CDE Lightband awarded American Public Power Association Solar Research Grant
February 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband has received a research grant by the American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) program.
CDE Lightband 6.38kW solar array installed at the CDE main campus at 2021 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Altra Federal Credit Union to receive visit from Santa, December 20th
December 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Santa will be stopping by Altra Federal Credit Union, located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville, on Friday, December 20th, 2019 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, giving parents and grandparents the opportunity to take photos with him! The event is free.
Santa will also be handing out a special gift to families, while supplies last.
Santa To Visit Altra Federal Credit Union
Altra Federal Credit Union will hold 2nd Annual Give Back Day October 14th
October 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, October 14th, 2019, Altra Federal Credit Union will hold its second annual Altra Gives Back Day. All Altra offices and member contact center will be closed as employees participate in a variety of community volunteer activities.
“Altra strives to make the communities we serve better places to live and one way we achieve that is through employee volunteerism,” said Altra President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Koenen. “Altra Gives Back Day is a way we can join together as a team and make a difference.”
Altra Gives Back Day set for October 14th
Tilted Kilt, Smitty’s Beard Sauce partner for Fort Campbell USO Fundraiser, July 29th
July 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, July 29th, 2019, Tilted Kilt is partnering with Smitty’s Beard Sauce for a Fort Campbell USO Fundraiser to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.
Smitty’s Beard Sauce “Scotch Bonnet” BBQ Sauce will be available as an option for Tilted Kilt’s famous chicken wings that day. 20% of all chicken wing sales that day will go to the Fort Campbell USO.
Smitty’s Beard Sauce is a veteran owned and operated local Clarksville business.
Clarksville Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery partners with Smitty’s Beard Sauce to hold a fundraiser to benefit the Fort Campbell USO on Monday, July 29th.
Tilted Kilt to hold All Star Meet and Greet with Branscombe Richmand, May 23rd
May 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 23rd, 2019, the Tilted Kilt in Clarksville will host an All Star Meet and Greet with movie and tv star Branscombe Richmond at the pub beginning at 8:00pm.
The Meet and Greet will include autographs and pictures with Branscombe, his band members and other celebrity guest stars.
Other invited stars include Martin Klebba of Pirates of the Caribbean, Charlene Tilton of Dallas, Kathleen Kinmont of Renegade, Wade Williams of Prison Break and many more.
Branscombe Richmand to be at Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt this Thursday.
Clarksville Transit System adds Four new Bus Shelters
February 28, 2019
Clarksville Transit System (CTS)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) recently placed four new bus shelters.
“I’ve heard passengers request more bus shelters,” said Arthur Bing Sr., City of Clarksville transportation director. “We at CTS are working hard to get more bus shelters installed around the city as quickly as possible.”
The Clarksville Transit System placed four new bus shelters around the Tiny Town Road area this month. The shelters include a bench, solar powered LED lights, a trash receptacle and space for wheelchair access.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts free Community Shred Day on October 20th
October 11, 2018
Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Clarksville, TN 37040.
“In conjunction with our Founder’s Week Celebration and International Credit Union Day, Altra is partnering with Shred-It to help you safely destroy unwanted, sensitive documents,” said Rose Melton, Retail Market Manager for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Free Community Shred Day to be held at the Altra Federal Credit Union located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on October 20th.
Donors urged to help American Red Cross maintain Blood Supply
February 8, 2018
Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
Nashville, TN – Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school – it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments.
The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need.
Zachary Sterbens gives a Power Red donation at the Red Cross Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center. He received a blood transfusion as a baby and has been donating for 5 years. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross)
Nashville State Community College becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
January 23, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Nashville State Community College is the latest organization to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP). To celebrate their success a green ribbon cutting was held Monday, January 22nd, 2018.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Stephen James (Nyrstar) and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers attended the ceremony.
Nashville State Community College’s Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification ribbon cutting. (L to R) Rose Melton, Carlye Sommers, Melinda Shepard, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, John Woodman, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Jessica Mallicoate, Kathleen Akers, Sharley Ross, Vicki McCovery, Megan Goosetree, Reggie Mclain, Larry Coppins, Jeff Truitt, Stephen James.
American Red Cross Blood Shortage prompts urgent call for Blood and Platelet Donations
January 14, 2018
Severe Winter Weather forces Blood Drive Cancellations causing Thousands of Donations to go Uncollected
Nashville, TN – This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage.
Red Cross collections staff member Andrea Farnes chats with whole blood donor Kaisha Walker. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross)
