Author Archive for Curtis Davis
Curtis Carmen Davis, a former English professor at Draughons Junior College, is a writer, artist and technical computer specialist whose passions reside in writing, art, art history, graphic design, science, geology, and history. Davis studied via study abroad at the prestigious King's College in London in 1995, Scotland, Ireland, and at the Marino Institute of Education in Dublin, Ireland the following year. Davis' works have appeared in the "Red Mud Review," "The Tower," "The Christian Poet's Pen," and received Honorable Mentions in the Nashville Newsletter Poetry Contests. He has a BFA from Austin Peay State University, minors in Art History, and Geology, and graduate work towards a Masters in English, and towards a Masters in Education. In recent years, Davis has traveled to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa, Kentucky and Mississippi. A native Tennessean, Davis has resided in Clarksville, TN since 1991.
Erin: Noah was here – uncanny resolve in grim times
In the aftermath of recent flooding, the Junction 434 area before Cumberland City and many areas like it have been strewn with cracked dust, but surrounding farm lands were still part of the river or had standing ponds. Cumberland City itself remains littered with debris and both businesses and homeowners are in shell-shocked recovery. Noah [...]
Gas leaks pose potential hazard in clean-up efforts
Riverside Drive is moving quickly into recovery mode, with the Clarksville Police Department granting allowed access only to business owners, media, and surveyors on a case-by-case basis. Many businesses, such as Convergys, still have standing water within their areas, even as the flood waters recede, leaving temporary ponds in many locations. Officials went into emergency [...]
Cleaning up: Health and safety guidelines
The Montgomery County Health Department has free Tetanus and Hepatitis A vaccines available for anyone who was involved in water related rescue and evacuation activities. The Tennessee State Heath Department was listed as one of the Nashville locations closed Wednesday due to situations brought on by the epic flooding in Nashville, limiting public health information. The Tennessee Government Health [...]
In perspective: Great Flood of 2010 takes its place in history
Sparrows chirped amid spring flowers and pollen-filled air by the Clarksville Court House—the scene downtown—deceptively serene for a few minutes—gave way to the surreal emergency at hand. Within twenty minutes of each other, a police car and a fire department vehicle, both with sirens blaring, passed by each side of the court house going in [...]
When trains ruled the Cumberland: Part 1 of 6
The time-line and history of the Louisville and Nashville (L&N) Train Station is complex at best, like the rest of the history surrounding the region. Not surprising, however, is the fact that a lot of information has been lost to the tomes of time — perhaps dying with the previous generations. In 1859, the station, [...]
Silke’s: A taste of Nuremberg Christmas delights
Germany is steeped in rich holiday traditions and customs that rise to the surface in the four weeks preceding Christmas. The first Christmas markets date back to the Late Middle Ages, though first mentioned in writing in 1628. However, not many people can afford to fly to Germany for the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, which according to [...]
Economic forecast for the holidays
The economic forecast for Clarksville and surrounding areas through the holidays looks highly optimistic, suggesting that Clarksville’s economy is fairly robust overall. That’s not to say that the job market has recovered, however and some types of businesses will still be impacted by the economy. In short, many people are struggling to stay a float [...]
The rustle in the Autumn leaves: Top five Fall spots in the Clarksville area
Fall peaked late last week, and the fall splendor continues to impress the eye all around Clarksville and surrounding areas. Luckily, the rain storm of late October left colors intact for a while longer. Anyone who wishes to enjoy the colors of fall just after peak should act this week while the show is still [...]
Playing with the Big Boys in California
Beachaven’s Award Winning Wines Let’s face it—when anyone thinks of grapes in California, they think of the California Raisins first, but at Beachaven, grapes are no laughing matter—it’s a serious business. The winning Beachaven wine, Riesling, basked in the glory of a silver medal at a California-held international wine competition, while Melody! took the Concordance [...]
The Power of Now
A tradition across Tennessee, from its unincorporated rural areas to its largest cities, are regional farmers’ markets. Shoppers can find almost anything one’s taste buds desire, from local barbeque sauces or homemade preserves to handcrafts. Meeting the farmers and gardeners allows customers to inquire about the origins of the food directly, purchase produce directly from the source, and pick cream of the crop organic foods for the entire family.
Barbee Studio captures heirloom images
David Barbee of the Barbee Studio of Photography is dedicated to capturing images destined to be heirlooms. Barbee’s Photography Studio, located on Memorial Drive off Madison Street, has been in business for 17 years. Over the years, Barbee honed his professional expertise, initially starting up as a home-based business. Judy Weiland, Barbee’s office manager, and [...]
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