City of Clarksville kicks off the 2010 Christmas on the Cumberland celebration
November 25, 2010
The City of Clarksville last night kicked off the 12th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland, which continues until January 3rd. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Entertainment was provided by the band Short Notice, a passionate group of musicians whose name is derived ability to work a set list as spontaneously, as they draw the attention of their audience in short order. The band invited children up to dance to their lively Christmas tunes.
Mayor Piper and his assistants moments after flipping the switch lighting the Christmas lights throughout McGregor Park
Austin Peay State University cuts the ribbon on the Hemlock Semiconductor Building
September 17, 2010
Austin Peay State University held a ribbon cutting for its new Chemical Engineering Technology Facility yesterday. The facility which has been designated the Hemlock Semiconductor Building will train Austin Peay Students to fill the skilled labor needs for the new Polysilicon plant being built in North Clarksville. The ribbon cutting was attended by area dignitaries along with HSC officials, and was open to the general public.
President Tim Hall and Hemlock Semiconductor CEO Rick Doornbros cut the ribbon while surrounded by area dignitaries along with other HSC officials (APSU)
H.O.P.E. presents $500 scholarship to Kenwood High Student
May 19, 2010
On Tuesday Pastor Tommy Vallejos, the Director of the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (H.O.P.E.) presented Kenwood High School student Katie Segura with a $500 scholarship for outstanding academic achievements. Katie is a Valedictorian, and as been accepted to attend University of Pacific located in Stockton, CA.
Pastor Tommy Vallejos (H.O.P.E.Director), Kenwood High School Student Katie Segura, Kenwood High School Principal Hal Bedell
The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club is at it again!
May 13, 2010
The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Clarksville, TN helped our community yesterday by making a donation of $1000.00 to the Clarksville Area Ministerial Association (CAMA) to provide help to flood victims. The donation will allow CAMA to purchase much needed supplies to deliver to those affected by the flood.
The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club recently returned home from attending their annual frontier meeting in Oklahoma City, a 1400 mile bike ride. Along the way, they and saw first hand the damage created by the Great Flood of 2010.
The Buffalo Soldier's Motorcycle Club presents a $1000.00 check to CAMA representative Pastor Tommy Vallejos to help flood victims. (Left to Right are: Business Manager Cedric "Cedix" Reid, Vice President Faisal "Face" Alim, Pastor Tommy Vallejos, Treasure Foster "Gee" Goodman, and Carl "Jazzman" Little).
H.O.P.E awards the Juan Vasquez scholarship to a minority student at APSU
May 13, 2010
The Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education fulfilled the second part of their mission today at Austin Peay State University’s Hispanic Cultural Center when H.O.P.E. Director Pastor Tommy Vallejos & President Elizabeth Valdez-Adamski awarded a $500 Juan Vasquez scholarship to Sophomore Myra DeCaba. Myra is studying International Business with a goal of entering the banking industry. She is a member of the Hispanic Cultural Center, The Latina Student Association. and several other honor societies.
Victor Felts, Myra DeCaba, Pastor Tommy Vallejos, and Elizabeth Valdez-Adamski at the scholarship presentation
