Montgomery County Government creates Community Web Stie for Veterans, Service Members and their Families
April 19, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government has created the Veterans Network of Care, a breakthrough Web solution for individuals, families and agencies concerned with veterans’ issues.
A kick off event is scheduled for 2:00pm, April 24th at the William O. Beach Civic Hall, located at 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN. For more information call 931.648.8482.
The Network of Care empowers veterans, service members, their families and service providers by providing online access to comprehensive services available within Clarksville/Montgomery County/Fort Campbell Area. [Read more]
APSU students, Fort Campbell soldiers earn medals at 40th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive
April 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University made its mark on the national stage recently as active duty soldiers, including APSU students, stationed at Fort Campbell traveled to Fort Lee, VA for the 40th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event (MCACTE).
Held March 7th-12th, service members from the U.S. Army, other Department of Defense components and multinational teams squared off for the title of top military chef.
Members of the Fort Campbell Culinary Team are celebrated for their wins at the 40th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event during a special tasting event at the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
APSU installs Alisa White as 10th president
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weather, which has been so abrasive these last few months, turned pleasant on Monday morning as people made their way into the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building.
Instead of lingering under that clear, warm sky, hundreds of well-wishers eagerly filed into the windowless Mabry Concert Hall to watch Dr. Alisa White officially become the University’s tenth president.
“Dr. White, we’re thrilled you’re here,” Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said during the ceremony. “We can’t think of a more important time to be involved in higher education or a more important university.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam applauds as Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan officially installs Dr. Alisa White as Austin Peay State University’s 10th president. (Beth Liggett/APSU)
Oasis Café Earns National Recognition for CMCSS
March 18, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) will be among a small handful of districts nationwide to receive an honorable mention at the National School Boards Association Magna Awards ceremony this week.
CMCSS joined four other districts in Georgia, California, South Carolina and Louisiana in being honored for “taking bold and innovative steps to improve the lives of their students and their communities.”
Two students participating in the Oasis Café program met with State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen and CMC School Board Chairman Jimmie Garland. (CMCSS)
Marco’s Pizza opens today in Clarksville
February 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, February 2nd, 2015, owners Matthew Buehrle and Ben Diquattro will be opening Clarksville’s first Marco’s Pizza at 1761 Tiny Town Road. Marco’s is the only national pizza chain founded by a native Italian and takes pride in making fresh ah!thentic italian handmade pizza.
“I saw a need in the Clarksville market for better pizza,” stated Buehrle. “We chose the Exit 1 area because of the growth in this part of town. Also, other pizza places have to drive from Exit 4 and we are here to service them direct.”
Marco’s Pizza located at 1761 Tiny Town Road, Clarksville, opens today.
Lend Lease (US) Community Fund offers Scholarship Opportunity to Fort Campbell High School Seniors
January 13, 2015
Fort Campbell, KY – A special scholarship opportunity is now available to sons and daughters of Service Members who live in a Lend Lease privatized military community, like Campbell Crossing, and attend the installation’s DoDEA high school.
Sponsored by Lend Lease (US) Community Fund, BlueStar Scholarships will award scholarships up to $5,000 to eligible high school seniors. The BlueStar Scholarships program is now open and accepting applications through April 1st, 2015.
Lend Lease (US) Community Fund offers College Scholarships to Military Children
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces City’s first Military and Veterans Liason
December 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has created the position of Military and Veterans Liaison for the City of Clarksville.
“For some time it has been apparent to me that the City needs an employee dedicated to serving as a liaison between the City and Fort Campbell,” said Mayor McMillan.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Hannah Conway to Discuss Her Book the Wounded Warrior’s Wife at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
December 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On December 22nd At 5:00pm Hannah Conway will be at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to discuss her book the Wounded Warrior’s Wife.
Whitleigh Cromwell dreamt of a happily ever after with her newlywed soldier husband. Collier Cromwell loved God, his wife, and his country, though military life exacted a demanding toll. An unexpected deployment during the height of war sends Collier away for yet another year. Their lives tumble down a path marked with struggle and fatalities.
The Wounded Warrior’s Wife by Hannah Conway
Agero Associates Support The Troops With Holiday Cards
December 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For the third consecutive year, associates at Agero’s Clarksville call center facility have participated in the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign through the American Red Cross.
The program facilitates the writing and sending of handwritten holiday cards to deployed service members during the holiday season.
Paula Peyton and Sheena Garner from Agero creating the cards for the Holiday Mail for Heroes program
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Daymar Institute to host Domestic Violence Awareness event tomorrow
October 10, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – Organizers hope an event tomorrow will help raise awareness of domestic violence and local victims.
Deputy Peggy Macias said the “Remember My Name” event was first brought to Montgomery County in October 2013, during Domestic Violence Awareness month, to Kenwood High School in memory of assistant principal Pam Cooper, who was killed by her ex-husband.
Remember My Name
