There’s just something about fall Oct 9, 2009
In other games it will be: Clarksville Northwest over Franklin County, Lawrence County over Centennial, Lincoln County over Coffee County, Franklin over Fairley, Hillsboro over Cane Ridge, Ravenwood over FRA, Giles County over Fairview, Marshall County over East Hickman, Page over Hickman County, Cascade over Community, MTCS over Huntland, White House Heritage over Forrest, Wayne County over Loretto, Collinwood over Richland, Davidson Academy over Lancaster Christian, Knoxville Webb over Mt.... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hemlock to host supplier seminar Oct 8, 2009
The seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Riverview Inn in downtown Clarksville, located at 50 College Street. Attendance costs $50, or $40 for members of the Clarksville chamber ... Those wishing to attend are asked to contact Melinda Shepard at (931) 245-4341 or Melinda@clarksville. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
"Extreme Makeover" heads for Clarksville Oct 2, 2009
Two Clarksville construction companies will help ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for an upcoming project in Middle Tennessee ... Clarksville companies , led by Don Duncan, and , owned by Bert Singletary, will assist with the 106-hour construction project. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Merkel denied state title Oct 1, 2009
Soddy-Daisy claimed the overall team by defeating Ravenwood by one stroke and Clarksville by 12 strokes. In the boys tournament, Jefferson County s Jordan Jennings won the individual tournament by defeating Warren County s Brett Patterson by two strokes and Brentwood s Peyton McClure by three strokes. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Santa Fe garners district 3-peat Sep 30, 2009
Kendall Martindale of Jefferson County shot a 69 to lead the individuals while Soddy-Daisy has the team lead with a 147, three shots ahead of Clarksville. Knox Farragut paces the boys with a 303, four strokes better than Hendersonville. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Zion to play rare daytime game against FRA Sep 30, 2009
After a season opener in Clarksville, the Lions opened the stadium with a 13-7 win over Lewisburg in what was the first season for the late Jim Cartwright as the head coach. SIDELINERS. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
District foe Mont. Central next on Camdens menu Sep 30, 2009
Now the Lions get ready for a district road trip near Clarksville to play the Montgomery Central Indians ... Follow S.R. 13 through Erin toward Clarksville. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Tigers Travel to Music City for 2009 Mason Rudolph Championship Sep 25, 2009
Rudolph is a native of nearby Clarksville, Tenn. and actually played his collegiate golf at then Memphis State (now the University of Memphis) before being called into service in 1956. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tennessee to delay funding for megasite Sep 19, 2009
2 billion polycrystalline silicon manufacturing plant at the Commerce Park megasite in Clarksville. Toyota Motor Corp. had reportedly considered the Haywood site before selecting a site in Blue Spring, Miss. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Women's Golf To Open Fall Season At Lady Paladin Invitational Sep 18, 2009
and , from Clarksville, Tenn. The 54-hole Lady Paladin Invitational begins with opening-round play at 7:30 a.m. (CDT) on Friday. (Samfordsports.com)
Judy Wong takes lead after two days Sep 12, 2009
Also on Friday, Lisa Sternard of Clarksville, Tenn. jumped into third place with 17-11. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
MPHS yearbook staff visits Jostens Publishing Sep 10, 2009
Mt. Pleasant High School s yearbook staff recently visited Jostens Publishing in Clarksville. While there, students toured the plant and had the opportunity to actually see the various phases of yearbook production. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Soldier in arrested, accused of killing wife Sep 9, 2009
Jonathan Clyde Downing, 31, was being held without bond and will be tried in civilian court in the killing of 25-year-old Sena Marie Downing, said Jim Knoll, public information officer for police in Clarksville, Tennessee. Police officers went to the couple's Clarksville home shortly after 3 a.m. after receiving notice of a possible shooting, Knoll said. (CNN -- US)
CA honors ’99 playoff grid squad Sep 9, 2009
The Bulldogs defeated Clarksville Academy by a score of 27-3 before falling to eventual state runner-up Moore County in the second round. At halftime of last Friday s game versus Cornersville, members of the team were introduced at the 50-yardline. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mosque arson suspect to face trial Sep 8, 2009
CLARKSVILLE Clarksville Police have pulled from the Red River the body of a man identified as 45-year-old Ricky Sims. The Leaf Chronicle reports Mark Bowers, a manager at Budget Brakes, called 911 early Saturday after seeing something strange in the water and then getting binoculars to see it more clearly. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
CAIR Sends Quran to TN Mayor Who Circulated Anti-Islam E-Mail Sep 5, 2009
The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said Clarksville, Tenn ... SEE: Piper Defends Anti-Islamic E-Mail to Clarksville Officials, Council. (PR Newswire)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
He slapped a man on the streets of Clarksville. Was it you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Area students graduate from Tenn. Technology Center at Dickson Sep 3, 2009
The Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson, with satellite campuses at Waverly, Clarksville and Franklin, is one of 27 technology centers governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The institution serves students in Dickson and seven surrounding counties with 20 full-time and special industry programs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Clarksville Riverfest, Sept. 11-12, features arts and crafts, live music, a boat parade and more ... clarksvilleriverfest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Senior-living center developers anticipate retirement boom Aug 29, 2009
A church is breaking ground next month on a 42-unit center in north Davidson County, while a new 92-unit assisted-living center in Smyrna is almost complete by a Clarksville developer. A flurry of construction on assisted-living centers has been circling Music City as developers try to get their projects ready for the baby boomers retirement boom. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Building Hemlock: Investment could be largest in state history Aug 27, 2009
Building Hemlock: Clarksville investment could be largest in Tennessee history - Nashville Business Journal ... Building Hemlock: Clarksville investment could be largest in Tennessee history ... PHOTO COURTESY OF HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR Polycrystalline silicon, which will be produced in Clarksville, is the key component in the production of solar cells that harvest energy from sunlight. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Lions’ district return ends with hugs Aug 26, 2009
Forrest senior cornerback Hayden Cook had two pass interceptions in the Rockets 36-0 win over Clarksville Academy in Chapel Hill last Friday. Story created Aug 26, 2009 - 00:07:41 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hemlock plant transformative for city of Clarksville Aug 25, 2009
Hemlock plant transformative for city of Clarksville - Nashville Business Journal ... Hemlock plant transformative for city of Clarksville ... Clarksville and Montgomery County lost out on a bid for a Toyota plant in 2000. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Volleyball, soccer set to begin Aug 25, 2009
The Hampshire cross country team goes to Clarksville ]S0aturday. Some schedules have not been made available and game times on most are not listed for the same reason. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The picks are back, hold your applause Aug 21, 2009
over Cascade, Forrest over Clarksville Acad. Eagleville over Ezell-Harding, Friendship Christian over MTCS, Moore Co. over Richland and Huntland over Riverside Christian. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Church's buys 23 locations in region Aug 20, 2009
Church's began converting the locations this month and expects to have all the restaurants operation under its banner by the end of October, with sites in Nashville, Clarksville, Cookeville, Gallatin, Smyrna, Murfreesboro and Bowling Green, Ky. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Forrest, Cascade tops on scoreboard in jamboree Aug 18, 2009
Forrest opens their season at home Friday versus Clarksville Academy. Eagleville goes to Ezell-Harding. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Another Friday full of football scrimmages Aug 8, 2009
Columbia Academy will hit the road for its next-to-last scrimmage at Clarksville Academy Friday night. The Bulldogs will also face Zion Christian on the road in a scrimmage next Saturday before opening its season at home against Huntland on Aug. 28. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hospital gets poor grade for pneumonia Aug 5, 2009
Out of 118 hospitals in Tennessee, 13 had a mortality rate that was worse than the national average, including two others in the Nashville area Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin and Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville. Baptist Hospital in Nashville scored worse than the national average from heart failure. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
LED jobs may come to Middle Tenn. Aug 3, 2009
The Davis Group in Murfreesboro and Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company in Clarksville plan to team with Vancouver, Wash. -based NCS Power Inc. to make energy-efficient light-emitting diode lights. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Trio earns all-state honors Jul 31, 2009
Spring Hill s Blanks has productive summer: Keilan Blanks, who is a rising sophomore for the Raiders basketball team had a standout performance during the 15-and-under AAU National Basketball Championships recently held in Clarksville. Blanks played point guard of the Southeast Elite team, which is based out of Huntsville, Ala. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
99 150 Clarksville, TN-KY Total 498 0. 46 218 -1. (PR Newswire)
Summer Jam Arts Fest slated Saturday in Perry County Jul 30, 2009
Ken Shipley of Clarksville helped students facilitate two projects a river-themed walkway made of stained clay tiles and a series of clay face-jugs. Shipley is an associate professor of art at Austin Peay State University, and has worked in ceramics for 30 years. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
HopFed Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results Jul 29, 2009
Kingston Springs, Tennessee and Pleasant View, Tennessee, and Heritage Mortgage Services of Clarksville, Tennessee. The Bank offers a broad line of banking and financial products and services with the personalized focus of a community banking organization. (PR Newswire)
Former Spruce Creek High student involved in sex scandal Jul 28, 2009
She has been working toward majors in political science and public relations communications at Austin Peay in Clarksville, Tenn. Morrison applied for a legislative internship "to learn about the functions of government at the state level from first-hand experience + to expand my social network," she wrote on her application form. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tennessee wins praise for VW deal Jul 23, 2009
Along with VW, Tennessee also attracted $1 billion projects from , which is building a large plant in Clarksville, and , locating in Bradley County. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Mt. Pleasant takes aim at guns in parks Jul 22, 2009
So far, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Brentwood, Goodlettsville and Williamson County have already shot down the new law. The city council in Nashville will also take up the issue Tuesday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Columbia 11s win state opener Jul 19, 2009
In other action Saturday, Clarksville defeated Johnson City 8-6, Morristown downed Mt. Juliet 12-1 and Lexington topped Eagleton 8-2. Story created Jul 18, 2009 - 23:17:59 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
23 cities where recession is slowing Jul 18, 2009
Tennessee and Kentucky: Clarksville, Tenn. -Ky. (MSNBC -- Business)
First Advantage Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Jul 16, 2009
Founded in 1953, First Federal Savings Bank is a federally-chartered savings bank headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution, with four full-service offices and one limited service office in Montgomery County, Tennessee, which is approximately 40 miles northwest of the City of Nashville. (Primezone Releases)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Maury Junior tourney July 20 at Graymere CC open to all Jul 2, 2009
Alex Jasper of Clarksville was the winner shooting a 79-76-155. Joseph Rackley of Pulaski placed third in the Boys 16-18 Masters shooting an 82-74-156, just four shots behind Spence Powers of Clarksville and two behind Ryan Oliver of Franklin. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sheriff's Report: June 16 - June 21, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
Driver from Clarksville, TN was arrested for OWI, by Dallas County Deputies. His vehicle had over $3,000 in damages. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Stimulus helps boost projects for low-income clinics Jun 23, 2009
If we hadn t received this money, these projects would be on hold, says Jeff McKissack, CEO of Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Care Inc., which has a clinic at 1035 14th Ave. N. and another in Clarksville, as well as a school clinic in Pearl-Cohn Magnet High School and a health cooperative at Metro Center. Walker Comprehensive is scheduled to receive $1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Colgate plants sale imminent Jun 23, 2009
A group of investors from Kentucky and Chicago has a deal in the works to buy and redevelop the former toothpaste plant in Clarksville ... He did say that the Clarksville property is generating considerable interest, despite the recession ... Instead, its plan has been to sell it to a development team that shares the vision of Clarksville officials. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Herald claims contest awards Jun 22, 2009
Newspapers in The Daily Herald s division include The Daily News Journal of Murfreesboro and the Leaf-Chronicle of Clarksville. The University of Tennessee has co-sponsored the annual contest since 1940. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Historical Society seeks Colgate workers Jun 16, 2009
Clarksville Historical Society to hold Colgate workers reunion - Business First of Louisville ... Clarksville Historical Society to hold Colgate workers reunion ... will hold a reunion of people who worked at the former plant in Clarksville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The Mid-State Top 15 Jun 16, 2009
Last year, the area that includes major cities like Nashville, Murfreesboro and Clarksville, saw several prospects such as , , , , , , , and sign with major college programs. Overall, the region produced 23 Division 1-A (or FBS) signees. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Texas bill's death could benefit Tenn. Jun 2, 2009
Bredesen has proposed using $600 million in stimulus bill funds to create a Tennessee Solar Institute and West Tennessee Solar Farm that would bring together the resources of the University of Tennessee, and new companies investing here that will produce solar components, including in Bradley County and in Clarksville. Those companies were attracted by a package of state incentives and infrastructure-ready industrial megasites. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Toler, Daniels take Knox event Jun 2, 2009
Samantha Gotcher of Clarksville won the division with a 157 ... The winner with a 74-74-148 was Tyler Guy of Clarksville. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Dan Mattingly May 29, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Driskell Mattingly, a daughter, Linda (J. A.) Cowell, and a daughter-in-law, Carol Mattingly (Robert) Burnett, all of Big Sandy; three grandchildren, Mark (Tracy) Mattingly, of Clarksville, Leslie Mattingly Ellis, of Big Sandy, and Curt Carie, of Memphis; and special friends, Pat Bruce and Mike Hammill. Pallbearers who served were Bob Yakel, Mike Hammill, Dick Driskell, Jerry and Bill Mattingly, and Herb Bruce. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum... May 29, 2009
Mabel hailed from a prominent Clarksville family and Leslie was a partner in his father's grocery business. The couple also invested in brother Joel Cheek's coffee business, then a fledgling company that produced a superior coffee dubbed Maxwell House. (Suite101.com)
Full field to honor Tillman Knox May 28, 2009
In 1950 Knox bested future top pro Mason Rudolph of Clarksville for medalist honors in the Tennessee Valley Golf Association Tournament, but his loyalties were at home. In fact he has noted his favorite tournament championships being the State Father/Son Tournaments he won with his son Jeff in 1980 and 1985 and the Graymere tournaments that he captured, the first one in 1947 and the last one in 1992. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stimulus funds on the way May 27, 2009
With the state s recent successes in recruiting large industries such as in Clarksville, the governor s office is counting on a silver lining to the recession: developing Tennessee as a center of innovation in high priority fields such as clean energy. We really do believe Tennessee is well-positioned for that, Morgan says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Jewel Elizabeth Keel May 26, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Joyce Wilson (Dale) and Elizabeth Helen Stewart (Steve Saffold), both of Goodwater; sons, Homer Lewis Keel and William Larry Keel (Pam), both of Goodwater; brothers, Arthur Stallings of Alexander City, Aubrey Lee Stallings of Clarksville, TN and John Robert Stallings of Opelika; sisters, Ruth Kennedy of Flower Mound, TX and, Minnie Blair of Alexander City; grandchildren , Justin Keel, Lathan Keel, Kyle Stewart, Valorie Comley, David Keel, Bobby Bryant, and... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Local briefs: Authorities search for stabbing suspect May 24, 2009
The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville reported Adam Pieratt would have graduated Friday night from Stewart County High School and had just signed to play baseball for Columbia State Community College next year. Men accused of stealing 85K hydrocodone tabs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Just a face in the crowd? May 22, 2009
The parking lot at a Clarksville strip mall on a recent Friday morning became a battleground as job seekers flocked to Ten Oaks Ballroom across the street ... Frazer waited in line at the Clarksville job fair with her r;sum;, looking to get a headstart on the job search before she graduates next year. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Local briefs: Residents to view East Hill plan May 21, 2009
Robert Fusco, 27, of Clarksville was apprehended Monday night after a brief chase on Interstate 65, WKSR reported. Fusco was one of two inmates who escaped from the Montgomery County Jail Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Summertown headed back to Spring Fling May 17, 2009
The pitching combination of Kaleb Pitts and Logan Harville coupled with a three home runs keyed an 11-4 victory over Clarksville Academy in a TSSAA Sectional game ... When (Clarksville Academy) got within one run we answered with runs to build our lead ... Clarksville Academy opened the top of the seventh with singles by Nathan Griffy, who was 3-for-3, and Blake Rowlett, but Harville then struckout the 2-3-4 batters to conclude the game. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
S’town edges CA to win 6-A title May 14, 2009
With the win, Summertown (31-6) earns the right to host Clarksville Academy (23-8) in its Sectional Friday. The Eagles will be seeking their third state tournament berth in four years. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tenn. Nixes Marriage Of Transgender Woman, Man May 14, 2009
The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle reported that she had officials legally change the gender on her Kentucky birth certificate and Tennessee driver's license. Rittenberry married Jeffery Scott Phillips, 36, in November 2007. (CBS News -- US)
Forrest rallies for win May 13, 2009
Top-ranked Cascade (32-1-1) hosts sixth-ranked Clarksville Academy (23-7) for the 5-A title at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wartrace. The Champions defeated the Cougars 2-1 in last year s Region 5-A semifinals. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
BOBA: Best ribs May 12, 2009
HAWG WILD in Clarksville is the best I ve ever had ... HAWG WILD in CLARKSVILLE GA is the best I ve ever had. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rained out Panthers clinch OVC baseball title May 11, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL ONLINE EXTRAS SITE TOOLS OTHER LINKS. While having its entire three-game series at Austin Peay canceled by inclement weather, Eastern Illinois clinched the Ohio Valley Conference baseball regular-season championship Sunday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
If the point of the fairness Doctrine was to give Alternative opinions a chance... May 9, 2009
Copps: Tying Diversity To Fairness Doctrine Is Issue-Mongering. Labels Nation's Level Of Women, Minority Media Ownership 'Dismal. (Multichannel News)
