Programs for Children at the Public Library
May 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will once again present a Summer reading Program for the children and young adults in Montgomery County. “One World, Many Stories” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program in libraries all across Tennessee and the nation. Everyone can participate in this free program!
Sign up at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library in the Children’s’ Library. Programs begin on June 6th, 2011 and continue through July 8th, 2011. Children are rewarded for reading or for listening to books being read. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 21st
May 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – When the 2011 Clarksville Downtown Market opens Saturday, May 21st, approximately 45 vendors will be on hand offering local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The Clarksville Downtown Market is open every Saturday from opening day, May 21st until October 22nd from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Public Square.
Last year, Clarksville’s Downtown Market at Public Square was voted #1 in the state of Tennessee and #6 in the nation, in the 2010 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest which was hosted by American Farmland Trust. The online contest was a nationwide challenge to see which of America’s farmers markets can rally the most support from their communities- and support we did receive! We’re looking forward to receiving even more support for this year’s contest. [Read more]
Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit application deadline extended
May 2, 2011
Nashville, TN – The application deadline has been extended until May 7th, 2010 for the Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit (TOYS), June 13th-18th. TOYS is for high school students from across Tennessee and will be hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Students will be introduced to many outdoor activities at the event to be held at TWRA’s complex in Montgomery County. Among the activities that the students will become acquainted with will include boating, hunting, trapping, archery, photography, marksmanship, plant identification, forestry, camping, water quality, trap shooting, skeet shooting, wildlife identification, and several classes with wildlife and fishery biology as the topic. [Read more]
17th annual Governors Bass Tournament is just two weeks away
April 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 17th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just two weeks away.
This year’s version will be held Saturday, May 14th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney was postponed from May 8th to May 23rd, due to flood conditions that surrounded the area. Despite the two-week delay, the tourney still drew 269 boats.
Despite recent heavy rains, this year’s tourney looks promising. APSU again is hopeful of approaching the 300-boat total—the record of 333 was set in 2009.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Vaccination Requirements for Incoming Kindergartners and 7th Graders
March 18, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Parents of sixth graders and children who will enter kindergarten in August, should be aware of the immunization requirements needed to be admitted into school for the 2011-2012 school year.
Those entering kindergarten or 7th grade, will be required to have updated immunizations prior to entering school in the fall. It is important to note that it is state law that no child shall be permitted to attend school until proof of immunization is provided to the school. [Read more]
Barnes and Pitts Support Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses
March 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On March 10th, at 12:00noon, State Senator Tim Barnes (D-Adams) and State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville) announce a bill to help Tennessee military families by extending unemployment benefits to individuals who leave their jobs to accompany their spouses on a military transfer.
Local Family-Owned Auto Landmark honors Founder’s Legacy; Wins prestigious award for the second year in a row
March 2, 2011
Wyatt-Johnson Auto Group sells more vehicles in 2010 than any other Buick GMC dealership in Tennessee
Named #1 GMC-Buick Dealer in the state, #3rd in the Southeast United States
Clarksville, TN – Sixty-five years ago, Henry Wyatt opened a small auto dealership in the heart of Clarksville built on the foundations of honesty and integrity. Henry’s son-in-law Sid Johnson spent the next fifty years at the helm, expanding on these core values and growing the family-owned dealership into the Clarksville institution it is now.
Honoring the legacies left by their founders, The Wyatt-Johnson Automotive Group has continued this tradition of excellence and was recently rewarded for their years of perseverance by being named the #1 Buick-GMC Dealership in Tennessee for the second year in a row.
Sonja Rohra, Shannon Moats, Morris Lancer, Josh Meeker, Katherine Johnson Cannata -Dealer Principal, Curtis Nichols -Assistant Sales Manager, James Conley -Sales Manager, Sidney Johnson Dealer Principal, Scott Maletesta -GM Zone Manager, Mike Polston -General Sales Manager, Tim Farmer -GM District Manager, Doug Tallent (Those without titles are salespeople) The award is for being the largest volume Buick GMC dealer in thestate of Tennessee in 2010.
Mayor Piper Announces He will not seek Re-Election
March 30, 2010
With his wife Donita and daughter Heather by his side, Mayor Johnny Piper announced on March 30th 2010 at 3:00 pm that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Mayor of Clarksville Tennessee.
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