Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Celebrates March Madness
March 19, 2019
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC)
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control’s (MCACC) March Madness Adoption Fee event is happening today through April 8th, 2019.
During this time, adoption fees are half price, for a total cost of only $12.50.
Additionally, the normal $8.00 adoption fee for the Lonely Hearts and Golden Whisker Club members will be waived. This special covers adoption fees only and does not include possible fees such as, microchip, rabies and spay/neuter charges.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Celebrates March Madness with Adoption Fee Event
Clarksville 50+ Activity Center gets Clarksville-Montgomery Green Certification
March 19, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – It was all things GREEN on Friday at the Clarksville 50+ Activity Center. Employees, members and guests celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and a green ribbon cutting.
The ribbon cutting welcomed the Center as the newest Green Certified organization. City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, City of Clarksville Councilwoman Wanda Smith and City of Clarksville Councilmen Ron Erb and Travis Holleman attended the event along with Green Certification Board Members David Graham, Rose Melton, Gene Fish, Bill Harpel, Doug Jones and Haley Randell.
(L to R) Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Jayne Johnson, Doug Jones, Audrey Field, Councilman Travis Holleman, Councilwoman Wanda Smith, Janet Holleman, Councilman Ron Erb, Anita Atchley, Robert Thompson, Carlye Sommers, Gene Fish, David Graham, Rose Melton.
Two CMCSS Teachers will be honored at CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Awards
March 13, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) says the CMA Foundation, the national music education nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, will host its fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards on April 30th, 2019.
Clarksville High band teacher Robin Johnston and Barksdale Elementary music teacher Denise Rives are among the honorees.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System music teachers (L to R) Denise Rives and Robin Johnston to be honored by the CMA Foundation.
AHDC receives $10,000 grant to offer arts experiences to military families
March 8, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council has received a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to enfold active military, veterans and their families into Clarksville’s creative community.
The Tennessee Arts Commission in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Veteran Services awarded nine Tennessee Military, Veterans & the Arts grants to organizations throughout the state. Two Montgomery County organizations, AHDC and Gateway Chamber Orchestra, were grant recipients.
As part of the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts and Military grant, Arts for Hearts offered a wood burning class that filled so quickly they have added two additional classes with a waiting list.
Autumn Winds Apartment Homes recognized by Healthier Montgomery
February 27, 2019
Montgomery County
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Health Department is pleased to announce Autumn Winds Apartment Homes as the first Apartment Complex in Montgomery County to be designated as a Healthier Montgomery Streets & Neighborhood.
Residents went to www.HealthierMontgomery.com for tips and ideas and then worked to initiate five activities to earn the designation for their apartment complex.
(L to R) Morganne Cook, Deanna McGreevy, Joey Smith, Lauren Imoto and Lyza Schullo.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation hosted Second Annual Red Carpet Teacher of the Year Awards
February 24, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation hosted its Second Annual Red Carpet Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by James Corlew Chevrolet. Other event sponsors included Elliott’s Jewelers and County Commissioner Charles Keene.
Congratulating the District Teachers of the Year are from left: O’Bee O’Bryant, Executive Director of the CMC Education Foundation; James Corlew of James Corlew Chevrolet; teachers Abraham Wolfe (9-12), Lindsay Karas (5-8), Deborah Chancellor (PreK-4); Director of Schools Millard House; and Education Foundation Chairman Lori Smith.
Ice Skating Ends at Downtown Commons
January 25, 2019
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – Soon the green space at Downtown Commons will be open again as we bid farewell to the outdoor ice rink for the 2018-2019 season. The second year of skating at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink ended this week. It was another successful season with thousands of skaters who were able to take advantage of an uncommon outdoor activity for our community. The tear down process will begin by the end of this week.
After looking at trends from the 2017-2018 ice skating season, changes were made in 2018-2019 that included fewer days and hours for optimum use.
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink shuts down after another successful season.
Downtown Commons Ice Rink to host Mayor vs. General Second Annual Broomball Game, January 16th
January 10, 2019
Downtown Commons Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – The public is invited to attend the second annual Broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Fort Campbell’s Major General Andrew Poppas to a backyard broomball game on January 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding and falling.
Downtown Commons to hold Nashville Predators Watch Party, Friday
January 3, 2019
Downtown Commons
Montgomery County, TN – Join us at Downtown Commons on Friday, January 4th, 2019 as the Nashville Predators take on the Detroit Red Wings. Watch party starts at 4:00pm. Game begins at 6:30pm.
GNASH and the Energy Team will be there too! Don’t forget your blankets, chairs and warm clothes. Golly G’s will be open with wonderful sweets, popcorn and warm drinks! Ice cream will also be available for the brave souls.
Nashville Predators Watch Party to be held this Friday at the Downtown Commons.
Visit Clarksville announces 2018 Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic to be played in Clarksville
November 25, 2018
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The 2018 Toyota East West All-Star Classic will be held in Clarksville, Tennessee at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium on Friday, December 7th, 2018 for the second year.
The All-Star Classic is organized by the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and is made up of the state’s top 88 senior football players who are selected from more than 400 nominations.
Tennessee’s top 88 football seniors to play December 7th at APSU’s Fortera Stadium.
