Clarksville Parks and Recreation Seeking Citizens Ideas for Burchwood Park

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a Neighborhood Input Workshop on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30pm regarding the future of Burchwood Park. Burchwood Park is a mini-park located at 2608 Burch Street just off of Fort Campbell Blvd. in North Clarksville and is a park in transition and ready for upgrades.

Park background will be presented, along with discussion about park needs, themes, and other issues affecting the park design and the neighborhood. In addition, a short questionnaire will be distributed to the citizens to obtain priority projects to ultimately develop a Conceptual Master Plan for the Park. [Read more]

Red River Sirens Prepare for Second Home Bout

Clarksville, TN – It’ll be a rollicking good time when Clarksville Roller Derby League’s Red River Sirens team take on the West KY Rockin’ Rollers in the “Hillbilly HoDown” on July 16th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00 and the action begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, with children aged 12 and younger admitted free. Show a valid military ID for a discount on official Sirens team logo merchandise.

This is the Red River Sirens’ second home bout and the third contest of their inaugural season. In June, they traveled to Marion, Illinois and defeated So. Ill Rollergirls with a score of 136-102. [Read more]

Planters Announces Rossview Branch Opening

Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank announces the opening of a new full-service branch at 495 Dunlop Lane, adjacent to Gateway Medical Center, on Tuesday, July 12th.

“The Rossview/Dunlop Lane area has been a target of ours for quite some time and we are thrilled to finally be open here,” said CEO Elizabeth McCoy. “We’ve had tremendous success in the Clarksville market these past eight years and expect our growth to continue. Our branch staff will be active in the community, just as we are at all of our locations, and we look forward to serving customers and businesses here.” [Read more]

A New Job may be as near as Career Solutions’ Job Fair

Clarksville and Montgomery County companies are looking for Employees

Clarksville, TN – The job market may be sluggish in some areas, but many employers in Clarksville and Montgomery County are adding to their employee base. To help connect businesses with qualified job candidates, Goodwill’s Career Solutions Center in Clarksville will host a job fair on Wednesday, June 15th from 9:00am until noon.

The center is located at 1592 Fort Campbell Boulevard, next to Goodwill’s retail store. State Senator Tim Barnes is expected to drop by the event at 8:00am and County Mayor Carolyn Bowers plans to meet with employers and job candidates mid morning. [Read more]

Unity Day

Clarksville, TN – Come out tonight and celebrate Unity Day with the Clarksville Area Churches at 1^st Assembly of God Church on June 4th 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos, along with Maj. General John F. Campbell, the commanding general at Fort Campbell, and Pastor Wess Morgan, a contemporary recording artist, will receive the prestigious awards during the event along with several local pastors and non-profit organizations each of whom who strive to positively impact the Clarksville community.

Hosts Yolanda Stewart and Kevin Kennedy will return as the hosts for the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day that will be held at 1^st Assembly of God Church located at 1186 Fort Campbell Blvd.

Loos to be honored with Ambassador’s Choice Award during Unity Day celebration

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos will be honored with the Ambassador’s Choice Award, Saturday, during the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day at First Assembly of God.

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Planters Bank Names Robin Henderson Banking Officer

Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank announces the addition of Robin Henderson as a banking officer at the North Clarksville branch, 2019 Fort Campbell Blvd.

Henderson has 16 years of experience in finance, credit and branch management, having worked previously at Morris Properties and Amsouth Bank in Clarksville, as well as American General Finance in Goodlettsville, TN and Americredit Financial Services in Evansville, IN. [Read more]

Clarksville Walmart Announces Big Changes In Store

Innovative design to improve shopping experience

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Walmart, located on Fort Campbell Boulevard, recently began an extensive renovation. The store will receive a full remodel from the inside out and will represent the latest in Walmart’s store design and customer experience. The project is expected to be complete in May.

The new design is based on feedback from customers and will feature a clean, open and bright new look in the store with a bright interior paint scheme and lighting, and easy-to-read signage to help customers find the products they need. [Read more]

Queen City College to hold Grand Opening for their expanded Esthetics Department Saturday

Clarksville, TN – Queen City College is proud to announce the grand opening of their expanded Esthetics Department Saturday, April 16th, 2011 from 10:00am – 4:00pm, right next door to their current location.

The 2000 square foot addition will offer several private treatment rooms, make-up and skin care retail products, and even a boutique. [Read more]

Queen City College awarded Crime Free Business Certification

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department awarded the Crime Free Business certification to, Ralph Payne, owner of Queen City College, 1594 Fort Campbell Blvd. Queen City College was the ninth Clarksville business to be awarded the prestigious certification.

There are five more businesses which are currently working toward meeting the requirements for certification.

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