Painter Gail Meyer and Photographer Tony Centonze to Exhibit at Planters Bank
January 31, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature works from local artist Gail Meyer, along with photographs from Tony Centonze. The exhibits will be on display Thursday, February 7th-Wednesday, March 6th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Meyer began her art studies in 1972 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. With a husband in the U.S. Air Force, Meyer’s ability to study art was tabled by military moves, family life and motherhood.

Painter Gail Meyer
APSU presented with deed to Madison Street house
December 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Standing on the long front porch, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall peeked through a window to the inside of a house that now belongs to the APSU Foundation.
On December 11th, Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett presented Hall with the deed to 1220 Madison Street, located across the street from McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home in the historic district.

Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett (left) shakes hands with APSU President Tim Hall on December 11th after presenting the deed to the house behind them, located at 1220 Madison Street. APSU plans to sell the property, with the proceeds going toward the Governors Stadium renovation project. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
“Caring at Christmas for Coley” fundraiser for girl with leukemia
December 6, 2012
Clarksville TN – It’s the season for giving, and there’s no better gift, than the gift of life. One Clarksville girl understands that all too well. Coley Moore, a server at Ruby Tuesday, was diagnosed with the disease earlier this year and is in need of financial assistance to help pay medical bills brought on by the illness.
This Saturday, December 8th, when you dine at the Madison Street Ruby Tuesday, twenty percent of all non-alcoholic proceeds will go to Coley. Coupons are available at Appleton Harley-Davidson on the 41-a bypass, and at Ruby Tuesday the day of the event. The coupons are necessary to give Coley credit. [Read more]
Hilldale Baptist Church to hold “The Living Christmas Tree – A Christmas Celebration” beginning December 7th
November 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This weekend, the Hilldale Baptist Church will put on three presentations of “The Living Christmas Tree – A Christmas Celebration”. The event is free and open to the public.
The idea behind this year’s “tree” is a fun variety show a la the golden age of TV variety shows—like Lawrence Welk or Ed Sullivan.
Center for Audiology to host “Hear for the Holidays” November 30th and December 1st
November 29, 2012
Clarksville TN – Most of us take our hearing for granted. We never realize what the long term affects of loud music, noisy working conditions, or just plain neglect can have on our quality of hearing.
A routine hearing examination takes just a few minutes, and can identify if you are suffering from diminished hearing.
Friends of Fort Defiance Civil War Ball to be held January 12th, 2013
November 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance would like to invite you to a Civil War Ball in support of the Fort Defiance Interpretive and Visitors Center, a beautiful facility located on the site of Fort Defiance’s earth works in Clarksville.
It was opened in April of 2011. If you have not had the opportunity to visit there as yet, we encourage you to do so. It is truly an impressive facility.
Shemberger places in top 10 at inaugural Bowling Green Half-Marathon
November 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist at Restore Performance Massage on Madison Street in Clarksville, finished in the top 10 of all finishers in the inaugural Bowling Green Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 4th in Bowling Green, KY.
Shemberger finished the hilly 13.1-mile course in 1:34:10, his personal best at this distance, and placed second in his age group (45-49). The course route included downtown Bowling Green and the Western Kentucky University campus.

Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist with Restore Performance Massage, finishes the inaugural Bowling Green Half-Marathon held Sunday, Nov. 5th in Bowling Green, Ky. He ran the hilly course in 1:34:10, placing in the top 10 overall and second in his age group. (Photo by Melony Shemberger)
Holiday Market at Madison Street United Methodist Church Saturday
November 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This year our 2012 Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, November 10th at Madison Street Methodist Church.
This is the 37th year or the event and it is sponsored by the Priscilla Group. All the money made will go to local and community missions. [Read more]
Planters Bank ‘First Thursday’ Exhibit Features Clarksville Photo Club
October 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank “First Thursday” Art Exhibit at the bank’s Hilldale branch will feature the Clarksville Friends of Photography during October. Approximately 20 photos will be on display from members of the club. All pieces are available for sale.
The exhibit will be open to the public from Thursday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 31st during regular bank hours (8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday.) The bank’s Hilldale branch is located at 1971 Madison Street.
Upcoming exhibits include watercolors by Judy Morgan in November and photography by David Smith in December.
Russ Shemberger takes 2nd overall at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 5K run
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist at Restore Performance Massage on Madison Street in Clarksville, placed second overall and won his age group (45-49) at the Run Through the Forest 5K held Saturday, September 22nd at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Dawson Springs, KY.
A veteran triathlete, Shemberger recently finished the triathlon season and is now training for the Bowling Green Half-Marathon in Bowling Green, Ky, along with a number of 5K races.











