Clarksville Red Cross to Host Ante Up for the Red Cross Event
September 12, 2013
Roaring 20’s Themed “Night at the Cotton Club” Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting “Ante Up for the Red Cross” to be held on Saturday, November 9th from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
The event will be hosted at Tanglewood House located at 1601 Madison Street. Tickets are $75.00 each and include food, entertainment and a silent auction. To reserve your tickets, please call 931.645.6401 or register and purchase tickets online at www.redcross.org/anteup2013.
American Red Cross worker Bob Tyler loads food boxes to be distributed to residents of Stewart County, Tennessee, who were affected by flash floods. (Robert W. Wallace)
American Red Cross assisting Those affected by Flash Flooding
May 1, 2013
Two Rivers Chapter Volunteers Working to Meet Emergency Needs
Clarksville, TN – Severe spring storms and flash floods poured torrential rain over much of Tennessee on Saturday morning and again in the evening.
Eight homes were destroyed from the flood with 26 others sustaining major damage, across 4 counties including Henry, Houston, Montgomery and Stewart. The Red Cross responded immediately to provide food, shelter and emotional support to help families who had been affected by the storms. [Read more]
American Red Cross to host 2nd Annual Escoffier Dinner
April 1, 2013
5 course French Cuisine Dinner to Benefit Two Rivers Chapter – American Red Cross
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting their 2nd Annual Escoffier Dinner – The Art of French Cuisine, on Saturday, April 6th at The Looking Glass Restaurant beginning at 6:00pm.
A few tickets are available for $100.00 per person and all proceeds will support the American Red Cross whether it’s responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families. [Read more]
Welch named coordinator of APSU’s Dickson campus
January 29, 2013
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Individuals interested in finishing their college degrees by enrolling at Austin Peay State University’s campus in Dickson County will now have a friendly face to help guide them through the process – new extended campus coordinator Audrey Welch.
Welch is now working at the Dickson Renaissance Center campus (which houses both APSU and Nashville State Community College programs) helping students interested in completing a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). [Read more]
Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign Up begins October 22nd
October 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will be taking applications for its Christmas Assistance program at 210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, for residents of Montgomery County, Stewart County, and Houston County the weeks of October 22nd-26th and October 29th-November 2nd.
Applications will be taken from 9:00am until 4:00pm. All low-income families needing toys for their children (ages birth thru 12 years) and Seniors, age 60 and over, needing food assistance may apply. No applications will be taken after these dates. [Read more]
APSU TRiO Tri-County Upward Bound receives $1.25 million federal grant over 5-year period
June 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University TRiO Tri-County Upward Bound (TCUB) has been awarded $1.25 million in federal grant funding over five years that will enable the program to provide academic enrichment and college enrollment services to low-income and potential first-generation high school students residing in Cheatham, Houston and Stewart counties. [Read more]
Nashville State Community College Names Clarksville Resident Steve Conklin as Director
June 27, 2012
Nashville, TN – Eileen Crane, Executive Assistant to Dr. George Van Allen, President of Nashville State Community College, announced today the selection of Steve Conklin as Director of the new Nashville State campus which will begin classes this fall in the former Saturn dealership at 1760 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
In making the announcement, Crane stated “We are glad to have Steve Conklin join our staff as Director of our new extended campus in Clarksville. Steve’s background, experience, and Clarksville ties made him an excellent choice for the position.” [Read more]
Nashville State Community College Offering New Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity
June 9, 2012
Nashville, TN – Nashville State Community College recently announced the addition of a new certificate program being offered through the Computer Technology department.
Students completing the requirements in the cybersecurity based program receive an Information Security Technical Certificate. [Read more]
Nashville State Community College in Clarksville Admits 1st Student
May 5, 2012
Nashville, TN – On May 1st, 2012, Nashville State Community College officially enrolled its first student at the new campus in Clarksville when Tyreco Nolton completed the admissions process and enrolled in classes which begin on August 25th, 2012.
According to Kathy Ragan, the Nashville State admissions representative at the campus, “Tyreco was very diligent in getting his information to the college in order to start classes this fall. He is clearly excited about beginning his education at Nashville State.” [Read more]
Screaming Eagle Trail Launch Ceremony at Rivers and Spires Festival
April 22, 2012
The Latest Trail In The Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program
Clarksville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development officially launched the Screaming Eagle Trail at a special event Friday, April 20th held at the Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville, Tennessee. The 13th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Screaming Eagle travels 353 miles from Nashville throughout other cities in Middle Tennessee.
The Screaming Eagle Trail is the result of a partnership between multiple state agencies and city and county officials. The end result is a trail made up of sites and attractions in Benton, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart counties that travels through Middle Tennessee’s history, landscape, music and cuisine.
With the dedication of the Screaming Eagle Trail complete the sign is unveiled
