Montgomery County Government creates Community Web Stie for Veterans, Service Members and their Families
April 19, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government has created the Veterans Network of Care, a breakthrough Web solution for individuals, families and agencies concerned with veterans’ issues.
A kick off event is scheduled for 2:00pm, April 24th at the William O. Beach Civic Hall, located at 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN. For more information call 931.648.8482.
The Network of Care empowers veterans, service members, their families and service providers by providing online access to comprehensive services available within Clarksville/Montgomery County/Fort Campbell Area. [Read more]
United Southern Bank announces Jeannette Williams added to Wealth Management
March 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – United Southern Bank (USB) is proud to announce the addition of Jeannette Williams to the staff of USB Wealth Management. She comes to USB with 13 years of Financial Service experience.
Williams started her financial career with an independent Wealth Management firm and continued with John Hancock Financial Services in Sarasota Florida and most recently with First Advantage Bank in Clarksville, TN.
Jeannette Williams added to United Southern Bank Wealth Management staff.
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Many-Bears Grinder to speak at Austin Peay ceremony honoring military graduates
December 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs (TDVA) is coming to Austin Peay State University on December 10th to help honor a special group of graduating APSU students.
At 5:00pm that afternoon, the University will host its Fall 2014 Military and Veterans Graduate Recognition Ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall, with Many-Bears Grinder, the state’s first female TDVA commissioner, serving as the keynote speaker. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to Exhibit Art by Military Personnel and Veterans on November 13th
November 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – John Edmondson Jr. served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that his favorite film is the 1965 naval war movie “In Harm’s Way.”
What does surprise people is that Edmondson is a gifted artist, and now that he is retired, he’s harnessing that talent as a student in the Austin Peay State University Department of Art. One of his recent works is a painting of John Wayne, dressed as Captain Rockwell Torrey, from “In Harm’s Way.”
Exhibit showcasing our Veterans to be on display at APSU November 13th.
APSU recognized as Tennessee’s best University for Vets
November 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When the national publication Military Times released its annual “Best for Vets: Colleges 2014” list earlier this week, it named Austin Peay State University as the top school in Tennessee for serving and supporting military veterans.
The newspaper listed APSU as the 57th best university in the country for veterans to attend, and it gave the University four stars for the academic support it provides these students.
Legends Bank protects Veterans with Crime Prevention Program in Veterans Homes
November 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Legends Bank has joined with the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the American Bankers Association (ABA) to ensure that 40,000 Veterans living in 160 state Veteran nursing homes in the U.S. are able to live out their lives in safe, secure, enhanced quality of life environments free from the daily fear of crime, abuse, neglect, hostility and deprivation of personal freedom, as provided through the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation’s Senior Crimestoppers program.
Austin Peay State University named a 2014 Military Friendly School
September 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University continues to be recognized for its dedication to veterans and active duty military students with the announcement today (September 10th) that it has once again been named by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School for 2014.
The honor ranks APSU in the top 20 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide, according to Victory Media, a veteran-owned business and publisher of G.I. Jobs and the Guide to Military Friendly Schools. The company surveyed more than 12,000 schools, according to the announcement.
APSU named a Military Friendly School for 2014
Clarksville’s Time2Shine to hold Car Wash Fundraiser to help train Service Dogs for Military Veterans
August 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Army Veteran-owned “Time2Shine” car wash and valet detailing service is holding a fundraiser/car wash on Saturday, August 3rd, from 10:00am–5:00pm offering free car washes to support Raja Renata Ranch.
RRR rescues dogs from high kill shelters and private owners, and trains them as service dogs for our military veterans. These dogs are more than pets; they are trained therapy dogs, agility dogs and service companions.
Subdued Few Motorcycle Club to hold Memorial Ride for 19 Fallen Arizona Firemen
July 15, 2013
Woodlawn, TN – On Saturday, July 20th, Subdued Few Motorcycle Club is having a Memorial and Benefit Ride for Prescott 19. Subdued Few is riding to show their support for the brave men of the Arizona Hotshot Crew, and to raise money for the Wild Land Fire Service. Registration is from 9:00am until 11:00am.
The ride will start at Texas Casual Grill located on Trenton Road in Clarksville, TN at 11:00am and will end at Bo’s Cycle Shop. The ride will go past various fire stations on the route through Clarksville, TN, Cadiz, KY and through Hopkinsville, KY. Approximate arrival time of bikes at Bo’s Cycle shop is around 2:00pm.
Subdued Few Motorcycle Club
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System gets Grant to Cover Dual Enrollment Costs for STEM Academy, Middle College Students
May 22, 2013
Nashville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has received a $40,000 grant to pay for STEM Academy and Middle College High School’s students’ fees for dual enrollment in college courses.
The Tennessee College Access and Success Network awarded a total of $412,426 this week to six schools, two higher education institutions and four nonprofits in its third annual grant competition, raising the total amount of Race to the Top funds awarded by the Network to more than $1.6 million. [Read more]
