Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library offers Free Cooking Class this Saturday
September 21, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be offering a free cooking class on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
This is a program for the whole family to learn how to prepare simple healthy snacks and quick meals. The class is part of an ongoing cooking series that the library is offering.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Library Card Design Contest
September 19, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is hosting a library card design contest to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month.
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries join together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville’s Rotary Clubs Support Expansion at Civitan Park
September 12, 2017
“The Rotary Field of Dreams” for Special Needs Families
Montgomery County, TN – In support of their Rotary International Community Service Project, the three Rotary Clubs of Clarksville provided their first donation of $323,000 for the construction of a specially designed, multi-purpose sports field that will support the county’s special needs athletes, families and support networks.
“We are calling this Community Service Project The Rotary Field of Dreams”, said David Davenport, President of the Sunrise Rotary Club.
Clarksville’s Rotary Clubs donates $323,000 for a specially designed, multi-purpose sports field that will support the county’s special needs athletes, families and support networks.
Montgomery County’s RichEllen Park holds Total Solar Eclipse viewing event
August 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 21st, 2017, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation held a Total Solar Eclipse viewing event at RichEllen Park. The event started at 10:00am and lasted until 3:00pm. The event was free and open to the public.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the park, good food and mingle with neighbors, family and friends. Montgomery Central Little League was manning the concession stand making fresh hamburgers, hotdogs, etc, available for purchase. All proceeds from concessions sales went to the League.
Total Solar Eclipse from Montgomery County’s RichEllen Park.
Call for Artwork Submissions for 2018 Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
August 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the tenth annual Cultural Calendar. Each month will feature an artist’s work and highlight upcoming arts and heritage events.
Submitted work will be juried to determine which piece is featured each month, as well as which artwork appears on the cover. As in years past, calendars will be available through AHDC’s website, as well as in the Customs House Museum’s “Seasons” gift shop and other locations around town.
Visitor Spending in Montgomery County Tops $211 Million in 2016
August 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett today announced Tennessee tourism’s direct domestic and international travel expenditures reached an all-time high of $19.3 billion in 2016, up 4.7 percent or almost $1 billion, over 2015. Numbers for Montgomery County increased to $211 million, up 3.0 percent, or $6 million, over the prior year.
For the ninth consecutive year, Montgomery County has ranked 11th among Tennessee counties for tourism spending. Ninety-two of the state’s 95 counties saw gains in tourism spending from 2015 to 2016.
Athletes fill APSU’s Fortera Stadium for the AAU Boys Basketball National Championship opening ceremony.
Native Cultural Circle Presents Books to CMCSS
August 18, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville’s Native Cultural Circle presented books to Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Middle Schools Friday, August 18th, 2017.
The books feature Native American Stories and Environmental Activities.
Native American Books
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to hold Total Solar Eclipse Viewings at Richellen Park and Woodlawn Park
August 18, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation invites the public to view the solar eclipse at Richellen Park and Woodlawn Park on Monday, August 21st, 2017. The parks will be open to the public at 10:00am for this historic event.
Concessions will be available from the Montgomery Central Little League and Woodlawn Little League. All proceeds from concessions sales will go to the Leagues.
Richellen Park
Workforce Essentials becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
August 8, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Workforce Essentials was recognized today as a Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified business. City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan; Chamber of Commerce President Melinda Shephard, Bi-County Director David Graham, and CMCGCP Steering Committee members Rose Melton, Daryl Pater, and Tim Swaw were present at the green ribbon cutting to congratulate the Workforce Essentials team on their certification.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Ribbon Ceremony for Workforce Essentials.
9th Annual Pass and Go Event Set for Saturday, August 5th
August 4, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – A record number of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System high schoolers participated in taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams with their pass results more than double the national average.
One of the key reasons for CMCSS students’ success is the great incentive of winning a brand new car.
