Sale at their office from 7:00am until 4:00pm.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County office is bursting at the seams with fantastic items that will be available this coming weekend at our Bargain Hunters Bonanza Yard Sale Fundraiser.
Austin Peay State University’s Kristofer Ray named visiting scholar to University of Michigan’s Eisenberg Institute
May 28, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Kristofer Ray, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, was recently named a visiting scholar to the University of Michigan’s Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies.
He will spend the summer at the Institute, working on his next book, titled “Cherokees, Europeans and Empire in the Tennessee Corridor, 1670-1763.”
APSU associate professor of history Dr. Kristofer Ray.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Dreamchasers program to host end-of-the-year Dreamchasers Olympics
May 28, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Dreamchasers program will host the first-ever Dreamchasers Olympics on Saturday, May 31st from noon to 4:00pm at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. [Read more]
