“One Drop at a Time” Benefit Concert at the Lighthouse Cafe’
July 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 18th, 2012 there will be a benefit concert “One Drop at a Time” at the Lighthouse Cafe’ in Clarksville starting at 6:30pm. The concert will feature Jenny and Tyler with Lydia Walker.
The concert is free however, donations will be accepted to help raise money for Ryan and Jeri Lynn Owen to adopt two girls from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Housing Market is amongst Nation’s Best
July 13, 2012
The National Association of Home Builders recently released an index of housing markets that are on the rise.
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently unveiled an index that tracks housing markets on the mend, the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). The IMI is intended to draw attention to the fact that housing markets are local and that there are metropolitan areas where economic recovery is underway.
The index measures three readily available monthly data series that are independently collected and are indicative of improving economic health. The three are employment, house prices and single family housing permit growth.
Clarksville Housing Market continues to be strong.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 5
July 6, 2012
Part 5 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – It was 5:30am, Thursday, August 6th, 2009, when I answered the phone at the radio station, and Steve Phillips asked if I’d heard about Mickey.
I said, “Mickey Fisher?”
“Yes.”
“What happened?”
‘He died last night.”
I don’t remember anything he told me after that, but I knew I had to get my wits about me, and break the news that Mickey Fisher was gone. It wasn’t easy.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 4
July 5, 2012
Part 4 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher loved golf.
He got it honest.
His father, George Fisher, was obsessed with golf; he worked tirelessly on his game. On any given day, you would see George Fisher hitting golf balls in front of Barksdale Elementary School, or at the Clarksville Country Club. George Fisher, Mason Rudolph, and Dave Aaron, all good friends, spent hours on the golf course with their sons.
Mickey Fisher did the same thing.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 3
July 4, 2012
Part 3 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher was adjusting to college life, and playing basketball with “Fly” Williams. Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville community was attracting national attention. During all of this change and excitement, someone caught his eye.
Mary Hopson had graduated from Clarksville High School two years ahead of Mickey. They knew who each other was in high school, but because of their age difference, they never dated. Mary was one of three children from a regular,hard working, go to church on Sunday family. Very close to her father, with a couple of ” over-protective” brothers and a mother who could cook like nobody’s business, Mary Hopson was raised just like Mickey Fisher. Their families never had a lot of money, never had all the latest “things,” they just made the best out of what they had, and they were happy about it.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 2
July 3, 2012
Part 2 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher came out of Clarksville High School as one of the best basketball players Clarksville had ever seen. We had come to expect that he would play college ball somewhere, and with the history his family had with Austin Peay State University, the assumption was that he would play in Clarksville. According to his mother, Myra, he had been offered a scholarship to Jacksonville, but chose to stay in Clarksville and play for the Governors.
It was a delicate situation with his father, George Fisher, still coaching at APSU, and his mother working there as well. Myra Fisher told me, “We hoped it was alright, and that people didn’t see it as a problem, but Mickey knew that he wasn’t going to get any favors, and would have to work hard and earn his spot on the team.”
Kleeman Community Center hosts Military Appreciation Day
June 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day on July 11th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Summer Youth Program participants will be giving out crafts they have made at the Kleeman Center site and spending time with the Warrior Transition Unit from Fort Campbell. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public.
For more details on Military Appreciation Day at the Kleeman Center, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com .
Free Health and Fitness Expo to be part of Go Commando Half Marathon
June 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k powered by CDE Lightband will feature a free Health and Fitness Expo as part of the race weekend. The Go Commando Health Expo presented by The Runners Hub will be Friday, October 19th from 10:00am–8:00pm.
The event is open to the public as well as race participants. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Heritage Park Soccer Complex to host Kick It 3v3 Soccer July 28th-29th
June 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Kick It 3v3 Soccer is excited to be returning to the city of Clarksville, Tennessee for their Southeast Regional tournament taking place on July 28th-29th at the Heritage Park Soccer Complex.
Demonstrated to improve decisions skills, touches, speed of play and visions on the field, 3v3 soccer is a great way to learn the game of soccer or to hone your skills and this tournament has a division for just about anyone. [Read more]
Austin Peay Center for Extended and Distance Education offers July Classes
June 17, 2012
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the upcoming classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
