107th annual Lone Oak Picnic to be held Saturday, July 25th
July 24, 2015
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club will hold the 107th annual Lone Oak Picnic this Saturday, July 25th from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Come out and enjoy entertainment, meet public officials, and purchase excellent chicken and pork barbecue. The picnic grounds are located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Parking is off of Alonzo Place. Admission is free.
There will be musical entertainment and for the kids there will be train rides and inflatables.
Everyone had a good time, talking with friends, neighbors and family while eating good food and listening to great music at last year’s event.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System honored as a ‘District of Distinction’
July 22, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has been named a District of Distinction by the editors of District Administration magazine for its Leadership Development.
In its July edition, District Administration magazine honored 30 school districts as Districts of Distinction. This is the third round of honorees in this national recognition program, which was launched last year.
(L to R) Director of Schools B.J. Worthington, School Board Chairman Jimmie Garland and Professional Development Coordinator Susan Jones.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Board approves new Strategic Plan
July 18, 2015
Includes proposal for Expansion of Library Services in Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Board of Trustees approved a Strategic Plan at their July 15th Board meeting that will guide the library through proposed growth and expansion of services in Montgomery County, putting forth an outline that will transform the current single main library into a library system by 2020.
The Strategic Plan was developed through a combination of a community survey, Library staff and Library Board members input, and a community input retreat, which included County Commissioners and other leaders and was held in March of 2015.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville Association of REALTORS hosted 8th Annual F.U.E.L Block Party and Fundraiser
July 7, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Association of REALTORS hosted the 8th Annual F.U.E.L Block Party and Fundraiser. It was a community event coordinated by the Charity Relations Committee with the assistance of the Realtor and Affiliate Partner members of the Clarksville Association of REALTORS.
The Block Party was complete with silent auction, inflatables, live entertainment, games, vendors, and much more. Fresh from the grill hamburger and hot dog lunches were served with all proceeds going to the program.
Clarksville Association of REALTORS check presentation to F.U.E.L.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces Administrators
June 24, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery School System (CMCSS) has filled two administrative positions.
Dr. Mason Bellamy has been named Director of Elementary Schools, replacing Dr. Ann Griffin who retired this month. Dr. Bellamy most recently served as Director of Services for Exceptional Children and served as interim principal at Kenwood Middle School. Dr. Bellamy is the former principal of Hazelwood Elementary, which was recognized by the state of Tennessee last year as a Reward School for growth and achievement.
(L to R) Dr. Mason Bellamy and Dr. Ann Griffin. (CMCSS)
Clarksville Montgomery County Career Center Recognized as Business of the Month
June 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Career Center located near Dow
ntown Clarksville caters to the needs of the unemployed and employers to increase workforce opportunities in Clarksville, Montgomery County, and the surrounding areas.
From employee preparation, such as, résumé writing and assistance, training, pre-employment testing, to job searching by networking with employers, the Career Center provides all of these services and more.
Clarksville Montgomery County Career Center Business of the Month Award
Clarksville-Montgomery County has four Graduate from Leadership Middle Tennessee
June 22, 2015
Thirty Two Graduate from Regional Leadership Program
Nashville, TN – Thirty two community and business leaders from Middle Tennessee have graduated from Leadership Middle Tennessee, Inc., a regional leadership institute.
The 2015 class is from the 10-county area which includes Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Williamson County and Wilson County.
(Top L to R) Deborah Varallo, chair of Leadership Middle Tennessee; Diane Berty, Vice President, Tennessee Independent Colleges & Universities Association; Elizabeth Black, Communications Director, Montgomery County Government; Sherryl Byrd, Vice President for Student Affairs, Austin Peay State University; Mark A. Kelly, COO/Broker, Keller Williams Realty–The Air Assault Team.
Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library to hold Imagination Library “Hats Off to Reading” with First Lady Crissy Haslam
June 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee’s First Lady Crissy Haslam will be among the celebrity readers at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Thursday, June 25th for a child-centered event to highlight the Montgomery County Imagination Library.
Other guest readers include Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer, Kirby Cannon, APSU Head Football Coach, Gnash, the Predator’s Mascot, Snowbird, and the Tender Paws therapy dogs.
First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to hold Community Meeting June 30th
June 20, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is hosting the second in a series of three meetings, dubbed Community Information Exchanges, to address the concerns of the community and get feedback from citizens about activity in their particular area of the county.
This meeting will be for citizens in the communities south of the river in Montgomery County (zones 4 & 5, see graphic) and will be held at 6:30pm Tuesday, June 30th at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1388 Cumberland Heights Road, Clarksville. This includes all areas in Montgomery County south of the Cumberland River.
Montgomery County Zones 4 & 5.
Clarksville Dentistry Receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
June 20, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Dental Center is the latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard attended their green ribbon cutting to congratulate the doctors and staff on earning their certification.
Green Ribbon cutting ceremony for Clarksville Dentistry. (L to R) Melinda Shepard, Dr. Derek Renfroe, Joan DeWald, Dr. E. Mac. Edington, Dr. Ernie DeWald, Heather Barbour, Nancy Rushing, Ginger Walker, Mayor Durrett and Ruth Gordon.
