Clarksville and Montgomery County Random Acts of Kindness
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Random Acts of Kindness have received national media attention this year and I am grateful to the many citizens of our country for this. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and salute the citizens of Clarksville & Montgomery County for their Random Acts of Kindness and caring spirit during this Christmas Season.
I have witnessed citizens from every walk of life ringing the Salvation Army Bells to help others. Our Clarksville Police and Sheriff’s Departments have stepped up helping to provide food and Christmas for others in our community. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Extended Ed offers Spring Classes
December 26, 2011
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]
New Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Director Named
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Board of Trustees recently appointed Martha Hendricks to the full-time position of Library Director. Martha has previously held the positions interim director and assistant director.
She has been with the library for more than three years and worked with the Warioto Regional Library program for more than thirteen years. She holds two degrees from the University of Kansas, a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting along with a Masters of Science degree in Information Sciences from UT Knoxville. [Read more]
Communication Tower Negotiations Compete
December 22, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government has finalized negotiations with AT&T for construction of a replacement tower on Highway Drive. The tower will house the National Weather Service (NWS) equipment, along with all county emergency backup communication equipment.
The tower will be constructed at 280 feet tall, with the upper 80 feet housing the county equipment and the NWS equipment. AT&T will be able to lease space to other occupants if they choose, but the space above 200 feet will be reserved for county and National Weather Service use only. [Read more]
Montgomery County Animal Control Changes Hours
December 21, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – In an effort to better serve the citizens of Montgomery County, Animal Control and Adoption Services will be open new hours beginning January 1st, 2012. The facility will be open to the public from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am to 7:00pm on Thursdays and will be closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
“We hope this new schedule change will allow citizens easier access to our facility and allow us to better serve our customers”, states County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. [Read more]
Montgomery County Animal Control facility Access
December 20, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – North Spring Street remains closed to through traffic by Clarksville Gas and Water, but access is being allowed to the Montgomery County Animal Control facility.
There have been some complaints about the facility being closed, but Animal Control has not been closed and is not closed.
Hazelwood Elementary School Principal Selected
December 13, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Director of Schools Mike Harris today announced that Mason Bellamy, Ed.D. will serve as principal of Hazelwood Elementary.
Mason Bellamy
He replaces Rosanne Sanford who was named principal of the Carmel Elementary, which opens in August 2012.
Dr. Bellamy has served as assistant principal at West Creek Elementary for the past year and a half and has five years teaching experience at Sango Elementary. He earned his doctorate in education from Trevecca Nazarene University where he also earned his Master’s in teaching. He completed his B.A. in political science at the University of Kentucky.
Hazelwood, located on Tiny Town Road, serves 800 students.
Clarksville Montgomery County School Board Reviews Report Card Results
December 7, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board reviewed the system’s results on its newly released state report card during its Tuesday work session, seeing improvements across grades, subjects and schools.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. B.J. Worthington reminded School Board members of the changes that Tennessee schools have experienced with more rigorous standards and assessments; redefined proficiency levels; a change in how results are calculated; and a state-legislated mandate that TCAP assessments count as part of students’ math and language arts grades for the second semester. [Read more]
Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery county leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker”
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the first time in Clarksville!
The Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings "The Nutcracker" to Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence seeking 2012 Ovation Award nominees
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts is looking for nominees from the Clarksville-Montgomery County community to receive this year’s coveted Ovation Awards.
Since 1996, the Center has honored individuals who made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville community. [Read more]
