Florim USA becomes completes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program
April 20, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest industry to become Green Certified through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is Florim USA, located at 300 International Boulevard.
A Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, April 16th to celebrate their successful initiatives and completion of the program.
Pictured from left to right are Jarrod Duncan, CMCGCP Steering Committee Member and Vice-President of Planters Bank; Greg Haupt, Florim USA; Michelle Newell, CMCGCP Manager; Tim Swaw, Florim USA; Claudio Lucchese, Florim; Mike Evans, Industrial Development Board Executive Director; Giovanni Grossi, Florim USA; Phil Harpel, Montgomery County Government; Kenny Daugherty, Bridgestone Metalpha USA; Melinda Shephard, Chamber Vice-President and John Hooper, CMCGCP Steering Committee Member and General Manager of Page & Tuttle Rivers End South.
34th Annual Queen City Road Race Early Bird Registration deadline is quickly approaching
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Early Bird Deadline for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Sunday, May 6th, is quickly approaching! Those registering for the 5K race on or by April 20th will qualify for the $20.00 rate. Registration after April 20th will be $25.00 for the 5K.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus. [Read more]
APSU alumna Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame
April 14, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The mayor of Montgomery County, who also is an Austin Peay State University alumna, was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 191 Academic Hall of Fame.
Mayor Carolyn Bowers (’68, ’79) was inducted Tuesday, April 10th during the APSU chapter’s initiation ceremony. As part of a permanent tribute, her name will be displayed on a plaque housed in the Woodward Library on the main campus.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame April 10th, 2012.
Austin Peay State University Extended Education offers Spring Classes starting April 15th, 2012
April 10, 2012
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the spring classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education.
Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Civil War Story Video Wins Award from Tennessee Association of Museums
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, was honored with a 2012 Certificate of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at its annual convention held recently in Memphis Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
Montgomery County Animal Control Hosts Town Hall meeting
April 8, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services will host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, April 10th, to discuss local animal regulations and laws.
The meeting will be held at 6:30pm at the William O. Beach Civic Hall.
Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry achieves Green Certification
April 7, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry, located at 2297 Rudolphtown Road. A few examples of their initiatives include increasing their recycling by 25 percent, adding all recyclable items to be recycled.
They have also reduced waste by cutting all paper notifications that were sent via mail by 75 percent and using email notifications instead. By reducing waste and increasing their recycling, their office is using 192 fewer garbage bags per month.
Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry on Rudolphtown Road is the lastest business to get Green Certified.
Montgomery County Departments to hold Rotary Park Public Input Meeting
April 6, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department, will hold a Public Input meeting to allow interested citizens to express their comments concerning Rotary Park, located at 2308 Rotary Park Drive. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System recommended for Accreditation
April 6, 2012
Montgomery, County – The team for the world’s largest educational accrediting organization announced that the Clarksville Montgomery County School System ranks among schools systems in the top two to three percent globally.
Schools Director Mike Harris (l) and Vice Chair Horace Murphy, Jr.(r) thank teachers, staff and administrators for their hard work.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Events for April
April 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of April.
The Chamber’s Business Before Hours will be held on Thursday, April 12th from 7:00am-9:00am The event will be hosted by Dogwood Bend, 160 Hillcrest Drive. Business Before Hours is offered at no cost. [Read more]
