Tennessee Arts Commission issues grants to local organizations
July 1, 2009
Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council, City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation and Roxy Productions, Inc. awarded matching grants.
NASHVILLE – Senator Tim Barnes has released the list of grant award recipients from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010) in the 22nd district, which includes Cheatham, Houston and Montgomery Counties.
- The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council received $7,400.
- City of Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation received $4,600.
- Roxy Productions, Inc. received $25,000
- The Houston County Arts Council received $6,650
“The arts are important; they improve education when integrated into curriculum, contribute to our economy, and make our communities exciting,” stated Sen. Barnes. “The organizations that will benefit from these grants this year will be able to continue to provide Montgomery County with invaluable services that enhance our daily lives.” [Read more]
Welcome, Senator Barnes! Clarksville attorney takes legislative seat in Nashville
January 14, 2009
Senator Tim Barnes with his family
The Montgomery County Legislative Delegation gained a new member Tuesday morning. The State Senate held swearing-in ceremony for the new members amid pomp and circumstance.
Tuesday morning marked a change in Tennessee political and legislative history. For Montgomery County, it marked a new name joining our legislative delegation.
As the State Senate was called to order, the new members of Senate stood and took their oath of office. With his family watching, Clarksville Attorney Tim Barnes raised his hand and swore his commitment to the people of this state, its laws and governance. [Read more]
