CMCSS appoints Jessica Harris, Nabraunda Jackson as Elementary Principals
September 13, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) announced two elementary school principal appointments Tuesday afternoon.
Jessica Harris has been appointed principal at Minglewood Elementary School; and, Nabraunda Jackson has been named principal at Byrns Darden Elementary School.
(L to R) Jessica Harris and Nabraunda Jackson.
Griffis Team of Exit Realty Screamin’ Eagle becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
August 27, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP)
Montgomery County, TN – The Griffis Team of Exit Realty Screamin’ Eagle is the latest organization to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP).
A green ribbon cutting was held in their honor on the morning of Tuesday, August 21st, 2018. City of Clarksville Chief of Staff Heather Fleming, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Bill Harpel (City of Clarksville), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers attended the ceremony.
(L to R) Vivian Bennardo, Rhonda Knight, Michaela Griffis, Amanda Griffis, Wanda Sivis, Stacy Morrison, Makenzie Griffis, Bill Harpel, Heather Fleming, Rose Melton.
Montgomery County Parks Receives $500,000 Grant
August 24, 2018
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the list of Tennessee Communities this week that would receive a series of grants totaling more than $15 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities across the state.
“Easy access to parks, trails, walking paths and other recreational facilities can make a good community a great community,” said Haslam. “These grants provide the resources needed to help make Tennessee an even more desirable place to live, work and raise a family.”
Funding will be used to Help Subsidize the Nature Center at Rotary Park
NASA praises APSU for solar eclipse outreach
August 24, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – NASA recently honored Austin Peay State University with its Marshall Space Flight Center Group Achievement Award for the University’s help during the 2017 Great American Eclipse.
Austin Peay State University representatives Dr. Donald Sudbrink, center, professor and chair of the APSU Department of Agriculture; Bill Persinger, right, executive director for Public Relations & Marketing; and Bryan Gaither, lab manager for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, accepted the award with other members of the Marshall Space Flight Center Solar Eclipse Team on August 22nd in Huntsville, AL.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2018 Fall/Winter Activity Guide now available
August 24, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The new 2018 Fall/Winter Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available, offering details about scores of programs and events, a detailed map showing all 47 of the department’s parks, trails and facilities, and information about rentals for private functions.
The guide also offers information about 15 new events and programs from September to December in the City’s parks, recreation centers and indoor pool and includes information about current and upcoming park projects and improvements.
2018 Fall-Winter Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Banquet set for September 20th
August 16, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program
Montgomery County, TN – Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 Green Certification Banquet. Come enjoy a night dedicated to environmental stewardship and all things green. The banquet will be held Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Doors open at 5:30pm and the evening’s festivities will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
Sara Holloway Cox, Healthy Development Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Health, will present “How Sustainability Impacts Personal and Community Health”. Attendees will also hear from Rebeckah Dopp, of ERS, who will discuss e-waste recycling in Middle Tennessee and Red Knight Distribution will show how Styrofoam is transformed into something totally new.
2018 Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Banquet to be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on September 20th.
Call for Artwork Submissions for 2019 Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
August 9, 2018
Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the 11th annual Cultural Calendar. Each month will feature an artist’s work and highlight upcoming arts and heritage events.
Submitted work will be juried to determine which piece is featured each month, as well as which artwork appears on the cover. As in years past, calendars will be available through AHDC’s website, as well as in the Customs House Museum’s “Seasons” gift shop and other locations around town.
Manna Café purchases property for The Manna Village
July 30, 2018
Manna Café
Clarksville, TN – If you were to walk down the street and ask every person you saw what their dream was, they would have something to tell you. No matter how big or small, everyone has a dream.
For Kenny York, Founder and CEO of Manna Café, that dream has been a community of people who share the same mission: to meet the needs of homeless and low-income families in Montgomery County. After many years of waiting, that dream will finally become a reality.
Manna Café’s Kenny York and Victoria York in front of property that will become The Manna Village.
Visit Clarksville Board Names Officers; Two New Members
July 25, 2018
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Visit Clarksville board of directors announces that Tom Kane has been named chairman for the 2018-19 year, which began July 1st, 2018.
Kane is president and CEO or Fortera Credit Union, a position he has held for six years. Kane is originally from Wisconsin, but has worked in financial services in numerous locations across the country for 25 years. He also served as chairman of the Aspire Clarksville Foundation in 2016-17.
(left) Jerry Allbert with (right) Tom Kane.
110th annual Lone Oak Picnic to be held Saturday, July 28th
July 17, 2018
Cunningham, TN – 110th Lone Oak Picnic will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, in Cunningham, TN. The Lone Oak Picnic will be held rain or shine.
Hosted by Central Civitan Club, proceeds will benefit schools, fire departments, persons in need, etc. in southern Montgomery County.
Come out and enjoy entertainment, meet public officials, and purchase excellent chicken and pork barbecue. The picnic grounds are located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
Annual Lone Oak Picnic.
