Clarksville-Montgomery County School System announces Administrator Appointments
September 28, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) has announced that Jessica Harris, who has 18 years of academic experience in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, has been tapped as the Director of the 24 elementary schools.
Jessica Harris has been named Director of 24 Elementary Schools by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
Downtown @ Sundown Concert series features The Beagles, Andrea Guess Friday, October 4th
September 26, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Downtown Commons’ Downtown @ Sundown Concert series is nearly over! Come catch our second to last show Friday, October 4th from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
We’re starting the night off with a local cover band that has been entertaining Clarksville for over 30 years! The Beagles will take the stage at 7:00pm to perform hits from the 70’s all the way up to today.
Andrea Guess to headline Downtown @ Sundown Concert on Friday, October 4th.
CMCSS Director Millard House Selected for Board of State Superintendents Organization
September 24, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) director Mr. Millard House has been given two significant opportunities which place CMCSS on the forefront of student success initiatives.
Millard House Tapped by State Commissioner for National Fellowship.
AC/DC Tribute Band to Perform at Downtown @ Sundown
September 16, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, September 20th, 2019, the Downtown Commons’ Downtown @ Sundown Concert series will take place from 7:00pm-10:00pm. The acoustic, southern rock group, The Great Divide will perform at 7:00pm, with an AC/DC Tribute band, Thunderstruck, taking the stage at 8:00pm.
Join us for a night of Free music and fun. Food and activity vendors will be on hand and other food is also available in several of the downtown restaurants.
AC/DC Tribute Band “Thunderstruck” to headline Downtown @ Sundown at the Downtown Commons, Friday.
8th annual Green Certification Banquet to be held September 26th
September 12, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program will hold its 8th annual Green Certification Banquet on the evening of September 26th. The Banquet celebrates local organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship in our community. This year’s theme is Sustainability in Education.
The Banquet will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. A social hour, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, will include recycling games with great prizes provided by local organizations.
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program’s 8th annual Green Certification Banquet set for September 26th.
Montgomery County Mayor, Clarksville Mayor Signs Joint Proclamation for Montgomery County Imagination Library
September 10, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts have issued a joint proclamation designating September as Montgomery County Imagination Library Month.
Imagination Library provides free books to children until they begin kindergarten to promote literacy and lifelong learning. The local Imagination Library began in 2005 and is expected to send its millionth book to a child in Montgomery County by February 2020.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett proclaims September as Montgomery County Imagination Library Month.
Montgomery County’s Civitan Park 25 Acre Expansion Open for Use
September 10, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday evening, September 6th, 2019, approximately 200 people gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of the 25-acre expansion, including Rotary’s Field of Dreams, at Montgomery County’s Civitan Park.
The idea for the park expansion began nine years ago with a vision to have a space that kids with special needs could call their own. That vision is now a wonderful reality for children, young adults and parents alike.
Montgomery County Commissioners at Field of Dreams.
Austin Peay State University commemorating Women’s Suffrage anniversary with year of Special Events
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is celebrating the anniversary of Women’s Suffrage with a year of special events.
On the unbearable hot morning of August 26th, 1920, anyone fanning themselves with that day’s Nashville Tennessean newspaper saw a frontpage photo of Gov. A. H. Roberts signing the state’s passage of the 19th Amendment.
A model of the proposed Clarksville statue honoring the 19th amendment.
Arcadia Senior Living becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
September 3, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The latest local business to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is Arcadia Senior Living. A green ribbon cutting was held on August 26th to celebrate its achievement. The ribbon cutting was attended by City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Program Manager Carlye Sommers and Program Board Members Daryl Pater, Gene Fish, Doug Jones and Melinda Shepard.
Arcadia is the first senior living facility to join the Green Certification Program. Jackie Stone, Executive Director and her staff have worked to create a sustainable building that promotes sustainability not only with staff but also with residents. Common areas of the facility are 95% LED lit and the majority include occupancy sensors.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Arcadia Senior Living.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held September 5th, 2019
September 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
