Citizens meet to discuss future of Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
February 2, 2016
Written by Sadie Savage
Montgomery County, TN – Members of the community gathered Saturday night, January 30th at the old Union Community center in Palmyra Tennessee. The meeting was a brainstorming session that focused on determining the amount of funding that would be required to restore and preserve the community center, and if it was eligible for any government grants.
Many ideas were thrown around speculating how to receive funding — whether it be county funding or federal grants for preserving historic buildings.
Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Financial Aid Night on January 20th, 2015
December 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Financial Aid Night for High School Juniors, Seniors and parents on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00pm at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library located at 350 Pageant Lane.
“Our Financial Aid seminars are offered to families to learn the basics of the FAFSA application, discuss possible grants and scholarships, and help answer questions that students or parents may have about the Financial Aid process,” says Danielle Anderson, Youth Coordinator for Altra Federal Credit Union. [Read more]
Nashville Predators Foundation awards funding to LEAP
May 27, 2014
Written by Richard Garrett
Nashville, TN – On May 7th, 2014 the LEAP Organization was selected to receive a grant award from the Nashville Predators Foundation. This year marked the Predators biggest grant program in franchise history with over $410,000 in grants were awarded to Middle Tennessee non profit organizations at Bridgestone Arena.
“We are very appreciative of the Predators Foundation selecting us for funding to enhance our youth development program” commented board member Larson Gafney.
LEAP organization receives grant award from Nashville Predators Foundation.
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County welcomes New Veterinary Partner Parkway Animal Clinic
July 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County has announced the addition of Parkway Animal Clinic on McClardy Road to its already 8-strong list of high-quality low-cost spay-neuter veterinary partners.
Each veterinary partner’s participation enables the Humane Society to offer affordable spay-neuter surgeries to families that would not or could not spay or neuter their pets otherwise.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County stresses the need for pet owners to spay-neuter their pets.
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to focus on service learning in college courses
October 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Incorporating service learning into the college curriculum is a growing instructional tool, one that will be explored further at the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Three women – Naomi Rendina, adjunct instructor of history at APSU, Alexandra Wills, assistant director of service and civic engagement at APSU, and Lisa Kurtz, representative with Americorps VISTA – will present “Beyond the Classroom: Enriching Community Partnerships to Promote Student Success” at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 11th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic has Grants available to Spay-Neuter Pets
June 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Ron Whitford at the St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic has taken a pro-active approach to helping control the animal population in Clarksville-Montgomery County. Considered one of the best in his field, Dr. Whitford has secured grants that are available to pet owners who delay getting their pets spayed or neutered because of the cost.
“We’ve been hearing about a spay-neuter clinic here for years, and we still don’t have one, so I decided to find the grants that are out there so we can get this problem under control.” said Whitford. “Working with the Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter, we’re getting the word out to pet owners that you can afford this procedure, and you need to take responsibility for your pet and get this done.” [Read more]
Clarksville Homes being Rebuilt and Restored
June 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On June 22nd, the Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development, along with Clarksville Mayor Pro Temp Geno Grubbs, were on hand when the homeowner of 50 Union Street was presented with keys to her new home.
Union Street lies within the Dog Hill Architectural District known for its late Victorian Architectural Style which consists of typical turn of century framed construction cottages. The district got its name because neighborhood canines would howl at the whistles of the nearby trains and steamboats. [Read more]
New APSU Biogeography Class to Take Students to Rocky Mountains
July 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The base camp, consisting of a few tents and sleeping bags, will sit in a secluded valley, in the shadow of the 14,000-foot Blanca Peak in Colorado. At night, when the exhausted team of researchers returns from their 2,000-foot hike to get some rest, they’ll have to bundle up to warm themselves against the cold air blowing down the mountain.
“Even in the summer, there’s still snowpack on the mountain,” Dr. Christopher Gentry, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of geography, said. [Read more]
Barnes, Pitts Announce Arts Grants
June 18, 2011
Four Montgomery County organizations receive $37,100 total
Clarksville, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts announced Friday the four Montgomery County recipients of Tennessee Arts Commission grants for the upcoming fiscal year.
“These deserving organizations provide opportunities for our citizens to both create and enjoy the arts,” Pitts said. “I am pleased to see our citizens and our officials continue to support these staples of our community.” [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Seeks Input for the Proposed Additions to the Clarksville Greenway System
November 2, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department recently held a Public Input Review and Comment Session to receive ideas and suggestions concerning two proposed additions to the Clarksville Greenway System and also to satisfy Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) grant requirements.
The City of Clarksville is preparing to submit a grant application to help with funding of the following two projects. [Read more]
