Exquisite Creations Wedding & Catering to hold “Show & Tell” Business Expo, May 14th
April 12, 2016
Local Business Newcomer Provides Networking Opportunity And Community Connection
Clarksville, TN – Essie Saulman is no ordinary small business owner. A military spouse married to an Army combat veteran who is now retired, she is a relative newcomer to the Clarksville business community.
After deciding on Clarksville as a perfect retirement residence, Saulman desired to do something meaningful with her creative skills and ability, she decided to enter into the catering business in February 2014 and soon recognized how a thriving business community can contribute to a healthy local economy.
She is the sole proprietor, owner and operator of Exquisite Creations Wedding & Catering and since residing in Clarksville has established a tremendous repore with a number of other local business owners.
Infinity Dance Fitness Academy conducts First Annual Dance Camp
August 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Infinity Dance Fitness Academy (IDFA) conducted its first one-week dance camp July 27th-31st, 2015 at the Emmanuel Family Life Center. The IDFA Dance Camp was fun and exciting for the campers while creating a positive and empowering environment which allowed the campers to explore the art of dance i.
The 1st Annual IDFA Dance Camp had thirty campers ages 5-17. The campers received instruction in several disciplines of dance to include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, belly dance and liturgical. Campers also participated in daily group sessions which focused on life skills and issues that our youth face in school and with their peers to include Gang Violence; Bullying; Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco prevention; Nutrition and Obesity; and Goal setting.
Youth Charity Fashion Show Gala
January 14, 2014
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – On January 25th, 2014 at 4:00pm the Leap Organization will be hosting a Charity Fashion Show Gala at the Emmanuel Family Life Center located at 303 Fairview Lane. In addition to youth modeling locally designed attire and formal wear, elected officials, pastors, and community leaders will also rip the runway.
There will be a catered meal served by youth for guests along with a silent auction featuring baskets containing gift cards, perfumes, sporting goods/memorabilia, vacations, and much more.
Emmanuel Center continues the spirit of giving after the Holidays
January 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On January 8th, 2012, members of First Missionary Baptist Church served a buffet style meal to the homeless and other members of the Clarksville community in need at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.
“Church is more than meeting once a week in a building. Our goal is to use outreach programs to show the love of Christ as we minister to people’s natural needs while at the same time planting seeds to minister to their spiritual needs” commented FMBC member Kimberly Wiggins.

A buffet style meal was served to the homeless and other members of the local community in need at the Emmanuel Family Life Center by members of First Missionary Baptist Church.
Friends of Fort Defiance Civil War Ball
January 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance would like to invite you to a Civil War Ball in support of the Fort Defiance Interpretive and Visitors Center, a beautiful facility located on the site of Fort Defiance’s earth works in Clarksville. It recently was opened in April of 2011. If you have not had the opportunity to visit there as yet, we encourage you to do so. It is truly an impressive facility.
The Civil War Ball will be held on January 14th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Emmanuel Center Hosts Reality Check Program
January 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – December 28th, 2011, the LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and opened it for youth throughout the city who were unable to participate in their respective schools.
Miller-Motte Technical College® Congratulates 2011 Graduates
September 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College® held its annual graduation ceremony on August 26th, 2011 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville. Graduates as well as Miller-Motte staff, family and friends gathered together to celebrate the students’ success.
Looking out at a filled sanctuary, Miller-Motte graduates were met with smiles and cheers as they crossed the stage and shook the hand of Assistant Regional Vice President and Campus Director, Gina Castleberry.
Back to School Basketball Bash and Family Fun Day
July 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As a follow up to the excellent article written by the Leaf Chronicle journalist Robert Smith highlighting several events at the Back to School Basketball Bash, LEAP would like to take a moment to recognize the CARE Program for its diligent efforts in orchestrating the Family Fun Day portion.
“We are very appreciative of the CARE program and Emmanuel Family Life Center for partnering with us on the event.” said Tamira Cole, LEAP Board President.
LEAP preps students through Internet based scavenger hunt
March 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 students from the LEAP Intern program participated in a collegiate Internet trivia based scavenger hunt. “The objective of the exercise was to familiarize students with utilizing the Internet to research college majors, requirements, fun interesting facts about various schools,” says, Tamira Cole, President of the LEAP Organization Board of Directors. As an incentive for participating, the group who won the scavenger hunt received two $25.00 gift cards to stores of their choosing. [Read more]
LEAP Housing Program Apartment Unit Available
March 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On November 19th, 2010 a Clarksville resident signed her lease in the offices of Millan Enterprises to be the first single parent assisted under the LEAP Housing Program.
Through a partnership with Millan Enterprises, the LEAP ORG provides housing to low income single parents who find themselves in dire need of housing. [Read more]