11th Annual “FROLIC ON FRANKLIN: A Celebration of the Arts” to be held this Saturday, September 24th
Clarksville, TN – Historic Downtown Clarksville is gearing up for the 11th Annual “FROLIC ON FRANKLIN: A Celebration of the Arts” on Saturday, September 24th, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This free event will showcase the works of more than 30 artists, staged entertainment and art demonstrations — all along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, jewelry, clay garden items, woodwork, purses and scarves, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 to $500.00.
11th Annual “Frolic on Franklin” is set for September 24th, 2016.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon set for October 11th
Topic is “Finding your Audience”
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce presents artist Miranda Herrick as the speaker at its Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, October 11th. The event begins at 11:30am and will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road.
Herrick was born in Vicenza, Italy in 1977. Her father’s military career took her family many places before they settled in Clarksville in the early 1990’s.
Artist Miranda Herrick to speak at next Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon.
Fun with Fido to feature dog-friendly costume contests
Clarksville, TN – Bring your 4-legged family members for a day of contests, prizes and more the final Fun with Fido event of the season on Saturday, September 24th.
This fun, free event will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at King’s Run Bark Park located at Liberty Park.
APSU student Austin Ward fights for music education in Washington, D.C.
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University music education student Austin Ward is far from a natural-born politician; his first love will always be music.
However, Ward’s time as a university student has taught him that there is much more to music than just his instrument – and that music is worth fighting for at the highest levels of government.
Austin Peay music education student Austin Ward
Austin Peay State University to hold Grand opening for Wayne and Marianne Ard Building October 13th
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate the grand opening of the Wayne and Marianne Ard Building — the new home of the University’s Health and Counseling Services— on Thursday, October 13th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The event will begin at 2:30pm, and is free and open to the public. A building tour and reception will follow at 3:00pm.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for APSU Wayne and Marianne Ard Building to be held Thursday, October 13th.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is September 21st, 2016
The 149th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The 11th Tennessee Infantry”
“The 11th Tennessee Infantry” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Free Concert and Movie at Liberty Park September 24th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Inside Out is coming to the big screen Saturday, September 24th as part of the 2016 Movies in the Park series.
Movies in the Park will take place at the Liberty Park Amphitheater, located at 1188 Cumberland Drive. Pre-show activities will include a free concert with local singer/songwriter, Sarah Jayne at 4:00pm and Christian music artist, Alphonse Prather at 5:00pm.
Disney’s “Inside Out” to be shown at Liberty Park Saturday, September 24th.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of September 18th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fed Governor Lael Brainard, a dove, presented her case for why the central bank should delay an increase in short-term interest rates. While her views are her own (not representative of the Fed as a whole), a more hawkish tilt would have raised the odds of a September rate hike.
The key economic data reports were on the soft side of expectations, but were still consistent with moderate growth in the near term. Retail sales disappointed in August. Industrial production unwound a seasonal quirk that boosted July figures. CPI figures surprise slightly to the upside.
Frazier Allen
Clarksville Makes Pitch for TSSAA Football Championships
Clarksville, TN – With a little luck and a lot of community support, local tourism officials are hoping Clarksville will host the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) state football championships beginning in 2017.
Visit Clarksville and Austin Peay State University athletic department officials hosted a site visit for seven TSSAA staff earlier in September to show just what Clarksville has to offer.
APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey addresses some members of the TSSAA delegation in the Fortera Stadium locker room. Pictured left to right are: TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Reeves, Executive Director Bernard Childress, TSSAA Technology Director Bradley Lambert, APSU Athletic Director Ryan Ivey, and TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Richard McWhirter.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 18th, 2016
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: Sleep Under The Stars Campout, Youth Basketball League and the Heritage Park Skate Park Art Contest.
