Major General Gary J. Volesky To Speak At The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
September 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 22nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 8th at 7:30am at APSU’s Morgan University Center.
Clarksville Tennessee Top Ten City for Millennials looking for Bigger Paychecks
September 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Of the top 10 cities the Millennial Generation is looking to for bigger paychecks, Middle Tennessee lands two – Clarksville at 6 and Nashville at 10.
“Our dedication to recruit higher paying jobs and to create a top-rated quality of life, both of which are attractive to a young, educated workforce, is a driving force behind us making this list,” said Cal Wray, Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council.
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Austin Peay State University waiving fees for active duty soldiers at APSU Fort Campbell Center
September 23, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A recent change to the U.S. Department of Defenses’ Tuition Assistance program is causing active-duty military personnel to pay out-of-pocket cash for fees associated with pursuing a college education, but Austin Peay State University is working to eliminate this financial burden affecting its military students.
Beginning with the Fall II semester, APSU will waive online fees and technology access fees for active-duty personnel taking classes at the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell.
APSU ROTC Conducts “BLITZ” Training on Cumberland River
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Anyone driving down Riverside Drive on September 9th might have seen a peculiar sight on the Cumberland River near McGregor Park. Two zodiacs—black inflatable military boats—were crossing the river filled with Austin Peay State University Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadets. The cadets were rowing fervently to get to the other side of the river, retrieve two mock casualties and transport them back to the APSU campus.
The mission was part of the ROTC program’s weekly Tuesday morning BLITZ. One cadet is chosen each week to lead the squad in a predetermined mission that creates an environment of adversity, both physically and mentally.
Jon Royce Band to headline Miller Lite Stage Friday night at Riverfest
September 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, the Jon Royce band will be headlining the Riverfest Festival this weekend on the Miller Lite Stage starting at 10:00pm. I was fortunate to get a moment to sit down with Jon Royce and Mark Alan from the band to talk about the band, and their up coming show.
With a clear crisp sound that blends a fusion of country, rock, and pop the band’s music has something for everyone. Strong vocals driven by a powerful beat with honest straightforward lyrics the Jon Royce Band can’t help but to stir the crowd in to a frenzy.
The Liberty Park Grill opens to the public today
July 14, 2014
Ribbon Cutting and VIP Sneak Preview held at Liberty Park Grill on Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The Liberty Park Grill opens today at 11:00am. The new restaurant serving Liberty Park held a official ribbon-cutting with the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday in conjunction with a VIP preview of the new restaurant.
Restaurant manager Robert Bowlby took a few minutes to speak with Clarksville Online before the ceremony. “We’re so proud to be here! Clarksville is such a wonderful place, it’s a wonderful community,” he said. “My family and I are just now getting to know the area but we like what we seen so far. It has a lot of history, a lot of unique things to do like the free movies in the park, the Downtown Farmers Market, the Roxy Regional Theatre. All very unique and exciting venues for us to discover as a family.”
Fort Campbell MWR and R.F. Sink Library Hosts Author Sue Freeman Culverhouse for Brunch and a Book
July 10, 2014
Fort Campbell, KY – Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is excited to announce that they will host a visiting author for Brunch and a Book in July. During the monthly Brunch gathering on July 15th at noon, Sue Freeman Culverhouse will discuss her recent book, Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren.
Mrs. Culverhouse is the author of three books including Seven Keys to a Successful Life, To Cure Sometimes, To Comfort Always, and Tennessee Literary Luminaries.
Fort Campbell celebrated the birth of our nation with a bang!
July 7, 2014
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell and the surrounding communities came together to celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day with a bang at Fort Campbell’s USAA and MWR’s (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) Independence Day Carnival and Fireworks display.
“This is what we’re here for we’re here to celebrate the birth of our nation, our soldiers and their families , and our civilians workers. They give so much to us and this is our way of giving back to them especially today on our nation’s birthday,” said Rayna Holly from the Fort Campbell Public Affiars Office.
IDB announces Wally Crow as New Chairman
July 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB) is pleased to announce Wally Crow as the Chairman of the Board for the 2014-2015 term.
Crow is a contract employee with the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Campbell and the owner of Crow Engineering.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2014-2015 Board
July 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Chamber Board of Directors.
The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2015.