Operation Stand Down Tennessee Serves Veterans and Their Families
July 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Operation Stand Down Tennessee, located at 400 Madison Street next to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, is a military to civilian transition support program for veterans and their families.
By calling 931.896.2184 or walking in, veterans and their families can receive employment services, health service and benefits navigation, counseling services, legal consultations coordination, and housing assistance.
Served areas include Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Williamson County and Wilson County.
(L to R) Evelyn Adams, Willie Celestine, and Rhonda Clemmer, employees of Operation Stand Down Tennessee in Clarksville.
Daymar College Play-A-Thon set for July 23rd
July 9, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Daymar College, in Clarksville, will host a Play-A-Thon family event July 23rd, 2016 from 9:00am-1:00pm.
There will be inflatables, carnival type food, music, games, a ride-a-thon, door prizes, limited school supplies and a drawing for a bike or two.
Jenkins & Wynne Dealership Goes Bold at New Location
March 11, 2016
Hi-Tech, Soft Touch, Artistic Flair and More
Clarksville, TN – In the early days of the auto, showrooms like those on Seattle’s Auto Row were replete with bells and whistles. Chandeliers lit up the floors, highlighting each vehicle’s chrome trim.
By 1954, Frank Lloyd Wright had designed a New York City auto showroom that included a spiral ramp and a turntable interior – it was a glistening museum for the Age of the Automobile.
At the new facilities at 2655 Trenton Road, there is on-site parking for a whopping 1,150 vehicles.
Daymar College hosts Annual Spring Career Fair
March 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute will host the annual Spring Career Fair March 18th, 2016 at the campus on 2691 Trenton Road.
The career fair will last from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
APSU purchases adjacent, 10-acre Jenkins and Wynne property
January 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University, which turns 90 next year, recently experienced a late growth spurt. Earlier this week, the campus grew by about 10 acres when the school finally closed on property previously owned by the Jenkins and Wynne auto dealership.
The $8.8 million purchase marks one of the largest expansions in the University’s history, and it now connects the 182-acre College Street campus with downtown Clarksville.
Jenkins and Wynne auto dealership property on College Street purchased by Austin Peay State University.
Donate blood with the Red Cross in October
October 7, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Support cancer patients and others needing blood
Clarksville, TN – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others needing blood products.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S., with one in eight developing invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, mastectomy surgery or treatment of complications.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers give blood in support of the local Red Cross. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
Northeast High School Girls Track to host evening with 3x Olympian Deedee Trotter
October 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Northeast High School Lady Eagles Track Team will be hosting 3x Olympian, Deedee Trotter for a speaking engagement on Friday November 13th, 2015 at the school’s gymnasium starting at 6:00pm.
Ms. Trotter has participated in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics. She has won 2 gold medals as a member of the 4x400m relay and a bronze medal in the 400m dash. She is currently training to make her 4th U.S. Olympic Team that will represent the country in Rio, Brazil in August 2016.
3x Olympian Deedee Trotter
Crisis 211 to hold Big Daddy’s Car show
June 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Crisis 211 will hold their “Big Daddy’s” car show on June 27th, from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Daymar College, 2691 Trenton Road.
Sponsored by Clarksville Auto Sales, Daymar College and Avalar Real Estate Services, the car show will feature all types of cars from pre 1960 stock to current stock and custom.
An entry in last year’s Crisis 211 Big Baddy Car show.
Daymar College to hold Annual Spring Career Fair, June 5th
May 26, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute will host the annual Spring Career Fair June 5th, 2015 at the campus on 2691 Trenton Road. The career fair will last from 10:00am until 2:00pm. There will be many employers on Daymar’s campus looking for employees.
This is a free, annual event open to the public designed to connect our community with employment opportunities.
Convenient Car Care Inc. hosts annual Christmas and Employee Recognition banquet
December 22, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Convenient Car Care Inc., the Clarksville based Valvoline franchisee, recently held it’s annual Christmas and Employee Recognition dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn.
The event was an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season and recognize team members, who have performed above and beyond the standards established by the company.
Doug Wall, owner of Convenient Car Care Inc., welcomed everyone to the event by expressing his appreciation and praise for all employees within the company.
James Jenkins receives the “Rising Star” award from Convenient Car Care Inc. during the annual Christmas and Employee Recognition Dinner. Pictured are Brian Banning, Jenkins, Doug Wall, and Candace Ursery (Bill Larson/Clarksville Online)
