Mathews Nissan wins 5th consecutive Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence
May 14, 2010
Greg Brown, Dealer Operations Manager for Nissan was in Clarksville, TN on May 13th, to present co-owners Gary Mathews and O.B. Garland and their employees with their 5th consecutive Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence. In the country only 17 out of 1072 dealerships have ever won five consecutive Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence. Mathews Nissan is located at 185 Highway 76, you can reach them via telephone at (931) 552-7555.
New Lasaters Coffee Shop opens at Willowchase Shopping Center
April 8, 2010
Rick and Allison Malone are new business owners. They are the newest franchisees of Clarksville based Lasaters Coffee & Tea. Their store is located in the Willowchase Shopping Center (894 Hwy 76, Suite 101). They opened their doors on April first, and in what was likely taken by some as a savvy businesses April’s fools day joke, offered free drinks to anyone who stopped by the store by that day.
They came to Clarksville through the military. Rick was serving with the 160th Nightstalkers out at the Fort Campbell Army base, and Allison enrolled in the Austin Peay State University’s School of Nursing.
Allison said “We fell in love with Clarksville, Tennessee.” When asked what specifically about Clarksville she loved the most, she identified the diversity of this community. “You have the feel of a big city, but the people are more friendly, They made us fall in love with Clarksville.” she said, “In this city it seems as if everyone knows each other. Everyone has heard of the six degrees of separation theory, but in Clarksville it’s really just three.”
F&M Bank Asks Facebook Fans to Vote For Charity Recipients of $2,000
March 8, 2010
To help determine the recipients of $2,000 in charitable donations, F&M Bank is calling on its Facebook fans. During the month of March, all current and new F&M fans will be given the opportunity to vote for one of eight non-profit organizations listed on the bank’s Facebook page. The two charities receiving the most votes will each be given $1,000. Charity receiving the most Facebook fan votes will be announced April 1.
F&M has offices in eight Middle Tennessee counties: Montgomery, Stewart, Robertson, Sumner, Wilson, Rutherford, Williamson and Putnam. Bank employees from each county nominated local charities from their market area. One charity per F&M market was selected. Those charities now in the running for two F&M $1,000 donations, are:
- Radical Mission of Montgomery County
- Good Samaritan, Inc. of Stewart County
- GreenRidge Toys for Tots in Robertson County
- The Humane Society of Sumner County
- United Way of Wilson County
- Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County
- STARS (Students Taking A Right Stand) of Williamson County
- Child Advocacy Center of the Upper Cumberland in Putnam County
Facebook is a social network site that has over 400 million members worldwide. Facebook users are invited to become a fan of F&M Bank and vote by going to www.facebook.com/myfmbank beginning March 1. Non-Facebook users can likewise navigate to the site, but will first be asked to sign up by selecting a user name and password before being directed to the F&M page. Clicking on “Become A Fan” will allow new Facebook users to vote for the charity of their choice.
With over $785 million in assets, F&M Bank is Tennessee’s 12th largest state-chartered bank and has 15 full-service banking facilities in Middle Tennessee. F&M was also recently named to BusinessTN magazine’s list of the state’s Hot 100 companies. For more information on F&M Bank, visit http://www.myfmbank.com/.
Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Announces $1 Million Member Giveback
December 7, 2009
Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union has just announced that it will be giving $1 million back to its members in patronage dividends this year.
“We have given over $6 million back to members of the credit union over the past 5 years alone and we’re so proud to be able to continue this tradition”, says Stewart Ramsey, President and CEO of Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union.
The over 36,600 members of the credit union can look for the patronage dividend to be deposited into their share savings account the week of December 7th, 2009. The amount that each member will receive is calculated based on the length of membership and number of services used including checking, loans, and use of online banking. [Read more]
F&M Bank Maintains Market Share Top Spot in Montgomery County and MSA
October 26, 2009
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — According to reports just issued by the FDIC, F&M Bank has maintained its number one ranking for total deposits in Montgomery County for the sixth year in a row. F&M increased its market share in Montgomery County to 19.52% of total deposits, an increase of .56% over last year. According to the 2009 FDIC reports of deposits through June 30, 2009, Regions Bank ranked number two with 13.43%, while Legends Bank held the number-three position with 12.26%. Other banks with double-digit market share in Montgomery County include First Federal with 12.17%, U.S. Bank with 11.49% and Bank of America with 11.15%. [Read more]
GFS Marketplace opens in Clarksville on September 14th
September 10, 2009
Gordon Food Service is pleased to announce the opening of their new GFS Marketplace store in the Clarksville area. Managed by Vicki Lewis, the new GFS Marketplace is located at 2809 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. in Clarksville. GFS Marketplace is scheduled to open, September 14, 2009. Hours will be Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The new GFS Marketplace store is approximately 14,000 square feet, and will carry thousands of their top quality food service products. Customers will find a large selection of produce and dairy, grocery and frozen, paper and janitorial products in larger pack sizes. Unlike the wholesale clubs, Gordon Food Service is a “local” company committed to serving the needs of the community and does not charge a membership fee to shop in their stores and is open to the public. [Read more]
Visions Metaphysical Boutique offers new age alternatives to traditional medicine in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee
July 3, 2009
In the eight months since it opened Linda Cain’s business Vision’s Metaphysical Boutique has become one of the foundations of Franklin Street in Clarksville, TN. Visions specializes in catering not just to the body, but also to the mind and soul. Her shop is located just across from the Roxy Regional Theatre at 101 Franklin Street, the intersection of Franklin Street and South Third Street.
Owner Linda Cain first discovered Clarksville when her husband John was assigned to a tour of duty at the Fort Campbell Army base. She immediately fell in love with downtown Clarksville. After six years her husband was reassigned to Washington DC. When it came time for him to retire in 2001, they knew that Clarksville was the place that they wanted to call home.
Visions Metaphysical Boutique at Franklin Street and South Third Street
Ragazza Pizza opens in South Clarksville
June 3, 2009
Ragazza Pizza is a brand new take out restaurant opening in south Clarksville on June 3rd. They specialize in “take and bake” pizzas and delicious pasta dishes. The restaurant is located at 1206 Highway 48, just south of the Clarksville city fairgrounds. Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:30a.m till 8:30p.m. Friday & Saturday from 10:30a.m. till 9:00p.m. Sundays from 12:00p.m till 7:00p.m.
The business is locally owned and operated by cousins Julie Rhoads and Maryellen Katz, which is appropriate because Ragazza means “girl” in Italian. The restaurant employees 12 people, many of them also female.
Ragazza Pizza Co-owners Julie Rhoads and Maryellen Katz
BLF and Customs House Museum award from Tennessee Association of Museums
May 4, 2009
BLF Marketing and The Customs House Museum have won a first place award from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) for their exhibit catalog chronicling the creativity and skill of Kentucky artist, Tim Lewis . BLF Marketing and Customs House Museum of Clarksville, Tenn., produced the 64-page publication entitled Time Made Real: The Carvings of Tim Lewis. Frank Lott and Ron Watson of BLF Marketing co-designed the award-winning catalog, which features a collection of Lewis’ works and essays exhibited at Customs House Museum during 2008. The Lewis publication is the third exhibit catalog produced by BLF Marketing and Customs House Museum to win top TAM honors. The catalog Olen Bryant: A Retrospective Reelfoot Lake: Tradition, Mystery & Lore won the top award in 2006.
TAM awards are intended to recognize, encourage, and promote excellence within the Tennessee museum community. The Lewis catalog won in the category of publications produced by medium-sized museums. Factors considered by TAM included content, design, writing, art/photos, appeal, quality, concept, originality and successfulness, as measured in published reviews or other documentation.
Lewis’ woodcarvings and stone sculptures have made him one of Kentucky’s most celebrated folk artists. The Folk Art Society of America named Lewis their Artist of the Year in 2007. [Read more]
Water Street Event Center makes stunning debut
February 23, 2009
The soft glow of tea lights sets the mood at Water Street's debut event
The Chamber of Commerce ‘Business After Hours’ social introduced local business leaders to a premiere events venue in Clarksville.
A new events center and gathering enterprise has joined the Clarksville business landscape. In a robust, rollicking fun-filled after sunset networking gala, the Water Street Event Center, 804 South Riverside Drive, opened its doors to a gathering of business professionals and curious community members.
The new enterprise made its public debut as host of the Chamber of Commerce’s February ‘Business After Hours’ mixer and networking showcase.
Amanda and Clay Powers
Introducing itself as Clarksville’s Premier Events Center, the 8,000 square feet facility, owned and managed by Clay and Amanda Powell, can accommodate up to 500 guests, with a seating capacity for 400, offering a breathtaking view of the Cumberland River, gorgeous hardwood floors, a multi-tiered deck, gas log fireplace and ample parking. Water Street comes with a large kitchen equipped with commercial appliances, a self-proclaimed caterer’s dream.
Guests took full advantage of the diverse offerings provided by The Chopping Block, including a Chocolate Fountain station where fruits, breads and baked items were offered for your chocolate dipping delight. Cheese cubes, smoked meats, broccoli salad, smoked meat-filled dinner rolls, caramel glazed bread pudding, wafer crackers, a veggie and dips station, a wine and beer bar were positioned through out the spacious floor space of this warm and welcoming facility.
A view of the Cumberland River from the center's multi-level deck
Chamber members representing local businesses of all categories were present to take in this newest addition to the city’s business inventory: Charlie Koon from Cumberland Bank and Trust, Norris C. Ming of NCM Financial Services, Latisha Clifton of Travel With Me Travel Services, Judge Charles Smith and Cindy Chambers of Bethel College, Sheriff Norman Lewis and his wife, Theresa Green of Hattitude, Health and Safety Director for the American Red Cross Trish Brown, and James Bland of Surplus Warehouse.
Also on hand were Amy Carroll, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clarksville, City Council Representatives Geno Grubbs and Bill Forrester, Richard George of Staff Partners; Jim Durrett, Chief of Staff for Office of the City Mayor, Carole Dorris and Melinda Shepard — just a few of the many business enterprises and community members on hand to view the city’s new business jewel.
Amanda Powers is the facility director for Water Street. She can be reached at 931-206-9100 or by Email at Amanda@WaterStreetEvents.com.
