The History of Renfroe Station on the Red River, 1780 – Part 1
January 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Have you heard the story of the first frontier settlement on the Red River?
Many times the history beneath our feet here in Montgomery County is not in the forefront of our minds. It can be easily forgotten that the many places we live, shop, or work every day contain stories from multiple historical periods of Tennessee. In this case, it is the history of westward expansion and the Indian Wars of the 18th century.
People may wonder why these stories matter. Many of us were at one time young students who felt history class was incredibly boring and even called it our least favorite subject. Yet, in truth, it is those who devote some time to the subject in depth who are a very fortunate group of people. They gain insights and knowledge; they increase their wisdom.
The Red River, Clarksville, Tennessee
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control receives PetSmart Grant
December 20, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is pleased to be the recipient of a $10,000.00 PetSmart Charities grant. This grant provides emergency medical funds for the 56 dogs that were rescued from a house fire in November.
“PetSmart Charities continues to be a great partner and supporter of our facility,” stated Animal Control Director Jeanette Farrell.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control
CMCSS named to 7th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll
December 15, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is one of 438 school districts across the U.S. and Canada to be honored by the College Board’s 7th Annual Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll.
CMCSS is one of only 6 districts in the state of Tennessee to be named to the Advanced Placement District Honor Roll.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to hold Home for the Paw-lidays Saturday, December 10th
December 8, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) invites the public to come to their Home for the Paw-lidays event on Saturday, December 10th! Adoption hours will be 10:00am to 3:00pm and all adoptions are $25.00 and include vaccinations, spay/neuter, deworming and microchip.
Dog adoption fees are being sponsored by Tails for Trails and cats adoption fees are being sponsored by the Potvin family.
Clarksville kicks off the Christmas Season with annual Lighted Parade
December 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, the 57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade was held in Downtown Clarksville. The theme this year was “Christmas Trees & Memories”.
Caroling on the courthouse steps began before the parade at 4:00pm. The Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir; Clarksville Academy Choirs; Northeast High School Exit One, JV Exit One & Concert Choirs; and West Creek High School Choir sang Christmas carols and performed to the delight of the crowd before the start of the parade.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the 56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade held Saturday.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council lifetime Achievement Awards to be held Monday, December 5th
December 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Two Clarksvillians will be honored this Monday, December 5th, by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council for their achievement in art and in preserving our heritage.
Dr. James Diehr, professor emeritus of art at Austin Peay State University, will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Art award and Inga Filippo, APSU professor emerita of library science, will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
Inga Filippo to receive the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
APSU’s Acuff Circle seeking nominations for Ovation Awards
December 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the arts will be presented March 5th, 2017, but nominations already are being sought.
The Circle, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Austin Peay State University Foundation, is a patron society of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. The awards have been presented since 1996.
Montgomery County seeks Nominations for Volunteers Stars Awards
November 28, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Nominations for the Ninth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation earns state award for RichEllen Park
November 19, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department was recently awarded the Four Star Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation for RichEllen Park.
The award was presented during the annual Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association state conference, held earlier this week in Memphis, TN.
(L to R) Montgomery County Parks Director Jerry Allbert, Administrative Coordinator Sally Burchett and Assistant Parks Director Joe Rodocker were on hand to receive the TRPA award earlier this week.
Church Hosts Spur Trail Clean Up Day
November 8, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank the youth group from First Baptist Church St. Bethlehem for recently conducting a cleanup day at the Spur Line Trailhead Park.
This group spent the day trimming shrubs, mulching, cleaning out flower beds and planting new flowers.
First Baptist Church St. Bethlehem Youth Group.
