CMCSS Director Millard House Selected for Board of State Superintendents Organization
September 24, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) director Mr. Millard House has been given two significant opportunities which place CMCSS on the forefront of student success initiatives.
Millard House Tapped by State Commissioner for National Fellowship.
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated Saturday
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Gold Star families, military veterans and community members are invited to the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial on Saturday, September 21st at 12:30pm at the Veterans Plaza located at 305 Pageant Lane.
Clarksville City Hall
APSU’s October 3rd Industry Summit to seize the momentum of region’s extraordinary growth
September 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is ready to seize on this momentum by hosting its second annual industry summit on October 3rd in the campus’ Morgan University Center Ballroom.
During the community event, former U.S. Ambassador Bill Hagerty will deliver a keynote address about his diplomatic work in Japan, Tennessee’s largest international investor.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White addresses attendees at last year’s Industry Summit. (APSU)
TVA and Austin Peay State University’s SGI partner to save southern grasslands
September 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In the South, old-timers tell children, “Long ago, squirrels could run in trees from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River without touching the ground.” Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of Biology Dr. Dwayne Estes hears that often and knows it’s not always polite to fight over Southern folklore.
Austin Peay Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Dwayne Estes, leads a tour through Baker Prairie Natural Area.
Blood bank shortage inspires APSU Health and Human Performance faculty to host blood drive
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Blood is desperately needed at Hospitals across Tennessee. Last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the state’s residents to help end the blood bank shortage, and even the American Cancer Society is pleading for people to donate because, according to that organization, “blood transfusions save millions of lives in the United States every year.”
A blood drive will take place at Austin Peay State University September 23rd-24th. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University announces recipients of the 36th Annual Candlelight Ball Awards
August 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 6:00pm, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host the 36th Annual Candlelight Ball at the Omni Nashville Hotel, and in anticipation of this event, the University has announced the three winners of the 2020 Candlelight Ball Awards.
APSU Candlelight Ball Awards recipients. (L to R) Sammy Stuard, Kevin Kennedy and Rhonda Kennedy.
Montgomery County Ranks Second-Highest of all Tennessee Counties for Tourism Growth
August 8, 2019
Visitor Spending in Montgomery County Tops $244.7 Million in 2018
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County saw the second-highest growth rate in tourism spending of all 95 Tennessee counties during 2018. Direct travel spending increased 9.12% over 2017, for a record-high of $244.7 million.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced Tuesday that the state hit a record-high $22 billion in domestic and international travel spending, up 6% from 2017.
Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell, Visit Clarksville Sales Director Frances Manzitto, Governor Bill Lee and Visit Clarksville Executive Director Theresa Harrington at the Governor’s announcement of the 2018 economic impact of travel on Tennessee. (Ed Rode)
Austin Peay State University names 2019 alumni award winners
August 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This November, during Austin Peay State University’s 2019 Homecoming celebration, the University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards.
The 2019 honorees are Outstanding Service Award recipients Dee Boaz and Shan Smith (’78); Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipients Catie Clinard (’11) and Bryan Johnson (’04); and Outstanding Alumni Award recipients Khandra Smalley (’05) and Richard Bibb (’65).
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
FUEL the Bus Event to take place at Downtown Commons, August 3rd
July 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government invites everyone out to the Downtown Commons on August 3rd, 2019, for “FUEL The Bus” event. “FUEL The Bus” starts at 10:00am and will end at 2:00pm. The event will support of the FUEL Kids Nutrition Program.
The FUEL Program is designed to feed children whose only food source may be the food they receive from school.
Tilted Kilt, Smitty’s Beard Sauce partner for Fort Campbell USO Fundraiser, July 29th
July 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, July 29th, 2019, Tilted Kilt is partnering with Smitty’s Beard Sauce for a Fort Campbell USO Fundraiser to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.
Smitty’s Beard Sauce “Scotch Bonnet” BBQ Sauce will be available as an option for Tilted Kilt’s famous chicken wings that day. 20% of all chicken wing sales that day will go to the Fort Campbell USO.
Smitty’s Beard Sauce is a veteran owned and operated local Clarksville business.
Clarksville Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery partners with Smitty’s Beard Sauce to hold a fundraiser to benefit the Fort Campbell USO on Monday, July 29th.
