Montgomery County ushers in Christmas with Caroling and Lighting of the County Tree
December 8, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Christmas season kicked off Saturday, December 5th on the Montgomery County Court House steps as crowds gathered to listen to Christmas caroling by local students. There was also hot chocolate available inside the Montgomery County Courts Complex.
The caroling started at 4:00pm and continued right up to the start of the Clarksville Montgomery County Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
Northeast Exit One Show Choir performing “Santa Baby” on the Montgomery County Court House Steps.
APSU celebrates ancient languages with 9th annual Classics Day
November 20, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Latin is very much a living language on the campus of Austin Peay State University, as Classics at APSU hosted its annual Classics Day event for area high school students.
The all-day event brought together a record 221 students from Montgomery County and Sumner County high schools for a day of activities centered on the languages of the ancient world.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
West Creek and Kenwood High School choirs to hold concert November 20th
November 14, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – West Creek High School and Kenwood High School choirs will combine to present a choral concert at Madison Street United Methodist Church in Clarksville on Friday November 20th at 7:00pm. Admission is free.
The concert will include both choirs performing several pieces by themselves as well as several combined choir pieces with full orchestra. Come out and enjoy a great night of wonderful choral music.
Madison Street United Methodist Church is located at 319 Madison Street, Clarksville.
Clarksville Street Department becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
November 11, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Street Department is the latest city department to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Chamber Vice President Melinda Shepard were present at the green ribbon cutting to congratulate the employees.
(L to R) Daryl Pater, County Mayor Durrett, Scott Bibb, David Shepard, Oliver Sykes, City Mayor McMillan, Jeff Bryant, Ashlie Farmer, Chris Cowen, Charlie Gentry and Melinda Shepard.
Batson Nolan PLC adds Matthew Ellis to firm
November 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Batson Nolan PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Ellis is now a Member of the firm. Matthew was born in Clarksville and raised in nearby Cedar Hill, Tennessee. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy.
After his service, he returned home to attend Austin Peay State University. He graduated in 2000 and went on to attend law school at The Vermont Law School. Upon graduation in 2004, Matthew began his practice with Batson Nolan.
Matthew J. Ellis
Montgomery County Co-Op becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
November 7, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Montgomery County Co-Op.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the Co-Op for a job well done.
(L to R) Daryl Pater, CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Member; Mayor McMillan; Keith Earhart; Josh Briggs, Mayor Durrett, Ashley Stokes, Montgomery Co-Op Marketing Director and Melinda Shepard.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to hold Fredonia Community Center Public Input Meeting Thursday
November 3, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host a Public Input Meeting for the Fredonia Community Center on Thursday, November 5th at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place at Phillip Traylor Auction & Land Building, located at 4630 Ashland City Road.
We encourage all interested parties to attend, as information obtained from this meeting will ensure that future development and operations of the Fredonia Community Center will reflect the needs of the community.
YMCA becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
October 31, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Clarksville YMCA.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Clarksville Chief of Administration Charlie Gentry and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the Clarksville YMCA for their work.
Clarksville YMCA Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking nominations for Ovation Awards
October 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the arts will be presented March 6th, 2016, 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.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations. Nominations will be accepted now through Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 [Read more]
Quality Inn becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
October 31, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Quality Inn at Exit 4 celebrated their Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification this week with a green ribbon cutting.
Montgomery County Chief of Staff, Jeff Truitt, Clarksville Chief of Administration, Charlie Gentry, and Clarksville Chamber Executive Director, Melinda Shepherd, were there to celebrate Quality Inn’s commitment to the community. Hotel owners David and Susan Berck were also in attendance.
Exit 4 Quality Inn Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
