Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for February 12th through February 15th, 2015
February 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting, Bird Hike, Winter Trees and Sunset Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Austin Peay State University students and faculty to be feature in new exhibit in Nashville
February 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art will be showcasing the work of its students and faculty this Saturday, February 7th at the L Gallery, located in the heart of Nashville’s art district.
Titled “ALL IN: Students and Faculty Selections from APSU”, the exhibit will feature artwork by students in a number of disciplines, including Karlie Allen (graphic design), Amy Duncan (drawing), Amy Dean (ceramics), Laura Praseutkoun (photography) and Laura Ward (sculpture).
Photo by APSU’s Laura Praseutkoun.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Artwalk to be held February 5th, 2015
February 2, 2015
February ArtWalk to benefit American Heart Association
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With February being American Heart Month, several businesses will be supporting the American Heart Association with donations or a percentage of sales going to the association. In addition, we encourage people to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 5th and wear red to promote awareness of heart disease in women.
First Advantage Bancorp announces 43 percent increase in Quarterly Cash Dividends
January 28, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Board of Directors of First Advantage Bancorp (OTC QB: FABK), the holding company of First Advantage Bank, has declared an increase in quarterly dividends paid to shareholders to $0.10.
The change represents a 43 percent increase from the previous dividend rate of $0.07. The higher dividend represents a 4% annual return on the original $10/share price.
The cash dividend will be paid on or about February 16th, 2015 to shareholders of record on February 5th, 2015. [Read more]
Customs House Museum Hosts Still Life Invitational Exhibition
January 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – A still life is a work of art traditionally depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural (such as food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, or shells) or man-made (such as books, vases, jewelry, coins).
Right Before My Eyes: A Still Life Invitational at the Customs House Museum.
First Advantage Bank brings in Christy Caudill to it’s Executive Team
January 6, 2015
Veteran Nashville Banking Executive Returns as EVP and COO
Clarksville, TN – First Advantage Bank announced that Christy Caudill has joined its leadership team as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Caudill will oversee the bank’s operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, retail, information technology systems and facilities.
Caudill worked at First Federal Savings Bank (now First Advantage Bank) from 2005 to 2010 in the IT and operations areas.
Christy Caudill
Thomas Dodd Brings Surreal Works to the Customs House Museum
December 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The mythical figures in Thomas Dodd’s exhibit Dreamer: The Art of Thomas Dodd turn the Customs House Museum’s Orgain Gallery into a forest of fairytales.
The viewer is immediately transported into a surreal fantasy of contemporary stories within each work of art.
Brainstorm. (Thomas Dodd)
Blankets for Clarksville Senior Citizens
December 5, 2014
Written by Joe Pitts
Tennessee State Representative – District 67
Nashville, TN – This is the time of year when every organization seems to put out their “help needed” sign in our community. And each of these groups is worthy of our support.
I am adding another need to the list for our community. We have 20 senior citizens who are residents of the Lincoln Homes neighborhood and are in need of blankets in advance of the colder weather ahead
I am hoping, during your shopping time over the next few days, you will purchase one, two or half a dozen and make these available to a group of our senior “saints.” [Read more]
Anthony Scarlati Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
November 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Nashville artist Anthony Scarlati brings his latest works to the Customs House as part of the museum’s Season of Equine. A native of Chicago, Anthony has spent more than twenty years working in the entertainment, sports and equine industries.
Published photo credits include numerous entertainment, equine and special interest publications along with editorial portraits spanning across all genres of music.
An image from the Anthony Scarlati collection
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is November 19th, 2014
November 15, 2014
Our 127th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center.
This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public.
Topic: “Fort Donelson: One Soldier’s Story”
Battle of Fort Donelson
