Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan offers Thanks to Veterans

Clarksville, TN – Veterans Day is a time to reflect, honor and remember. All across the United States, communities are coming together today to remember the men and women who have so courageously protected and defended our nation.

This is a day to show our appreciation for all they have given and continue to give. [Read more]

Veteran’s Day Parade Through the Photographers Eyes

Written by Lois Jones

Clarksville, TN – When I woke up this morning, I had forgotten that the Veteran’s Day parade was being held today. You see, I teach beginning digital photography for the Community School of the Arts (CSA) on Saturday mornings, and as I was nearing Austin Peay, I saw that 8th Street and College Streets were blocked and still didn’t realize what was going on. I had to detour to get to my class and so did all of my students.

When we got to the classroom we discussed the parade and what a fabulous learning experience it would be for the class. Everyone grabbed their cameras and to the parade we went. All we had to do was walk outside the classroom and we were at the parade with a perfect spot to watch.

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Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce November Events

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of November.

On November 10th, the Chamber will be hosting the 20th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Austin Peay State University Morgan Center. The morning will begin with a buffet style breakfast at 7:30am followed by a salute to our veterans and then will conclude with COL Andrew P. Poppas, Deputy Commander (Operations), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), serving as the keynote speaker.

Tickets are currently on sale for $15.00 each and can be purchased by contacting Yvonne Pickering at yvonnep@clarksville.tn.us or 931.245.4340. [Read more]

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities’ Hours to Change in Observance of November Holidays

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this November to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.

The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Centers will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm Tuesday, November 6th and Monday, November 12th as students will be out of school for Election Day and Veterans Day. [Read more]

Veterans Day program at Customs House Museum to include APSU History Professor Dr. Dewey Browder and APSU Department of Music

Clarksville, TN – A well-known Austin Peay State University history faculty member and members of the APSU Department of Music will be a part of a special celebration to honor military veterans. [Read more]

Custom House Museum November 2012 Exhibits and Activities

Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.

In the month of October, the Museum will feature Impressions of Reality: The Passion of Kitty Harvill, Veteran’s Day Celebration, Let’s Find: Fish, The Museum Store Holiday Open House and so much more.

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Parks and Recreation Facilities’ Hours to Change in Observance of Veterans Day

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation Friday, November 11th to 10:00am to 7:00pm in observance of Veterans Day.

Additionally the Parks and Recreation Main Office, located at 102 Public Square, will be closed to honor the day. [Read more]

Austin Peay State University to participate in joint Veterans Day program

Clarksville, TN – All U.S. veterans – including those fallen during war, prisoners of war and missing in action – will be honored during a joint Veterans Day ceremony on November 8th at Fort Campbell, KY.

Austin Peay State University is one of several postsecondary institutions participating in the program, which will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, November 8th in the auditorium of the Glenn English Army Education Center. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]

City of Clarksville presented flag by 101st Airborne Division

Clarksville, TN – Mayor Kim McMillan was presented an American flag on Tuesday that flew over headquarters of the 101^st Airborne Division at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.

Maj. Gen. Frank Wiercinski, administrative senior commander at Fort Campbell, personally delivered the flag and a plaque to the Mayor’s Office on behalf of Maj. Gen. John Campbell, commanding general of the 101^st, who is currently in Afghanistan.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.

This weeks highlights include:

• Veterans Day Hours
• Adult Basketball League
• Yoga
• Archery
• Winter Gym
• Pool workers needed
• Christmas on the Cumberland

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