Habitat’s Cans for Homes Partners with Bi-County Solid Waste Management and C & L Recycling for the Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Habitat ReStore and Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee’s new program, Cans for Homes, have partnered with Bi-County Solid Waste Management and C&L Recycling to collect all aluminum cans at this year’s Rivers and Spires to be held April 18th – 20th. [Read more]
Student Job Fair May 2nd
April 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 2nd, a Student Job Fair will be held at the New Providence Community Policing Center, 640 Providence Boulevard in Clarksville.
This free event is hosted by Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts.
This free event will be from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. More than 15 employers ready to hire will be in attendance.
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Clarksville Police Officers bring a Merry Christmas to 210 children and their families
December 16, 2012
Bill Larson and Officer Jim Knoll of the Clarksville Police Department contributed to this story.
Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2012, the Clarksville Department in conjunction with the Clarksville Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police made the holidays much brighter for 210 local children by sponsoring the children to a holiday shopping spree at one of the three area, Walmart Supercenter’s. The Police Union and Fraternal Order of Police spent over $20,000 to ensure these kids would have Christmas to remember.
“In these tough economic times when we have so many parents being laid off or losing their jobs as companies downsize; for some of these children, this will be their only Christmas,” said Tyler Barrett, President of the Clarksville Police Union. “We reached out to these families and try to assist them and make sure that their children are able to have the Christmas they deserve.”
A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)
Salvation Army announces its “Adopt an Angel” holiday gift giving Tree
November 8, 2012
Clarksville TN – The Salvation Army announces it’s Adopt an Angel Tree program to make a child happy this Holiday Season, beginning Friday November 9th.
The annual holiday gift giving program, for families less fortunate, allows you to select a paper Angel at any one of the area “Angel Trees” then buy clothes, toys or a gift for that child. Then, return that gift to the place of business where you got your Angel, along with the paper Angel securely attached to the gift, no later than Monday, December 10th. [Read more]
Deadline to register for the Fright on Franklin Costume Contest is October 25th
October 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 4th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 27th, beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more!
Mary Nell Wooten hands out candy for the Roxy Regional Theatre at Fright on Franklin Street
“Mondays with the Mayor” scheduled for Monday, September 10th, 2012
September 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, September 10th, 2012, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will again ride the CTS bus to work and invites Clarksvillians to join her.
“I’m very excited that Senator Tim Barnes is going to join me as we ride to work. We’re looking forward to meeting others on the bus as we begin the work day,” the Mayor said. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 2nd, 2012
September 2, 2012
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:
- Youth Basketball League
- Living History Weekend
- Art on the Park Contest
- Coaches Training
- RiverFest looking for Volunteers
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host “Art on the Park” contest
August 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Art students, get those creative juices flowing! The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the “Art on the Park” contest sponsored in part by Bill Mace Homes, The Board Shop, Lowe’s, PPG Porter Paint, Valspar and Wal-mart. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Foundation selects new members to serve for 2012
January 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation has selected 14 new members for 2012.
The APSU Foundation provides the structure through which the University can work directly with special volunteers and community leaders to enhance the financial well being of the University. The Foundation’s purpose is to financially support the University.
The Foundation is a separate entity and is chartered by the state, with the authority to receive private gifts in support of the University. Through its executive committee, the Foundation makes its own policy decisions. The University provides administrative support to the Foundation. [Read more]
