F&M Bank announces Becca Marchman as New Head of Retail Banking
December 5, 2023
Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank announced today that Becca Marchman has joined the company as Head of Retail Banking. She oversees F&M’s network of retail branches, customer growth and retention, consumer lending, business development, and employee coaching.
With more than 16 years in the financial services industry and a deep knowledge of retail banking, Marchman joined F&M to fully utilize her expertise and talent. Her proficiencies include developing programs and strategies to decrease retail turnover, engaging new hires, and ensuring appropriate communication to deliver strategic initiatives and effectively measure their execution.
F&M Bank’s Becca Marchman
SpiritFest 2023 to be held Saturday, December 2nd
December 1, 2023
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 2nd, Spiritfest 2023 will be held in downtown Clarksville from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Come to the corner of Third Street and Main Street for holiday festivities!
At the Downtown Commons (215 Legion Street), there will be live music, Santa Claus, kids’ activities, and food trucks. At 4:30pm, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden will light the Christmas Tree.
Warm up inside Trinity’s Parish Hall (317 Franklin Street) with cookies and hot chocolate.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade set for this Saturday, December 2nd
November 29, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The annual Lighted Christmas Parade, jointly presented by the Clarksville and Recreation Department and Montgomery County, will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at 5:00pm.
The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University campus. The parade will progress from Eighth Street to College Street and then to University Avenue.
From there, the parade will proceed around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse, and back to Franklin Street. The route will turn from Franklin onto Eighth Street and then return to the APSU Campus.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Gateway Chamber Orchestra Unveils a Spellbinding Rendition of The Nutcracker
November 28, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to announce an extraordinary production of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of musical styles.
Set against the backdrop of the Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University (APSU), this extraordinary concert on December 9th and 10th, 2023, promises a night of transcendent music, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating this holiday classic.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra “The Nutcracker”. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Red River Breeze presents “Make a Joyful Noise!” holiday concert at the Roxy Regional Theatre, December 10 th
November 27, 2023
Clarksville, TN – In what has become an annual holiday tradition, Clarksville’s own acoustic Celtic band is bringing their unique brand of Christmas cheer to the corner of Franklin and First in historic downtown Clarksville for the eighth year.
Performing traditional holiday tunes and carols with a Celtic flair, Red River Breeze will present “Make a Joyful Noise!” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at 2:00pm.
Tickets are already going quickly for this much-anticipated follow-up to the group’s previous concerts at the Roxy, which have consistently sold out.
Red River Breez
Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre features illusions, comedy and juggling on November 11th
October 26, 2023
Clarksville, TN – This Veterans Day, prepare to be amazed by an extraordinary evening filled with jaw-dropping illusions, laughter-inducing comedy, and mind-boggling juggling acts, all in honor of our brave service members.
Host Jeff Bornstein is bringing together an incredible lineup of world-class performers for the Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Saturday, November 11th, at 7:00pm, with free admission for active duty military and veterans.
This family-friendly show, appropriate for ages 10 and up, will feature mind-bending illusions and jaw-dropping tricks by, among others, world-renowned magician Kevin King and juggling extraordinaire Scott Cantrell.
Magician Kevin King and juggler Scott Cantrell are among the talented lineup for the Veterans Day Variety Show at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Discover Clarksville’s Food Scene with Hell’s Kitchen Champion Alex Belew
October 19, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Winner Alex Belew recently worked with Visit Clarksville to help promote the city’s “surprising” culinary scene.
Featured in a series of videos for Visit Clarksville’s YouTube and Instagram channels, Belew is a Murfreesboro resident whose wife attended Austin Peay State University.
Alex Belew at Dock 17
The Last Ride: Austin Peay State University’s final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert to be held October 27th
October 16, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) iconic Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert has been selling out shows and shaping seasonal traditions for decades, and this year, the ensemble is bringing the community along for one last ride.
The 39th and final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert will feature back-to-back performances on Friday, October 27th at 6:00pm and 8:00pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Admission is $5.00 or two cans of food donated to Loaves and Fishes.
Austin Peay State Univeristy’s David Steinquest, professor of percussion, during the 2022 Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2023 Exhibits, Activities
October 16, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.
Some of the events in November at the Museum include Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints, Brenda Stein: A New View, Juliette Aristides & Alan LeQuire: The Figure in Charcoal & Terra Cotta, Customs House Museum Christmas Village, Storytime & Craft: Leaves are Falling, Homeschool Fieldtrip Day, Family Art Saturday: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Presents American Watercolor Society 156th Traveling Exhibition
October 16, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Through January 2nd, 2024, the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will display artwork from one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art societies.
Since 1866, the American Watercolor Society (AWS) has worked to advance education and foster the appreciation of watercolor painting in America. Their annual exhibition is open to all artists working in water-soluble media: watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache, and egg tempera on paper.
John Salminen
