Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Achieves Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
February 7, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to complete requirements for Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification and host a Green Ribbon Cutting is Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the Credit Union employees for their certification.
Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now accepting summer pool staff applications for the New Year
February 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for lifeguard positions for the 2014 summer swimming season.
Applicants considered for hire will be interviewed and must pass a swim test. Once those steps are completed he/she will be put into one of the following 3 certification courses. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival announces Randy Houser, The Morning Rises Tour to be included in this year’s Music Lineup
February 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival is pleased to announce the Platinum-selling and CMA award-nominated country musician, Randy Houser, will take the Public Square Stage on Saturday, April 26th at 7:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public.
He will perform some of his biggest hits that have made him one of Country music’s most popular new comers. Songs such as “Goodnight Kiss”, “How Country Feels”, “Boots On” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight ” will make up a concert you don’t want to miss.
Randy Houser to headline 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has begun Spring Softball registration
February 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently registering teams for the spring and summer Recreation Leagues.
Teams in the Spring Adult Leagues may now begin registering. This league is open to men and women ages 18 and older.
To ensure your team gets a spot in the league, team deposits of $100.00 are due Tuesday, February 18th. [Read more]
Clarksville Concert Association’s concert at APSU featuring Pianist Conrad Tao postponed to Thursday
February 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Nineteen-year-old, award winning pianist Conrad Tao, to appear in concert this Thursday, February 6th at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University, 8th and Marion streets in Clarksville. The concert is being put on by the Clarksville Community Concert Association.
Virtuoso pianist Conrad Tao became the only classical musician on Forbes’ 2011 “30 Under 30” list of people changing the world.
Conrad Tao. (Ruiming Wang)
Two award-winning poets to read at APSU on February 6th
February 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, the award-winning poet Toi Derricotte read a collection of poems by Austin Peay State University alumnus Jeff Hardin, and she was immediately struck by the simple power and beauty of his words.
“Jeff Hardin is extremely sophisticated, mature and knows exactly what he is doing,” she said. [Read more]
Stocks hesitate as expected after a strong rally
February 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – U.S. stocks had a great run in 2013 with major indices up 27% to 38%, but that momentum lost a bit of steam in January and the first hours of February trading.
The pullback toward the end of January seems to reflect investor concern about turmoil in emerging markets in general, and specifically, about a drop in Argentina’s currency and a deceleration of Chinese manufacturing.
Frazier Allen
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 152nd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
February 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend to commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Saturday, February 15th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from the 50th Tennessee Reenactment Group who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations.
Clarksville’s LEAP Organization Essay Contest has Ten $500 Scholarships available for Seniors
February 3, 2014
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The 7 Points Quest is a local essay contest for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 2nd, 2014
February 2, 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: Friends of the Blueway, Youth Recreation Leagues, Queen City Road Race Art Contest Winners, Basketball, Wettest Egg Hunt and Spring Program Guide.
