Port Royal State Park Announces New Interpretive Exhibits
December 1, 2011
Adams, TN – Port Royal State Park today announced the installation of five new outdoor interpretive exhibits, designed to tell the story of the area’s history including information about the town of Port Royal and the Trail of Tears.
“As the first outdoor interpretative signage in the park, this is a great milestone toward our efforts to enhance visitors’ experiences in Port Royal State Park,” said Park Manager Allen Fenoseff. “These new exhibits will educate park visitors about the historic significance of Port Royal and the part this area played in shaping the state of Tennessee.”
Because Port Royal played such an important role in how travelers or settlers passed through Tennessee, transportation themes are prominently featured as part of the local community’s history. [Read more]
Copeland Nominated to the 2011 Music City Bowl Committee
November 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Rob Copeland, President and CEO of Copeland Wealth Management, headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee has been nominated to be on the 2011 Music City Bowl Committee.
“It is an honor to be a part of such a wonderful event, the Music City Bowl is a great way to support Middle Tennessee, our citizens, and bring a positive impact to our local economy,” said Rob Copeland.
Each year the Music City Bowl brings an average of $14.2 million dollars in to the Middle Tennessee area, bringing more than 35,000 out-of-town visitors. The 2011 Music City Bowl will be held on December 30th, 2011 in Nashville Tennessee.
Rob Copeland, President and CEO of Copeland Wealth Management.
The City of Clarksville adds new local content to AT&T’s U-verse TV
November 17, 2011
Public, Education and Government (PEG) Programming
PEG channel added to U-verse TV in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and AT&T Tennessee today announced that Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming provided by The City of Clarksville is now carried on AT&T U-verse® TV Channel 99.
This station is operated by Austin Peay State University (APSU). APSU’s GovTV channel provides its viewers live and rebroadcast coverage of OVC sports, classic arts showcase, NASA and various community events that also include Clarksville’s city council meetings. AT&T U-verse launched in Tennessee in December 2008.
Launch of the PEG channel in Clarksville Tennessee. (Pictured from left to right: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers; State Rep. Joe Pitts; State Rep. Curtis Johnson; Kathy Sager, AT&T; Timothy Hall, President Austin Peay State University; and Lanie Johnson, AT&T.)
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is November 16th
November 13, 2011
The 92nd Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 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 7:00 pm and is always open to the public.
This meetings topic is “Baptism of Fire: The Role of Federal Recruits at the Battle of Franklin” [Read more]
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is October 19th
October 13, 2011
The 91st Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in our new home 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 7:00 pm and is always open to the public.
This meeting’s topic is “Kirby Smith’s Invasion of Kentucky and the Battle of Richmond” [Read more]
Hands on Clarksville observes the September 11th National Day of Service and Rememberance
August 22, 2011
Opportunities for Volunteers and Service Agencies to Participate
Clarksville, TN – September 11th, 2011 is the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that forever changed the United States and its people. It’s designated as the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
To bring Americans together in the same spirit of compassion, unity and service as so many had after 9/11, Hands On Clarksville is coordinating Serve to Remember, an event that offers a variety of volunteer activities between September 1st and 11th. [Read more]
APSU names new director of community/business relations
June 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The executive assistant to the president at Austin Peay State University has been named director of APSU Community and Business Relations.
Carol Clark began her new duties June 1st, adding the responsibilities of director to her current position as executive assistant to the president.
As director, Clark will serve as a principal liaison between the University and business and community contacts in Clarksville-Montgomery County and middle Tennessee generally.
Carol Clark
Greetings from Fort Campbell! Home of America’s Air Assault Division!
May 29, 2011
Written by John F. Campbell
Major General, US Army, Commanding
CSM Schroeder and I wanted to send a note to thank you for the support you provided to our Army Families and Soldiers here at Fort Campbell. Most of our Soldiers have returned from deployment, but many remain in harm’s way. We thank you in advance for the world-class support you and the communities surrounding Fort Campbell continue to provide them and their Families.
We have continuously been impressed with the level of support between Fort Campbell and the great surrounding communities including Clarksville, Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, and other areas in Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. Each of your communities does so much for our Soldiers and our Families which makes Fort Campbell such a desirable duty assignment for so many military Families. Upon our return from deployment, we felt we were truly coming home.
(Left to Right) Scott C. Schroeder, Command Sergeant Major, USA , Division Commander Sergeant Major and John F. Campbell, Major General, US Army, Commanding.
Local YMCAs now accepting Operation Christmas Child boxes
October 11, 2010
YMCA partners with Samaritan’s Purse to collect gift-filled boxes for children
Nashville, TN – The YMCA of Middle Tennessee will again partner with Samaritan’s Purse to collect gift-filled shoe boxes for children worldwide as part of the annual outreach effort Operation Christmas Child. The Y will join in the local efforts of Operation Christmas Child to collect shoe boxes at all of its 29 centers.
Anyone wishing to fill a shoe box for a child in need may pick up an empty box and list of recommended supplies at any YMCA in the Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky area. Empty boxes will be available at local Ys until the final collection day. Simply visit a local YMCA to get a box between now and then and return it with your gifts by the November 15th deadline. [Read more]
Carrie Underwood & ACM Lifting Lives Partner to support Flood Relief in Middle Tennessee
May 21, 2010
Text-to-Donate Campaign Launching Immediately, will be included in telecast of ‘ACM PRESENTS: BROOKS & DUNN – THE LAST RODEO’ on May 23rd on CBS
ENCINO, CA, — Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood and ACM Lifting Lives have committed seed funding to create the new ACM Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund to support relief efforts for families devastated by the recent floods in Middle Tennessee. The Fund takes its name from Underwood’s co-penned hit song “Temporary Home,” in acknowledgement of the immediate needs surrounding those impacted by the floods.
“ACM Lifting Lives received funds from the taping of the Brooks & Dunn special seven days ago, and as a nimble organization, we are eager to immediately give back to the communities in Middle Tennessee that were hit hardest,” said Erin Spahn, Director of ACM Lifting Lives. “In addition, we approached Carrie about how she wanted to use the grants she would receive as our 2009 Entertainer of the Year, and she leapt at the chance to help people in need of shelter. Our goals fit perfectly, and the Temporary Home Fund was created.” [Read more]
