Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is July 18th, 2012
July 17, 2012
The 100th meeting with Ed Bearss
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 18th at the Customs House Museum, 200 South 2nd Street in downtown Clarksville.
The Customs House Museum is our partner for this event and we thank them for their help. This is a special fund raising event for the Clarksville CWRT with the proceeds going to help build the Tennessee monument at the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky.
The Meetings topic is “General George H. Thomas Versus General U.S. Grant – Union Command In The Tennessee Campaign of 1864” [Read more]
Tennessee Oncology Welcomes Dr. Olaide Ajayi
July 16, 2012
Nationally Recognized Cancer Treatment Team Expands in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s leading teams of cancer care specialists, recently announced that Olaide Ajayi, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Tennessee Oncology’s Clarksville location.
He will serve as a medical oncologist and hematologist, providing specialized treatment to cancer patients in their local community. Dr. Ajayi is the latest addition to the more than 60 Tennessee Oncology physicians practicing in 30 locations across Middle Tennessee.
Dr. Olaide Ajayi
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to present Learning Series for Nonprofit Organizations and Board Members
June 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Nonprofit Partnership Network and Hands on Clarksville will host the third in the series of training sessions to assist the nonprofit community on June 20th, 2012 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library.
The event is part of the 2012 Learning Series that provides training and professional networking opportunities for nonprofits, board members and other professionals interested in the area of nonprofit leadership and management.
This month’s session will be presented by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. [Read more]
Nick Stewart asks the Clarksville Community to send letters to Combat Wounded Soldiers
May 9, 2012
This would make a great project for your class or school. Invite your students to show our heroes how much they mean to our community.
Clarksville TN – The ‘Wounded Warrior Welcome Project’ was formed in 2011 to welcome home injured soldiers who were returning to Middle Tennessee. The Project has organized welcome homes for more than a half dozen soldiers returning from their stays at Army Medical Hospitals in Washington D.C. and Texas.
In addition, we made 4 trips to Walter Reed Medical Hospital in 2011 and will be making another visit this month. [Read more]
The Quest for Local Food
April 28, 2012
Written by Karla Kean
Clarksville, TN – According to the Organic Consumers Association, a 1,000 acre U.S. corporate farm growing genetically engineered crops nets an average of $39.00 an acre. In contrast, a 4-acre family farm nets, on average, $1400 per acre. Small organic farms are proving to be even more profitable. Why? Because they are meeting the needs of a niche market and can charge a little more, they aren’t as reliant on oil, because they use fewer large machines, less pesticides and fertilizer. [Read more]
Wounded Warriors biking across the country to stop in Clarksville for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville TN – The ‘Wounded Warrior Welcome Project’ was formed in 2011 to welcome home injured soldiers who were returning to Middle Tennessee. The Project has organized welcome home more than a half dozen soldiers returning from their stays at Army Medical Hospitals in DC and Texas.
In addition we made 4 trips to Walter Reed Medical Hospital in 2011 and will be making 2 more this year. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival announces New Event
March 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Rivers and Spires Festival organizers announced today the addition of a new event for 2012. In recognition of the Festival’s 10th anniversary, Brewfest, an event where attendees can sample a variety of craft beers, has been added to the spring Festival’s celebrations.
According to Rivers & Spires Festival manager Doug Barber, it was Jeff Turner of Ajax Distributing Company who encouraged the city to add the new event.
Brewfest is the newest event added to the Rivers and Spires Festival.
Montgomery County leaders participate in second Transit Citizen Leadership Academy launched by the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and Lipscomb University
February 13, 2012
Elected officials, business leaders among 25 people selected to examine transit opportunities of the future
Nashville, TN – The Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and Lipscomb University’s Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership kicked off the second Transit Citizen Leadership Academy Wednesday.
(L to R) Arthur Bing, Stan Williams and Mark Riggins participated in the Transit Citizen Leadership Academy.
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is February 15th, 2012
February 9, 2012
The 95th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, February 15th at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
The meetings topic is “Nashville – Siren’s Song of the Confederacy” [Read more]
Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery county leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker”
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the first time in Clarksville!
The Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings "The Nutcracker" to Clarksville.
